American Songwriter

On This Day in 1974, John Denver Was ‘Back Home Again’ Atop the Charts (With His Then-Wife)

In 1974, John Denver was already a successful singer-songwriter. Adored for his signature wire-rimmed glasses, boyish grin, and crystal-clear tenor, Denver had made waves with hits like “Take Me Home, ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1974, One of Country’s Most Memorable Singer-Songwriters Hit No. 1 With an Album That Sold Over 3 Million Copies

Back Home Again was John Denver’s first No. 1 hit album on the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart. The record also hit the Top 10 in Australia, the UK, and the Netherlands. So, what makes ...