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.

John Denver Released His Iconic Muppets Christmas Album 46 Years Ago This Month

When John Denver ’s Christmas With the Muppets album landed in stores in October 1979, no one expected it to become an ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1973, John Denver Turned an Underperforming B-Side Into a Massive Hit—Proving That the Third Time’s a Charm

Fifty-two years ago today, John Denver released a song that would go on to be his first major hit on multiple charts.
American Songwriter

Before There Was Taylor Swift and Kanye, There Was John Denver and Charlie Rich

Before Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift in 2009, Charlie Rich burned John Denver (his name card, anyway) in 1975.
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 ...