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John Denver

Born 31/12/1943 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA

Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer.

Homepage: https://johndenver.com

After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s.

Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was one of America's best-selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era".

Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed, with total sales of over 33 million records worldwide. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials.

Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning 12 gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders".

Denver appeared in several films and television specials during the 1970s and 1980s.

He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music.

He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado, which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007.

Denver was an avid pilot who died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash while flying his experimental Rutan Long-EZ canard aircraft.

External links

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/nm0000135

Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105460

Facebook: https://facebook.com/JohnDenver

Instagram: https://instagram.com/johndenvermusic

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Filmography (Movies)

Rainbow Rider

Character:Self (Archival)

Release Date:05/12/2024

One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:03/02/2024

John Denver: Country Boy

Character:Himself (archive footage)

Release Date:22/11/2013

Our Nixon

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:23/01/2013

John Denver - The Best Of

Character:Muzikant

Release Date:07/07/2011

John Denver - Around The World Live

Character:Self

Release Date:13/10/2009

John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977

Character:Self

Release Date:01/01/2009

Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard

Character:Self - est Graduate (archive footage)

Release Date:27/04/2006

A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered

Character:Himself

Release Date:05/07/2005

A Holiday with Friends

Character:Self

Release Date:01/01/2004

John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan

Character:himself

Release Date:13/10/2003

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:22/02/2001

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:22/02/2001

John Denver: The Wildlife Concert

Character:Himself

Release Date:18/06/1995

Walking Thunder

Character:John McKay

Release Date:05/02/1995

Montana Christmas Skies

Character:Himself

Release Date:01/12/1991

Aspen

Character:Self

Release Date:01/01/1991

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Character:Self

Release Date:21/11/1990

John Denver's Christmas in Aspen

Character:Self - Host

Release Date:19/12/1988

Higher Ground

Character:Jim Clayton

Release Date:04/09/1988

Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas

Character:Self

Release Date:16/12/1987

Foxfire

Character:Dillard Nations

Release Date:13/12/1987

Chile: Hasta Cuando?

Character:Self

Release Date:31/12/1986

The Christmas Gift

Character:George Billings

Release Date:21/12/1986

The Leftovers

Character:Max Sinclair

Release Date:16/11/1986

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Character:Self (archive footage)

Release Date:21/01/1986

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Character:Self

Release Date:17/01/1986

John Denver: Country Roads Live in England

Character:Himself

Release Date:01/01/1986

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

Character:Self

Release Date:23/06/1985

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Character:Self

Release Date:12/05/1983

John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind

Character:

Release Date:30/03/1981

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

Character:Self

Release Date:05/12/1979

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

Character:Himself

Release Date:23/05/1979

John Denver at Wembley Arena

Character:Self

Release Date:06/04/1979

Oh, God!

Character:Jerry Landers

Release Date:07/10/1977

Sinatra and Friends

Character:Self - Singer

Release Date:20/04/1977

Carpenters Very First Television Special

Character:Self

Release Date:08/12/1976

Rocky Mountain Christmas

Character:Self

Release Date:10/12/1975

Doris Day Today

Character:Self

Release Date:01/01/1975

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973

Character:

Release Date:31/12/1973

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