Who wrote the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads"?
Q: Who wrote the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads"?
A: The song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver.
Q: What state is the song about?
A: The song is about the state of West Virginia.
Q: Did some people believe the song was about Western Virginia or Maryland?
A: Yes, some people believed the song was about Western Virginia or Maryland, but they were incorrect.
Q: What are some of the natural features mentioned in the song?
A: The song mentions the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah river, which are located in West Virginia.
Q: When was the song released as a single?
A: The song was released as a single on April 12, 1971.
Q: How successful was the song on its first release?
A: The song was a success on its first release, reaching number 2 on Billboard's US Hot 100 singles chart for the week ending August 28, 1971.
Q: What is the song's status in West Virginia?
A: The song has a status as an iconic symbol of West Virginia and in March 2014, it became one of the four official state anthems of West Virginia.
