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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".
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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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John Denver's Filmography
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Rainbow Rider
as Self (Archival)
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
as Self (archive footage)
John Denver: Country Boy
as Himself (archive footage)
Our Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
John Denver - The Best Of
as Muzikant
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
as Self (archive footage)
John Denver - Around The World Live
as Self
John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977
as Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard
as Self - est Graduate (archive footage)
A Song's Best Friend: John Denver Remembered
as Self (archive footage)
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A Holiday with Friends
as Self
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
as Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
as Self (archive footage)
John Denver: The Wildlife Concert
as Self - Guitar, Piano, Lead Vocal
Walking Thunder
as John McKay
Montana Christmas Skies
as Himself
Aspen
as Self
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
as Self
John Denver's Christmas in Aspen
as Self - Host
Higher Ground
as Jim Clayton
Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas
as Self
Foxfire
as Dillard Nations
Chile: Hasta Cuando?
as Self
The Christmas Gift
as George Billings
The Leftovers
as Max Sinclair
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
as Self (archive footage)
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
as Self
John Denver: Country Roads Live in England
as Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years
as Self
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Salute to Lady Liberty
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
as Self
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John Denver: Music and the Mountains
as Self
John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind
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John Denver: The Higher We Fly
as Self
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
as Self
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
as Himself
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Rocky Mountain Reunion
as Self
John Denver at Wembley Arena
as Self
Oh, God!
as Jerry Landers
Sinatra and Friends
as Self - Singer
Carpenters Very First Television Special
as Self
Rocky Mountain Christmas
as Self
An Evening with John Denver
as Self
Doris Day Today
as Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973
as Self
John Denver's Rocky Mountain High
as Self
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“Day of The Bighorn” or “Bighorn!”
as Himself
John Denver: A Portrait
as Self
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John Denver: Live in Japan 1984
as Self - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano