The song entered the Hot 100 on October 25, 1969, the same issue in which Rhymes & Reasons charted, Denver's RCA debut, containing his own version of the song. It was his 1967 tune, "Leaving, On A Jet Plane," that received notice, when Peter, Paul & Mary recorded it that year on their first 'folk-rock' LP, Album 1700.
The beloved two-time Grammy Award®-winning artist (and five-time host of the Grammy Awards® broadcast), was also honored as the Poet Laureate of Colorado.ĭenver began his solo career when he was signed to RCA Victor in 1969. John Denver, who would have turned 70 on December 31, 2013, was a multi-faceted singer, songwriter, actor, environmental activist, philanthropist, and long-time RCA, Windstar and Sony Music recording artist.
Each week, one fan's memory will be shared with fans worldwide at. Fans will be urged to join the John Denver estate in celebrating his legacy by using the hashtag #RememberJohnDenver on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts so all messages can be collected in one place.įans are also being urged to tell " My John Denver Story" at recalling when they first fell in love with the artist, or one of their favorite Denver songs or experiences, including concerts or personal meetings with him. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, commemorates the life and music of John Denver (1943-1997) on the occasion of his 70 th birthday, and celebrates his memory as the label's Artist of the Month for December 2013.
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To submit a new play or production, email the entry plus a high-resolution photo to with “theater listings” in the subject line.NEW YORK, Dec. 18, Stories on Stage, Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder $22. Making Merry Actors perform stories and songs of the season, Dec. 16-March 27, DCPA, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver $59-$199. Hamilton National tour of the groundbreaking musical, Feb. 18-22, Rocky Mountain Revels, Dairy Arts Center 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Coming soonĬhristmas Revels: Celtic Roads A celebration of the Winter Solstice exploring Celtic traditions of music, dance and story, Dec. White Christmas Musical featuring the songs of Irving Berlin, through Jan. 11, Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont $35.50 .Ī Very Merry (Unauthorized) Children’s Scientology Pageant Satirical musical about a troupe of kids who join together to tell the story of Scientology founder L. 30 Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown $29-$56 .Ī Tuna Christmas Two actors portray dozens of characters living in the smallest town in Texas in this comedy, through Dec.
The Sound of Music The heartwarming story based on the Von Trapp Family singers through Jan.
30 Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont $17-$48. Scrooge: Bah Humbug! Jesters’ long-running musical based on the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” through Dec. Front Range Stage: Scrooge takes over Colorado stages – Boulder Daily Camera Close Menu