John Denver’s Most Beloved Ballad Flopped—Until a 1973 Tearjerker TV Film Made It a Hit

The song reached the top of the charts after the song and others in Denver's catalog were featured in a made-for-TV movie.
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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, ...
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How Did John Denver Die? Inside the Fatal Plane Crash That Killed the Country Icon 27 Years Ago

John Denver died after the small plane he was piloting crashed into a California bay Ron Galella Collection via Getty John Denver died in a plane crash in October 1997 The country singer was piloting ...