John Denver
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.
Fotos
Películas (51)
Rainbow Rider
2024 · Self (Archival)
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
2024 · Self (archive footage)
John Denver: Country Boy
2013 · Himself (archive footage)
Our Nixon
2013 · Self (archive footage)
John Denver - The Best Of
2011 · Muzikant
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
2011 · Self (archive footage)
John Denver - Around The World Live
2009 · Self
John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977
2009 · Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
2006 · Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
A Song's Best Friend: John Denver Remembered
2005 · Self (archive footage)
A Holiday with Friends
2004 · Self
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
2003 · Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001 · Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001 · Self (archive footage)
Take Me Home: The John Denver Story
2000 · Book
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
1995 · Self - Guitar, Piano, Lead Vocal
Walking Thunder
1995 · John McKay
Aspen
1991 · Self
Montana Christmas Skies
1991 · Himself
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990 · Self
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
1988 · Self - Host
Higher Ground
1988 · Jim Clayton
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
1987 · Self
Foxfire
1987 · Dillard Nations
Chile: Hasta Cuando?
1986 · Self
The Christmas Gift
1986 · George Billings
The Leftovers
1986 · Max Sinclair
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986 · Self (archive footage)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
1986 · Self
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
1986 · Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
1985 · Self
Salute to Lady Liberty
1984
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
1983 · Self, Original Music Composer, Producer
John Denver: Music and the Mountains
1981 · Self, Producer
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
1981
John Denver: The Higher We Fly
1980 · Self
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
1979 · Self
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
1979 · Himself
Rocky Mountain Reunion
1979 · Self
John Denver at Wembley Arena
1979 · Self
Oh, God!
1977 · Jerry Landers
Sinatra and Friends
1977 · Self - Singer
Carpenters Very First Television Special
1976 · Self
Rocky Mountain Christmas
1975 · Self
An Evening with John Denver
1975 · Self
Doris Day Today
1975 · Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
1973 · Self
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High
· Self
John Denver: A Portrait
· Self
“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!”
· Himself
John Denver: Live in Japan 1984
· Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Series (22)
This Is Pop
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Challenger: The Final Flight
2020 · Self - Musician (archive footage)
Legends
2006 · Self (archive footage)
Austin City Limits: Country
2001
Super-Chancen
1988 · John Denver
Die verflixte 7
1984 · Self
Harty
1983 · Self
Champs-Elysées
1982 · Self
Solid Gold
1980 · Self
The Muppet Show
1976 · Self - Special Guest Star
Van Dyke and Company
1975 · Self
People's Choice Awards
1975 · Self - Host
The Midnight Special
1972 · Self
Le Grand Échiquier
1972 · Self
McCloud
1970
Starparade
1968 · Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self - Guest Host, Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
The Grammys
1959 · Self
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · Dillard
The Emmy Awards
1949 · Self