JOHN DENVER: A Japan Brat

John Denver was one of the most popular singer-songwriters of the 1970s. But little known to most, he was not only an Air Force brat but a Japan Brat.
Born Henry J. Deutschendorf Jr., John was the son of an Air Force pilot. Contrary to popular belief, he did not attend high school in Japan. He spent a part of his early childhood (1949-1952) at Johnson Air Base near Tokyo, where he attended K - 2nd grade at the then all-new Yokota Elementary School on Yokota's housing annex at Johnson Army Air Field in Iruma.
Once he achieved success as a performer, Denver returned to Japan where he was warmly and enthusiastically received by audiences. His love of Japan's culture and people grew. He and his wife Annie adopted a Japanese-American girl, Anna Kate, through a Japanese adoption agency.
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[@katemackay3735]

Peace, John.
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[@YaYa-jy1yv]

Tom Barry, thank you for this wonderful surprise video on this rainy summer day.I knewJohn was a Japan Brat but never knew which school he attended. Now I do.

[@japanbrats]

You're welcome! There's always been some confusion about what school, which base and what years he attended. Now you know in his own words.

[@whitecross3553]

THANK YOU.

[@annabyerly1386]

Beautiful and thank you. Arigatou gozaimasu.

[@ElainesYT]

Just WOW Tom. Thank you.

[@cindykohl373]

Good job Tom.

[@Password1395]

Tom Barry died in August 2022.

[@briendoyle4680]

Could you do stories on the many who lived on the Embassy compounds?

[@japanbrats]

Celebrities or State Dept. brats in general? To date, I've been unable to find any vintage home movies or videos from the Tokyo embassy compounds. If you know of any or know someone who might share family films and photos with me, please have them contact me at [e-mail].

[@briendoyle4680]

@@japanbrats I wish! There were some Penhollow girls ~1957 - 1967?

[@EliLevMusic]

Thanks for sharing. If you have time come check out my cover of The Lumineers - I'm an indie musician and think you may dig my sound. Really appreciate it!