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John Denver

John Denver

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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.

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.

Rainbow Rider

Rainbow Rider

2024

as Self (Archival)

One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two

One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two

2024

as Self (archive footage)

This Is Pop

This Is Pop

2021

as Self (archive footage)

Challenger: The Final Flight

Challenger: The Final Flight

2020

as Self - Musician (archive footage)

John Denver: Country Boy

John Denver: Country Boy

2013

as Himself (archive footage)

Our Nixon

Our Nixon

2013

as Self

John Denver - The Best Of

John Denver - The Best Of

2011

as Muzikant

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

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

2009

as Self

Legends

Legends

2006

as Self (archive footage)

Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard

Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard

2006

as Self - est Graduate (archive footage)

A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered

A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered

2005

as Himself

A Holiday with Friends

A Holiday with Friends

2004

as Self

John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan

John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan

2003

as himself

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

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

2001

as Self (archive footage)

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

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

2001

as Self (archive footage)

Walking Thunder

Walking Thunder

1997

as John McKay

John Denver: The Wildlife Concert

John Denver: The Wildlife Concert

1995

as Himself

Montana Christmas Skies

Montana Christmas Skies

1991

as Himself

Aspen

Aspen

1991

as himself

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

as Self

John Denver's Christmas in Aspen

John Denver's Christmas in Aspen

1988

as Himself / Host

Higher Ground

Higher Ground

1988

as Jim Clayton

Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas

Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas

1987

as Self

Foxfire

Foxfire

1987

as Dillard Nations

Chile: Hasta Cuando?

Chile: Hasta Cuando?

1986

as Self

The Christmas Gift

The Christmas Gift

1986

as George Billings

The Leftovers

The Leftovers

1986

as Max Sinclair

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986

as Self (archive footage)

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

1986

as Self

John Denver: Country Roads Live in England

John Denver: Country Roads Live in England

1986

as Himself

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

1985

as Self

Die verflixte 7

Die verflixte 7

1984

as Self

Harty

Harty

1983

as Self

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

1983

as Self

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

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

1981

Solid Gold

Solid Gold

1980

as Self

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

1979

as Himself

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

1979

as Himself

Oh, God!

Oh, God!

1977

as Jerry Landers

Sinatra and Friends

Sinatra and Friends

1977

as Self - Singer

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

1976

as Self - Special Guest Star

Rocky Mountain Christmas

Rocky Mountain Christmas

1975

as Self

Van Dyke and Company

Van Dyke and Company

1975

as Self

Doris Day Today

Doris Day Today

1975

as Self

The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

1972

as Host

Le Grand Échiquier

Le Grand Échiquier

1972

as Self

McCloud

McCloud

1970

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951

as Dillard

The Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards

1949

as Self

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973