"Take Me Home, Country Roads '', also known as "Country Roads, Take Me Home '' or "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 2 on Billboard 's US Hot 100 singles for the week ending August 28, 1971. The song was a success on its initial release and was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 18, 1971, and Platinum on April 10, 2017. The song became one of John Denver 's most popular and beloved songs. It has continued to sell, with over a million digital copies sold in the United States. It is considered to be Denver 's signature song.
when did the song country roads come out
April 12, 1971