In the 1970s, while other stars were wearing flashy outfits and making a lot of noise, John Denver became the biggest artist in the world just by being himself. He recorded nearly 300 songs and had 33 gold or platinum records because he knew a SECRET.
He believed that the best thing you can give to the world is the real you. You can hear this truth in his most famous song Take Me Home, Country Roads.
The video tells a deep peace in the way he sings about dusty roads and the feeling of finally belonging somewhere.
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver (Live)
People who watch this today still feel that same spark of joy in their hearts. One viewer said that his voice is like a warm blanket on a cold night. Another person mentioned that they can not help but sing along every single time the chorus starts.
While he was famous for ther songs about nature, John Denver also knew how to stand his ground when things got tough. In 1985, he took that same calm voice to a very serious place in Washington. He went to speak to the leaders of the country to protect the rights of all musicians.
1985- John Denver – Congressional PMRC Hearing Full Testimony
He sat in a room full of powerful senators to explain why music should stay free. Many people thought he would agree with the rules to hide certain lyrics. But he surprised them all. He spoke about how his own song was once banned because people did not understand the words.
John Denver lived his whole life following his own heart until his journey ended in the sky in 1997. He never acted flashy to sell more records.
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