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