John Denver

He was just 53 years old at the time of his death.

On April 12, 1971, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was released as a single.

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Take me home, country roads!

We all have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

May they rest in peace ...

He immortalized his beloved home in song as "my sweet Rocky Mountain paradise."