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 1975, John Denver Was “Back Home Again” Atop the Country Charts Featuring a Title Track Famously Penned in an Airport Lounge

Back Home Again was released in 1974. At the time, Denver was already experiencing a crossover success. Several years prior, Denver released “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” marking the biggest hit of ...
The Indianapolis Star

Why authors of 'Back Home Again' were accused of stealing from another iconic Indiana song

Editor's note:This story was originally published in 2024. We are republishing it as part of our Indy 500 coverage. In 1946, opera star James Melton delivered 56 soaring seconds of "(Back Home Again ...
BroadwayWorld

BACK HOME AGAIN: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER Announced At Raue Center

Raue Center For The Arts will present "Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver" on Sunday, November 3 at 2 pm. This musical tribute to one of America's most beloved songwriters is led by Tom Becker, ...
PBS

Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver

50th anniversary celebration concert of Back Home Again recorded at 2024 AMERICANAFEST. 50th anniversary celebration of Back Home Again features covers of and emotional tributes to Denver’s beloved ...