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On this date in 1974, ANNIE'S SONG by JOHN DENVER entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #87 (Jun 1, 1974) Denver wrote this for his then-wife Ann Martell after their first separation and near break up of their marriage in 1974. He said that it was one of the fastest songs he ever wrote, composing it in about 10 minutes while he was riding on a ski lift in Aspen, Colorado. Denver was reflecting on all the joy he found in his marriage and his relief that they were back together. Wrote Denver: "Suddenly

😱 At 78, Annie Denver Finally CONFIRMS the Shocking Rumor About John Denver — Fans STUNNED by the Truth! 💔 💔She inspired one of the most romantic songs of all time — but at 78, Annie Denver finally confirms what fans whispered for decades: the truth about John Denver wasn’t beautiful. “Everyone heard the love,” she says, “but no one stayed long enough to hear the silence.” Behind the guitars and golden lyrics was a man spiraling in private, and a woman holding a secret that nearly broke her.