Saturday, June 01, 2002 10:16:14 AM
Rock 'n' Roll Artists A-Z...John Denver...
"John Denver’s generosity of spirit colored his music with a pure, simple grace, casting a spell that crossed the barriers of age, economics, geography, language and politics.
He was a rare combination - a gifted performer and an extraordinary man who utilized his success to give greater visibility to the many causes that he championed. The powers of his artistry and world vision continue to touch people all over the world."
http://www.johndenver.com/
One of the world's best-known and best-loved performers, John Denver earned international acclaim as a songwriter, performer, actor, environmentalist and humanitarian. John’s music has spanned three decades, outlasted countless musical trends, and garnered numerous music awards and honors, including a 1996 Induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and in 1993, the prestigious Albert Schweitzer Music award.
The son of a U.S Air Force officer, John’s artistic journey began after the family moved to Tucson, where at age eleven, he was given his grandmother’s guitar. John eventually took up guitar lessons and joined a boy’s choir, which led him at age 20 to take matters into his own hands and pursue his dream of a career in music.
In 1963 he struck out on his own, moving to Los Angeles to be in the heart of the burgeoning music scene. It was during this time that Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was urged by friends to change his name if a recording career was to be in his future. His friends suggested the name John Sommerville, but he ultimately took his stage name from the beautiful Rocky Mountain capital city of Colorado, his home state.
John Denver experienced his first major break in the music industry when he was chosen from 250 other hopefuls as lead singer for the popular Mitchell Trio. Two years and three albums later, John had honed his considerable vocal talent and developed his own song writing style. He soon gained recognition when his song Leaving On A Jet Plane was recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary, becoming their first and only Number One hit.
Less than two years later, after the trio disbanded, John himself was climbing up the Pop charts with songs like “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Annie’s Song,” “Back Home Again,” “Thank God I’m A Country Boy,” and “Calypso,” –solidifying his position as one of the top stars of the decade.
Denver's concert tours reached millions globally. The world embraced John - captivated by each new release, including 14 gold albums and 8 platinum albums in the U.S as well as numerous gold and platinum sales overseas.
All of this emerged as a reflection of John’s personal growth and artistic evolution. By his third album in 1970, John’s social and political leanings were defined more clearly. John was one of the first artists to share an environmental message through his music, beginning with the song “Whose Garden Was This?”. This was the first in a long line of songs that he wrote about the environment. .
Fans responded to his environmental and humanitarian messages, heartfelt urgings towards the earth, peace, and compassion that were consistently communicated in a gentle manner on his records and at live performances.
His passion to help create a global community paved the way for ventures into new musical and geographic territories. In 1985 he was invited by the Soviet Union of Composers to perform in their country, inspiring the internationally acclaimed song “Let Us Begin (What Are We Making Weapons For?)”, which was featured on John’s 25th album “One World”. (cont...)
A separate and unique version of the song was recorded in Moscow as a duet with the well-known Soviet singer Alexandre Gradsky. That recording was the first time a Soviet artist was allowed to perform on a record with a major American singer. The powerful video of “Let Us Begin” moved viewers around the world.
“I thought that I might be able to do something to further the cause of East/West understanding. (This) seemed like a good time to see the face behind all the propaganda. The Russians say that the first swallow of spring won’t make the weather for the whole season, but it can mark the turn toward a warmer climate. I tried to be that swallow.”
The success of his visit paved the way for a concert tour of the USSR in 1986. These were the first performances by an American artist since the cold war began - an unprecedented cultural exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union. He returned to the USSR in 1987 to do a benefit concert for the victims of Chernobyl..
John was also the first artist from the West to do a multi-city tour of Mainland China, in October 1992. He was somewhat astonished to discover how popular and well known his songs were with the Chinese. "Country Roads," he was told, "is the most famous song written in the West."
John also contributed his talents to the benefit of many charitable and environmental causes and has received numerous civic and humanitarian awards over the years.
Today, millions of fans, old and new, enjoy the work of this extraordinary performer. 30 albums and three decades after he began, John Denver’s music is as relevant as ever. His humanitarian work continues to strengthen our global village, and his dynamic celebration of life, spirit and nature is a powerful inspiration to us all.
Discography
Rhymes and Reasons
Take me To Tomorrow
Whose Garden Was This?
Poems, Prayers and Promises
Aerie
Rocky Mountain High
Farewell Andromeda
John Denver’s Greatest Hits
Back Home Again
An Evening With John Denver
Windsong
Rocky Mountain Christmas
Spirit
John Denver’s greatest Hits, Vol. 2
I Want To Live
John Denver
A Christmas Together
Autograph
Some Days Are Diamonds
Seasons Of The Heart
John Denver and The Muppets
It’s About Time
John Denver’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 3
Dreamland Express
One World
Higher Ground
Earth Songs
The Flower That Shattered The Stone
Christmas, Like A Lullaby
A Christmas Together
Different Directions
John Denver – Country Roads
John Denver – Love Again
The John Denver Collection
– Delta Music 5 CD Set
Complete Listing of Songs On Above CD's
http://www.johndenver.com/music/music.html
Music Awards
http://www.johndenver.com/music/music.html
Books, Movies, and Video Awards
http://www.johndenver.com/music/music.html
John Denver’s music has become part our cultural bloodstream. His songs are known and loved in America and throughout the world. Below you will find answers to any questions you might have about the John Denver songs and albums that have been released, as well as a few that haven’t been released.
A comprehensive list of John Denver products can be found on:
http://www.naturemusic.com
]
Breaking Clay Makes My Day!
"John Denver’s generosity of spirit colored his music with a pure, simple grace, casting a spell that crossed the barriers of age, economics, geography, language and politics.
He was a rare combination - a gifted performer and an extraordinary man who utilized his success to give greater visibility to the many causes that he championed. The powers of his artistry and world vision continue to touch people all over the world."
http://www.johndenver.com/
One of the world's best-known and best-loved performers, John Denver earned international acclaim as a songwriter, performer, actor, environmentalist and humanitarian. John’s music has spanned three decades, outlasted countless musical trends, and garnered numerous music awards and honors, including a 1996 Induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and in 1993, the prestigious Albert Schweitzer Music award.
The son of a U.S Air Force officer, John’s artistic journey began after the family moved to Tucson, where at age eleven, he was given his grandmother’s guitar. John eventually took up guitar lessons and joined a boy’s choir, which led him at age 20 to take matters into his own hands and pursue his dream of a career in music.
In 1963 he struck out on his own, moving to Los Angeles to be in the heart of the burgeoning music scene. It was during this time that Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. was urged by friends to change his name if a recording career was to be in his future. His friends suggested the name John Sommerville, but he ultimately took his stage name from the beautiful Rocky Mountain capital city of Colorado, his home state.
John Denver experienced his first major break in the music industry when he was chosen from 250 other hopefuls as lead singer for the popular Mitchell Trio. Two years and three albums later, John had honed his considerable vocal talent and developed his own song writing style. He soon gained recognition when his song Leaving On A Jet Plane was recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary, becoming their first and only Number One hit.
Less than two years later, after the trio disbanded, John himself was climbing up the Pop charts with songs like “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Annie’s Song,” “Back Home Again,” “Thank God I’m A Country Boy,” and “Calypso,” –solidifying his position as one of the top stars of the decade.
Denver's concert tours reached millions globally. The world embraced John - captivated by each new release, including 14 gold albums and 8 platinum albums in the U.S as well as numerous gold and platinum sales overseas.
All of this emerged as a reflection of John’s personal growth and artistic evolution. By his third album in 1970, John’s social and political leanings were defined more clearly. John was one of the first artists to share an environmental message through his music, beginning with the song “Whose Garden Was This?”. This was the first in a long line of songs that he wrote about the environment. .
Fans responded to his environmental and humanitarian messages, heartfelt urgings towards the earth, peace, and compassion that were consistently communicated in a gentle manner on his records and at live performances.
His passion to help create a global community paved the way for ventures into new musical and geographic territories. In 1985 he was invited by the Soviet Union of Composers to perform in their country, inspiring the internationally acclaimed song “Let Us Begin (What Are We Making Weapons For?)”, which was featured on John’s 25th album “One World”. (cont...)
A separate and unique version of the song was recorded in Moscow as a duet with the well-known Soviet singer Alexandre Gradsky. That recording was the first time a Soviet artist was allowed to perform on a record with a major American singer. The powerful video of “Let Us Begin” moved viewers around the world.
“I thought that I might be able to do something to further the cause of East/West understanding. (This) seemed like a good time to see the face behind all the propaganda. The Russians say that the first swallow of spring won’t make the weather for the whole season, but it can mark the turn toward a warmer climate. I tried to be that swallow.”
The success of his visit paved the way for a concert tour of the USSR in 1986. These were the first performances by an American artist since the cold war began - an unprecedented cultural exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union. He returned to the USSR in 1987 to do a benefit concert for the victims of Chernobyl..
John was also the first artist from the West to do a multi-city tour of Mainland China, in October 1992. He was somewhat astonished to discover how popular and well known his songs were with the Chinese. "Country Roads," he was told, "is the most famous song written in the West."
John also contributed his talents to the benefit of many charitable and environmental causes and has received numerous civic and humanitarian awards over the years.
Today, millions of fans, old and new, enjoy the work of this extraordinary performer. 30 albums and three decades after he began, John Denver’s music is as relevant as ever. His humanitarian work continues to strengthen our global village, and his dynamic celebration of life, spirit and nature is a powerful inspiration to us all.
Discography
Rhymes and Reasons
Take me To Tomorrow
Whose Garden Was This?
Poems, Prayers and Promises
Aerie
Rocky Mountain High
Farewell Andromeda
John Denver’s Greatest Hits
Back Home Again
An Evening With John Denver
Windsong
Rocky Mountain Christmas
Spirit
John Denver’s greatest Hits, Vol. 2
I Want To Live
John Denver
A Christmas Together
Autograph
Some Days Are Diamonds
Seasons Of The Heart
John Denver and The Muppets
It’s About Time
John Denver’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 3
Dreamland Express
One World
Higher Ground
Earth Songs
The Flower That Shattered The Stone
Christmas, Like A Lullaby
A Christmas Together
Different Directions
John Denver – Country Roads
John Denver – Love Again
The John Denver Collection
– Delta Music 5 CD Set
Complete Listing of Songs On Above CD's
http://www.johndenver.com/music/music.html
Music Awards
http://www.johndenver.com/music/music.html
Books, Movies, and Video Awards
http://www.johndenver.com/music/music.html
John Denver’s music has become part our cultural bloodstream. His songs are known and loved in America and throughout the world. Below you will find answers to any questions you might have about the John Denver songs and albums that have been released, as well as a few that haven’t been released.
A comprehensive list of John Denver products can be found on:
http://www.naturemusic.com
] Breaking Clay Makes My Day!
Join the InvestorsHub Community
Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.
