John Denver
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
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- 2024 · Rainbow Rider as Self (Archival)
- 2024 · One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two as Self (archive footage)
- 2021 · This Is Pop as Self (archive footage)
- 2020 · Challenger: The Final Flight as Self - Musician (archive footage)
- 2013 · John Denver: Country Boy as Himself (archive footage)
- 2013 · Our Nixon as Self
- 2011 · John Denver - The Best Of as Muzikant
- 2009 · John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977 as Self
- 2006 · Legends as Self (archive footage)
- 2006 · Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard as Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
- 2005 · A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered as Himself
- 2004 · A Holiday with Friends as Self
- 2003 · John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan as himself
- 2001 · The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 as Self (archive footage)
- 2001 · The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 as Self (archive footage)
- 1997 · Walking Thunder as John McKay
- 1995 · John Denver: The Wildlife Concert as Himself
- 1991 · Montana Christmas Skies as Himself
- 1991 · Aspen as himself
- 1990 · The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson as Self
- 1988 · John Denver's Christmas in Aspen as Himself / Host
- 1988 · Higher Ground as Jim Clayton
- 1987 · Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas as Self
- 1987 · Foxfire as Dillard Nations
- 1986 · Chile: Hasta Cuando? as Self
- 1986 · The Christmas Gift as George Billings
- 1986 · The Leftovers as Max Sinclair
- 1986 · The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as Self (archive footage)
- 1986 · Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special as Self
- 1986 · John Denver: Country Roads Live in England as Himself
- 1985 · Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years as Self
- 1984 · Die verflixte 7 as Self
- 1983 · Harty as Self
- 1983 · Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets as Self
- 1982 · Champs-Elysées as Self
- 1981 · John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind as
- 1980 · Solid Gold as Self
- 1979 · John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together as Himself
- 1979 · The 3rd Barry Manilow Special as Himself
- 1977 · Oh, God! as Jerry Landers
- 1977 · Sinatra and Friends as Self - Singer
- 1976 · The Muppet Show as Self - Special Guest Star
- 1975 · Rocky Mountain Christmas as Self
- 1975 · Van Dyke and Company as Self
- 1975 · Doris Day Today as Self
- 1972 · The Midnight Special as Host
- 1972 · Le Grand Échiquier as Self
- 1970 · McCloud as
- 1968 · Starparade as Self
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self - Guest Host
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- 1959 · The Grammy Awards as Self
- 1951 · Hallmark Hall of Fame as Dillard
- 1949 · The Emmy Awards as Self
- Future · The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973 as