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The John Denver Story: Part One | Childhood & Early Career

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John Denver's very first recording was made at age three in a local Woolworths, sent to his Air Force father overseas.

This episode traces John Denver's early life from his birth as Henry John Dutchendorf Jr. through his childhood travels, teenage rebellion, and early music career. It covers his first recording at age three, his runaway attempt to California, college years, and breakthrough with the Mitchell Trio before going solo. The episode sets up his tragic plane crash while exploring how his family background and love of flying developed.

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