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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…
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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.
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2024
Rainbow Rider
Movie Self (Archival)
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2024
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2021
This Is Pop
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2020
Challenger: The Final Flight
TV show Self - Musician (archive footage)
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2013
John Denver: Country Boy
Movie Himself (archive footage)
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2013
Our Nixon
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2011
John Denver - The Best Of
Movie Muzikant
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2011
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2009
John Denver - Around The World Live
Movie Self
- 2009
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2006
Legends
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2006
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
Movie Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
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2005
A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered
Movie Himself
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2004
A Holiday with Friends
Movie Self
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2003
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
Movie himself
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2001
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2001
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2001
Austin City Limits: Country
TV show
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2000
Take Me Home: The John Denver Story
Movie Book
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1995
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
Movie Himself
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1995
Walking Thunder
Movie John McKay
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1991
Montana Christmas Skies
Movie Himself
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1991
Aspen
Movie Self
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1990
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Movie Self
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1988
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
Movie Self - Host
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1988
Super-Chancen
TV show John Denver
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1988
Higher Ground
Movie Jim Clayton
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1987
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
Movie Self
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1987
Foxfire
Movie Dillard Nations
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1986
Chile: Hasta Cuando?
Movie Self
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1986
The Christmas Gift
Movie George Billings
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1986
The Leftovers
Movie Max Sinclair
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1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Movie Self (archive footage)
- 1986
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1986
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
Movie Himself
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1985
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
Movie Self
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1984
Salute to Lady Liberty
Movie
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1984
Die verflixte 7
TV show Self
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1983
Harty
TV show Self
- 1983
