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A classic country hit that was released over 50 years ago was almost banned from the radio over some risqué lyrics.John ...
A couple of years ago, Danoff set the record straight on the song’s meaning – and revealed that the words to the second verse even had to be changed because they were a little too spicy for the song ...
Rich Rodriguez, 62, is back to the place where he belongs as he has returned to his home state to try to restore glory back ...
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver came out in 1971. John Denver’s song tells of missing home and the hills of West Virginia. With its simple tune about mountains and rivers, it ...
While Virginia also identifies with “Country Roads,” West Virginia and Colorado fight to claim Denver. “Rocky Mountain High” became our state’s second official song in 2007.
The John Denver tune was featured in Rocket Mortgage’s commercial, featuring a mix of families, newborn babies and service members heading home as a cover of the song plays in the background.
Why do they sing 'Country Roads' in Germany? American influence can be found everywhere, so it's not surprising to see a West Virginia-related hit song make its way across the pond to Europe.
Contrary to popular belief, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" isn't about West Virginia. At least not entirely. The song was initially conceived as a brainchild of Denver and songwriting couple Bill ...
A Rocket Mortgage advertisement featuring West Virginia’s famous, unofficial song, Country Roads, may have not been specifically designed to promote the state during Super Bowl 59 Sunday night ...
The late John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” blared over the loudspeaker as KU’s football players ran drills in preparation for Saturday’s Big 12 opener at West Virginia.
Contrary to popular belief, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" isn't about West Virginia. At least not entirely. The song was initially conceived as a brainchild of Denver and songwriting couple Bill ...