John Denver
Biography
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 tria...
Known For
Top 40 Movies
Oh, God!
1977
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
Walking Thunder
1995
The Leftovers
1986
Higher Ground
1988
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
1985
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
1979
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
1983
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986
Foxfire
1987
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
1987
Our Nixon
2013
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001
Rocky Mountain Christmas
1975
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001
Doris Day Today
1975
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
2006
The Christmas Gift
1986
Aspen
1991
John Denver: Country Boy
2013
Carpenters Very First Television Special
1976
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
2003
Sinatra and Friends
1977
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
2024
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
1979
Chile: Hasta Cuando?
1986
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered
2005
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
1988
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
1973
John Denver - The Best Of
2011
Montana Christmas Skies
1991
John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977
2009
John Denver: A Portrait
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John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
2011
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
1995
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
1986