John Denver co-wrote Sunshine on My Shoulders with Dick Kniss and Mike Taylor, both members of his backing band. Casey Monroe Casey focuses on writing about singers and vocal performers.

The grandmother often sang John Denver's "Sunshine On My Shoulders" because it reminded her of life's tiny pleasures.

JOHN DENVER'S SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS Christopher Canyon, John Denver, . . Dawn, $19.95 (32pp) ISBN 978-1-58469-048-1. The lyrics of late pop singer/songwriter Denver live on in this hokey ...

That same day, Denver’s updated version of his 1971 tune “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” became his first single ever to top the Billboard Hot 100 tally. [RELATED: Teacher Shocked When Middle ...

John Denver was a unique singer/songwriter for a few reasons. ... Proof of Denver’s charm, “Sunshine on My Shoulders” reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974.

The grandmother often sang John Denver's "Sunshine On My Shoulders" because it reminded her of life's tiny pleasures. Drema Ellen Slack, 85: John Denver's 'Sunshine On My Shoulders' | 90.5 WESA ...

Since she fell in love with it in the 1970s, John Denver's "Sunshine On My Shoulders" was one of a handful of cheerful, heartfelt songs Gran constantly sang to loved ones. The '70s were an especially ...