Western or West Virginia? John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads Sparks Debate
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In his 1971 song, "Country Roads,", John Denver croons an ode to those winding roads that lead you back home. But is he talking about West Virginia or Western Virginia? The debate continues.
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