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SKU: A0.734794
By John Denver. By Bill Danoff, John Denver, and Taffy Nivert. Arranged by Joseph Hasper. Rock. Score and parts. 17 pages. Joseph Hasper #3213069. Published by Joseph Hasper (A0.734794).John Denver's smash hit arranged for German Band with two clarinets, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and optional drums. Includes a full score and all parts. Key of G. 69 measures, 18 pages.
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" was written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert and John Denver and was derived from a poem written in a letter to them by their friend, John Albert Fitzgerald who was residing in West Virginia at the time. It was first recorded by John Denver and included on his 1971 breakout album, Poems, Prayers & Promises.
The song was a success on its initial release and was certified Gold by the RIAA in August, 1971 and Platinum in April, 2017. The song became one of John Denver's most popular and beloved songs, and is still very popular around the world. It has continued to sell, with over a million digital copies sold in the United States. It is considered to be Denver's signature song.
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