Most fans naturally assume he penned his entire catalog. But one of his biggest hits was actually handed to him by somebody else after a road trip turned into a life-changing musical moment.
The song was penned by John Martin Sommers, a guitarist and fiddle player in Denver’s band, in December 1973. The song is a celebration of simple living, joy, and the comforts of home.
Sommers actually came up with the track while driving from Aspen to Los Angeles. To make the timing even more unbelievable, he ended up writing it right on Denver’s birthday. This coincidence practically guaranteed the song was meant for him, according to American Songwriter.
Sommers soon contributed "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" to Denver's LP Back Home Again. The song fell in line with Denver's love of America, a quiet life, and the early '70s love of folk-rock.
Originally recorded in the studio, Denver's live version eventually became a Billboard chart-topper. It transformed from a country clapper to a tune that energized music lovers with its two-step beat.
"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" also became a staple of the Baltimore Orioles baseball games during the seventh inning stretch. In 1975, Orioles shortstop Mark Belanger suggested adding "Country Boy" to the playlist at Memorial Stadium. Management was looking to add modern music to the games, and the upbeat track turned out to be an instant hit with the crowd.
From '70s airwaves to baseball stadiums to modern playlists today, "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" has taken on a life of its own. Denver’s infectious recording gave the song its immortality, keeping his name forever tied to what just might be the greatest song he never wrote.
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