Take Me Home, 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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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Take Me Home, Country Roads" was released on April 12, 1971, by RCA Records.
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Artist IdentityThis single was recorded by American singer-songwriter John Denver.
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Song OriginThe song was co-written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver himself. Interestingly, the initial draft was written by Danoff and Nivert for Johnny Cash to perform, but ended up in Denver's hands who added his own touch and finalized the composition.
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Cultural ImpactDespite references to West Virginia, none of the three writers had been to the state before creating this iconic song. Nevertheless, it has become one of the most famous anthems for West Virginia and America's rural life in general.
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Chart Performance"Take Me Home, Country Roads" became a massive hit and peaked at number two on Billboard's US Hot 100 singles chart in August 1971. It also topped the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Gold CertificationThe single achieved a gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) a few months after its release for selling over a million copies.
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Album SuccessThe song was the lead single from John Denver’s breakout album "Poems, Prayers & Promises", which helped establish him as one of America's most beloved singers and songwriters.
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LegacyThe song's popularity has endured over the years, and it's been covered by numerous artists across various genres. From Ray Charles to Olivia Newton-John, the song transcends boundaries.
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State SongDue to its cultural significance and strong association with West Virginia, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was chosen as one of the four official state songs in 2014.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song has also been featured in several films and TV series like "Whisper of the Heart", an animated Studio Ghibli film, and super hit games like "Fallout 76", reflecting its enduring appeal in popular culture.
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