Take Me Home, Country Roads
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” is a song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver. It was released as a single performed by Denver on April 12, 1971, peaking at number two on Billboard’s US Hot 100 singles for the week ending August 28, 1971. The song was a success on its initial release and was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 18, 1971, and Platinum on April 10, 2017. The song became one of John Denver’s most popular songs. It has continued to sell, with over 1.6 million digital copies sold in the United States. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was the B-side of the single “Poems, Prayers & Promises”.
Background and composition
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” was written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver. The song was inspired by Denver’s homesickness for his home state of West Virginia. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of the beauty of West Virginia.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was inspired by Denver’s homesickness for his home state of West Virginia.
- The song was written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver.
- The song was released as a single in 1971 and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song has been certified Gold by the RIAA and has sold over 1.6 million digital copies in the United States.
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has been covered by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Brad Paisley.