Country Roads
John Denver
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Almost heaven, West Virginia Blue ridge mountains, Shenandoah river Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia Mountain mamma, take me home Country roads All my memories, gather round her Modest lady, stranger to blue water Dark and dusty, painted on the sky Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia Mountain mamma, take me home Country roads I hear her voice in the morning hour she calls me Radio reminds me of my home far away Driving down the road I get a feeling That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia Mountain mamma, take me home Country roads Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia Mountain mamma, take me home Country roads Take me home, down country roads Take me home, down country roads
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Written by: Bill Danoff, John Denver, Taffy Nivert Danoff
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13 facts about this song
Song Creation"Country Roads" is one of John Denver's most popular songs, co-written by Denver, Bill Danoff, and Taffy Nivert.
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Release InformationThe song was released in 1971 on the album "Poems, Prayers & Promises."
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Chart Success"Country Roads" reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1971, only being topped by Rod Stewart's "Maggie May".
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Sales AchievementThe single went on to achieve Gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 1 million copies.
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State Song StatusIn 2014, "Country Roads" was officially adopted as one of the four state songs for West Virginia, despite Denver never having been to West Virginia before writing the song.
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InspirationWhile the song is often associated with West Virginia, it was actually inspired on a drive along Clopper Road in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Global SuccessThe song has been covered in many languages around the world, highlighting its global appeal.
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Cultural Impact"Country Roads" is played before every home football game at West Virginia University and has become an anthem for the state.
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In Pop CultureThe song was featured prominently in the film "Logan Lucky" and the video game "Fallout 76," both set in West Virginia.
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Posthumous RecognitionIn 2020, a resolution was introduced in the U.S. Senate to honor John Denver for "Country Roads" and his contribution to American music.
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Lifetime AchievementDenver performed the song on the BBC's "Top of the Pops" in 1973, and it remains one of his most enduring and loved songs, despite his rich and varied catalogue.
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Milestone CoverThe version of "Country Roads" by Hermes House Band is the 1000th number-one single in the Dutch Top 40.
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Unique InterpretationsArtists from various genres have covered the song, from punk rock band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes to Japanese singer Toots and the Maytals, showcasing its broad appeal.
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