September 1972 – a song popular in this month – Rocky Mountain High by John Denver
Denver started writing this song during the Perseid Meteor Shower which happens every August.
Interesting facts about Rocky Mountain High & John Denver
Born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. in Roswell, New Mexico, John Denver was a 1970s music icon. His music was difficult to classify, touching Pop, Country, and Folk genres.
Although not a native, Denver proclaimed Colorado to be his favorite state and the song is an ode to the Rocky Mountain State.
Some radio stations initially banned the song, erroneously thinking it referred to marijuana.
Denver guest hosted The Tonight Show many times, hosted the Grammy Awards five times in the 1970s and 1980s, and starred in Oh, God opposite George Burns in 1977.
On October 12, 1997, Denver died when his two-seat light plane crashed off the coast of California, near Monterey Bay.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
A great song and so many memories
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A great song from a great singer – thanks Lynn. 🙂
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oh yes
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I always loved John Denver and his music Terry.. Thank you for the added info some of which is new to me..
How are you doing my friend? As I try to catch up a little with you here today xx
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John Denver is one of my favorites, Sue. I am feeling good today, just returned from a good walk, the weather is very pleasant today. 🙂
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That is Fabulous Terry.. So so happy to hear that.. 🙂 Yipppeee.. you made me want to Skip.. well… walk in your Sunshine.. lol.. 🙂 with you.. 😀
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Yay ! A song I remember 🙂 Always liked this song. Thanks for the info. 🙂
How are you today? Hope you are holding up well and perhaps enjoyed a bit of fresh air today.
Have a happy and relaxing day my friend. 🙂 x
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Yay! This is certainly a great song – a favorite of mine. I am feeling good today, I just returned from a nice walk – thanks Lynne. 🙂
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John Denver has always been one of my guilty pleasures. His songwriting was great and his songs were something special.
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Yes, indeed – a great artist and songwriter. A shame he left us too soon. Thanks for stopping by today.
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I loved this song growing up. I have a friend who lived next to John Denver’s ranch in Aspen. She’d meet him along the fence line sometimes while he was out riding his horse, she said he was very nice.
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What a great memory of your friend – I have no doubts he was a very nice man. I remember having one of his LP albums many, many years ago. Thanks Kathryn, hope your day is going well. 🙂
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I love this song and I’m a big fan. In eighth grade I sat 2nd row for a John Denver concert at red rocks amphitheater-best. concert. ever. Great post!
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So glad you enjoyed the post Molli! And I bet that was an amazing concert. Thanks for stopping by today, always appreciated. 🙂
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beautiful song and still sending your healing.
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Thank you my friend – hope all is well with you! 🙂
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You’re welcome and all is well with me
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Oh, John Denver – I always enjoy a good John Denver song.
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I agree, his music never gets old and I never become tired of listening to him. Great music and artist. Thank Sarah. 🙂
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Loved the song! Thanks for the great post 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by to read, comment and follow my blog. Hope you have a happy day! 🙂
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I love this song – so many memories.
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Glad you enjoyed it – this is one of my favorites. Hope your day is wonderful. 🙂
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Loved his work, such a sad loss too soon.
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Yes, certainly gone to soon – he had and still does have great music. Thanks Anna.
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Thanks for the great post 🙂 Thanks for stopping by today, always appreciated.
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And thank you as well. 🙂
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