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William Thomas Danoff (born May 7, 1946) is an American songwriter and singer. [1] He is known for “Afternoon Delight", which he wrote and performed as a member of the Starland Vocal Band, and for writing multiple hits for John Denver, including "Take Me Home, Country Roads". [2]
30 de dic. de 2020 · Bill Danoff, co-writer of West Virginia's state song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads," is setting the record straight on the myths and legends surrounding the iconic song's origins.
"Take Me Home, Country Roads", also known simply as "Country Roads", is a song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert and John Denver. It was released as a single performed by Denver on April 12, 1971, peaking at number two on Billboard ' s US Hot 100 singles for the week ending August 28, 1971.
5 de may. de 2024 · William Thomas Danoff (nacido el 7 de mayo de 1946) es un compositor y cantante estadounidense. Es conocido por "Afternoon Delight", que escribió e interpretó como miembro de Starland Vocal Band, y por escribir varios éxitos para John Denver , incluido "Take Me Home, Country Roads".
Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart talks with songwriter Bill Danoff about his classic hometown song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads," as part of the Honor Your Hometown series.
21 de dic. de 2020 · In late 1970, local singer and songwriters Bill Danoff and his girlfriend at the time, Taffy Nivert — who performed as Fat City — were driving to a family reunion. As they drove through...
6 de abr. de 2011 · Songwriter Bill Danoff recalls how he hesitated to play the song for Denver when the singer visited his Washington, D.C., apartment. The chart-topper became the unofficial anthem of West Virginia.
