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How John Denver's 'Sunshine on My Shoulders' became a timeless motivational anthem

The gentle ballad became one of the singer's most beloved hits and an enduring reminder to find joy in life's simplest ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1974, John Denver Reached No. 1 With an Album That Included a Chart-Topping Tribute to His-Then Wife

One of the best-selling musical artists of the ’70s, John Denver built a fanbase with hit songs like “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and “Rocky Mountain High.” On this day in 1974, he topped the album ...
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John Denver Released His Iconic Muppets Christmas Album 46 Years Ago This Month

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When John Denver’s Christmas With the Muppets album landed in stores in October 1979, no one expected it to become an instant ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1975, John Denver Was “Back Home Again” Atop the Country Charts Featuring a Title Track Famously Penned in an Airport Lounge

On this day in 1975, John Denver‘s eighth studio album, Back Home Again, was at the top of the Billboard US Top Country Albums chart. The success of this era-defining album proved that Dever’s ...
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5 songs you didn't know John Denver wrote for other famous musicians

From '60s icons such as Peter, Paul & Mary to the legendary Frank Sinatra, John Denver had a hand in a number of songs that ...
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My Morning Jacket, Dave Matthews, and J. Mascis featured on new John Denver tribute album

Marking the 40th anniversary of John Denver's best-selling album Rocky Mountain High, Dave Matthews-led ATO Records has announced a tribute album. The Music Is You: A Tribute to John Denver is set for ...