From One Trio to Another
He became known as John Denver. It was, after all, the capital of his favorite state, Colorado. Colorado was not only the final destination for his family, but it also has a strong association with mountains and nature, which he enjoyed singing about. It worked well for him, for it was memorable. Denver arrived in New York City in 1965 and won a job with the Chad Mitchell Trio after competing against 250 other candidates, but it wasn’t until 1967 that he got his big break, replacing Chad Mitchell himself. They were known as “Denver, Boise, and Johnson.”
From One Trio To Another
This One’s for Annie
Denver wrote the song Leaving on a Jet Plane, which Paul and Mary recorded. Denver had left his trio in 1969 to pursue a solo career. Rhymes & Reasons, his first album, was released by RCA Records in October of that year. His own version of Leaving on a Jet Plane was included on the album. Take Me Home, Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High, and Thank God I’m A Country Boy were among his most popular songs. Rocky Mountain High, his song, became the state song of Colorado.
This One’s For Annie