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John Denver's greatest hits album re-enters Billboard charts 53 years after release

The late legend is still leaving his mark on the country music charts.
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 ...

'Country Roads' is a World Cup hit. Why doesn't Fort Worth know about John Denver?

As "Country Roads" singalongs delight World Cup fans, consider John Denver's school, church, friends and early music breaks ...
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 ...