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The 5 best John Denver songs that aren't Take Me Home, Country Roads

Among all of John Denver's music, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" became his signature tune that he'll be forever tied to — but ...

John Denver's 1975 Hit 'Fly Away' Features Uncredited Collaboration with Olivia Newton-John

The two artists remained friendly, and Newton-John later recorded a cover of Denver's 1971 hit “Country Roads” in 1975. The ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1975, John Denver Recorded Two Chart-Topping Hits—Including a Heartfelt Tribute to His Wife

John Denver crossed genre lines to become one of the most beloved artists of the 1970s. Drawing from his love of nature on songs like “Rocky Mountain High” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, he penned ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1973, John Denver Turned an Underperforming B-Side Into a Massive Hit—Proving That the Third Time’s a Charm

On this day (October 22) in 1973, John Denver released “Sunshine on My Shoulders” for the second time. He released it as a B-side earlier in the year to little success. However, as an A-side, it ...