7 catalog entries, grouped by year.
John Denver developed as a songwriter and performer in the Los Angeles folk scene before joining the Chad Mitchell Trio. Peter, Paul and Mary's recording of his Leaving on a Jet Plane introduced his writing to a wider audience. His own repertoire later included Rocky Mountain High, Take Me Home, Country Roads and Annie's Song. Concert touring and environmental advocacy became additional parts of a career that linked accessible folk and popular song with concern for the natural world.
John Denver - Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read historical profile: Los Angeles/Chad Mitchell Trio, Peter Paul and Mary recording, solo repertoire, touring and environment work. Omit sales, firsts and attribution of all named songs solely to Denver. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Reported release: 1971Date needs verification
Source year-end #8This folk-country song became one of John Denver's signature tunes and an unofficial anthem of West Virginia.
View background statusReported release: 1972Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #29Inspired by Denver's experiences in Colorado Later became one of Colorado's state songs
View background statusJohn Denver developed as a songwriter and performer in the Los Angeles folk scene before joining the Chad Mitchell Trio. Peter, Paul and Mary's recording of his Leaving on a Jet Plane introduced his writing to a...
View background statusDenver's love for nature and simple pleasures
View background statusA heartfelt apology song written during a difficult period in Denver's marriage.
View background statusReported release: 1975Date needs verification
Source year-end #11A celebration of rural life and values.
View background statusReported release: 1981Date needs verification
A country-pop hit written by Dick Feller.
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.