After eleven months away from their families, the overjoyed men and women of the armed forces broke out into “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as they made their way back home. RELATED: 15 Best Patriotic Country Songs For Memorial Day ...
For some reason, country songs about missing someone hit way so deep that you’d probably be so emotional you’d pour a drink while listening to it. After all, country music is known for being so in touch with raw feelings, ...
With lyrics and melody ringing with joy, fans around the world continue to revel in John Denver’s “Thank God I’m A Country Boy.” It first appeared on Denver’s 1974 album Back Home Again, but it sadly failed to enter the ...
Just by listening to John Denver’s “Sunshine on my Shoulders,” you’ll immediately understand what made him so appealing to so many. It first appeared on his fourth studio album, Poems, Prayers & Promises, released in 1971. But as Denver started ...
The 1970s is absolutely filled with incredible folk and country songs, and this includes John Denver’s “Calypso,” which was released as the B-side of his final No. 1 pop hit “I’m Sorry” and was featured on his album Windsong. “Calypso” ...
Zachary John Denver is the adopted son of the late country singer John Denver and his first wife, Annie Martell. The couple married back in 1967 but struggled to have a child of their own, so they decided to adopt. ...
We all know that John Denver wrote the song ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’ in 1966 and it was made famous by the trio, Peter, Paul, and Mary. ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’ was originally titled, Babe, I Hate to ...
In 1972, John Denver released his album Rocky Mountain High, and it quickly became his first Top Ten album as it landed in No. 4. The album was propelled by its lead single, “Rocky Mountain High,” which hit No. 9 ...
“Annie’s Song” was released as a single from John Denver’s album Back Home Again. It went on to become his second No. 1 song in the United States, dominating that spot for two weeks in July 1974. The song also ...
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was released as a single almost fifty-years ago today. The song was from his 1971 album “Poems, Prayers & Promises.” Songwriters Bill Danoff and his wife, Taffy Nivert, originally started writing the song ...
Did you know that John Denver’s “Leaving On A Jet Plane” was initially titled “Babe I Hate To Go?” It was included on his debut demo album John Denver Sings. However, his then-producer, Milt Okun, persuaded him to replace it, ...
Being one of the world’s best-loved recording artists of the 1970s, John Denver earned international acclaim as a songwriter and performer. John Denver songs touched people of all different backgrounds and extended to fans of all ages. Born in Roswell, ...
Meet John Denver’s children – Zachary, Anna Kate, and Jesse Belle- who were the blessed fruits of his two marriages. John Denver was first married to Annie Martell, who inspired one of his hits titled “Annie’s Song.” The two met ...
The unexpected news of John Denver’s death rocked not only the entire entertainment industry but the whole nation as well. For decades, John Denver songs had given the world so much joy and generous spirit, especially known for his 1972 ...
American singer-songwriter John Denver paid tribute to his most prized possession in his 1974 song “This Old Guitar.” Denver wrote the song about his 1910 Gibson acoustic jazz guitar, which his grandmother gave to him when he was only twelve ...
If you are a big fan of country songs and you love all country music artists, then this one is for you. In June 2016, the Country Music Academy decided to create one of the biggest performances called “Forever Country.” ...
Whenever we think of families with great voice and talent, we can never miss out on the Osmond siblings. While all of them have aged, their voices and talent have not. They are certainly a bunch of entertainers having immense ...
John Denver’s passing more than two decades ago left the entire music industry in shock and mourning. Time, perhaps, has somehow healed this pain and many of his fans have already moved on. Thanks to the therapeutic effect of his ...
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” is one of the most popular country songs that people know. Even those who are not a fan of country music might still know this song. There may be various reasons why people easily like this ...
When it comes to folk music, John Denver might be one of the most iconic names one could ever think of. His name alone rings a bell in almost every household and radio station. In fact, he was not just ...
In a night of music collaboration, the show host John Denver shared the stage with fellow country legends Johnny Cash, Roger Miller, Glen Campbell, and Mary Kay Place in singing the gospel classic “I’ll Fly Away.” The night was all ...
American country music artist Daryle Singletary did not leave his country fans empty. Just like many legendary singers who have gone to the afterlife, Singletary’s legacy lives on. As his music kept being played and listened to, we continue to ...
Country Music Photo Credit: https://nsucurrent.nova.edu Country music is one of the biggest genres in the world of music. It began way back in the 20’s. However, as time goes by, the once country music we know has been constantly changing. ...
https://hautespotter.com/throwback-thursday-evolution-olivia-newton-john/ Since its release, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has been the standard of country music. Perhaps, the lyrics define the roots of country and the simplicity of life in the countryside. Also, the harmony of the song depicts the ...
It is common and normal for anyone in the entertainment industry to adopt a stage name or even just a nickname in which they are known for. The country music community is not exempted on this. In fact, there are ...
John Denver sings “Back Home Again” in his 1977 Concert in Australia. His Creed For those who don’t know, John Denver had a philosophy about music. “My music and my work stem from the conviction that people everywhere are intrinsically ...
The Song’s Content “Some Days Are Diamonds” is a song about a man going through life without the woman he loved. He sometimes manages each day fine which when translated it’s called some days are diamonds. However, some days he ...
There’s something in John Denver’s voice that irks no one and attracts everyone. His uniquely talented voice captures the hearts of all ages. No one can deny the fact that at least one of his songs was heard (but I ...
About the song Written and performed by John Denver in 1975, “Fly Away” featured the vocals of English-Australian artist Olivia Newton-John. Released as a single from the Windsong album, “Fly Away” peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It spent two weeks atop ...
American country and western singer, songwriter and guitarist Merle Travis is fond of writing songs about the lives and exploitation of American coal miners. This is very evident in one of his compositions entitled “Sixteen Tons.” Basically, the tune discusses ...
GOOD MORNING Y’ALL! “…being the country folk that we are, we just keep on keepin’ on and do the best we can to cope.” Another very fine day it is… The sun’s a-shinin’ and there’s this gentle breeze blowing and ...
John Denver… We like the man and love his songs. He’s clean and we only have words of appreciations for him. There’s only one slight bummer from the pious perspective. That is, he did not make any specific profession of ...