American Songwriter

On This Day in 1975, John Denver Was at No. 1 With an Album Featuring a Tribute to His Hero That “Felt Like Sweating Blood” When Writing

Denver’s star only kept rising from there, releasing three No. 1 albums between 1973 and 1975. One of those albums was ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1974, John Denver Was ‘Back Home Again’ Atop the Charts (With His Then-Wife)

In 1974, John Denver was already a successful singer-songwriter. Adored for his signature wire-rimmed glasses, boyish grin, and crystal-clear tenor, Denver had made waves with hits like “Take Me Home, ...
PBS

Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver

50th anniversary celebration concert of Back Home Again recorded at 2024 AMERICANAFEST. 50th anniversary celebration of Back Home Again features covers of and emotional tributes to Denver’s beloved ...