"Take Me Home, Country Roads", is a 1971 song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert and John Denver ✨️🎵

According to legend, the inspiration for the song came from a road sign that Danoff saw for the town of “Westernport” in Maryland. He misread it as “West Virginia,” and the trio started riffing on the idea of a song about the state.

The resulting lyrics paint a vivid picture of the rolling hills, winding roads, and small towns that make up the West Virginia landscape. Denver’s warm, earnest vocals bring the words to life, and the simple, singable chorus (“Country roads, take me home / To the place I belong / West Virginia, mountain mamma / Take me home, country roads”) has become an anthem of sorts for anyone who longs for the comfort of home and the beauty of nature.

The single performed by Denver went to number 1 on the Record World Pop Singles Chart and the Cash Box Top 100, and number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, topped only by "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by The Bee Gees.

In the decades since its release, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become a beloved classic, a song that’s instantly recognizable and endlessly enjoyable. It’s a testament to John Denver’s talent as a songwriter and performer, and to the enduring power of music to capture our hearts and minds.

One of the things that makes “Take Me Home, Country Roads” so timeless is its universality. Although it’s specifically about West Virginia, the song’s message of love and longing for a simpler way of life resonates with people from all over the world.

On March 7, 2014, the West Virginia Legislature approved a resolution to make "Take Me Home, Country Roads" an official state song of West Virginia, alongside three other pieces: "West Virginia Hills", "This Is My West Virginia", and "West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home".

Denver's recording of "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was selected by The Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry in 2023.

Enjoy this tribute version performed by Alessio Roma.

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