In 1971, John Denver released “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” and it didn’t take long for the song to become a beloved anthem of the ’70s. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was called his "greatest and most memorable work," reported the outlet. Additionally, Forbes called Denver "one of America’s most important folk songwriters." He visited them at their apartment, and the trio finished "Country Roads" before the performance. 1 HitDenver spoke about "Country Roads" to Rolling Stone in 1975.

Source: Forbes March 28, 2026 20:14 UTC