"Take Me Home, Country Roads", also known simply as "Country Roads", is a song written by #BillDanoff, #TaffyNivert and #JohnDenver. It was released as a single performed by Denver on April 12, 1971, peaking at number two on #Billboards US Hot 100 singles chart for the week ending August 28, 1971.

"Take Me Home, Country Roads", also known simply as "Country Roads", is a song written by #BillDanoff, #TaffyNivert, and #JohnDenver. It was released as a single performed by Denver on April 12, 1971, peaking at number two on #Billboards US Hot 100 singles chart for the week ending August 28, 1971.

#Interestingly Another sidenote…? “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band was inspired by a visit to Clyde’s Restaurant in Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown… #StarlandVocalBand #BillDanoff #ClydesRestaurant #OneHitWondered

#Interestingly “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band spent two weeks atop the US #Billboard #Top40 in 1976… Wanna know who knocked ‘em out of that top spot? It was The Manhattans, with “Kiss And Say Goodbye.” #TheManhattans #StarlandVocalBand #BillDanoff #OneHitWondered

#Interestingly A quick sidenote… Starland Vocal Band signed with John Denver's label, Windsong Records… The Bill Danoff-penned “Afternoon Delight” was their debut single. #BillDanoff #StarlandVocalBand #JohnDenver #OneHitWondered

#Interestingly “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band spent two weeks atop the US #Billboard #Top40 in 1976… Wanna know who knocked ‘em out of that top spot? It was The Manhattans, with “Kiss And Say Goodbye.” #TheManhattans #StarlandVocalBand #BillDanoff #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

Happy 79th Birthday to singer, songwriter, guitarist, and lead singer for the Starlight Vocal Band, Bill Danoff!
They were best known for their 70s hit "Afternoon Delight."
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"Afternoon Delight" is a song recorded by #StarlandVocalBand. It was written by band member #BillDanoff. In the US, it became a No. 1 single on July 10, 1976, and earned a #goldRecord.