In January 1974, John Denver sat alone on a ski lift in Aspen, Colorado, six days after his wife Annie told him to leave. In the ten minutes it took to reach the summit, he wrote one of the most beautiful love songs in history. "Annie's Song" would sell millions of copies and be performed at weddings around the world. But the marriage it was written to save would end with a chainsaw and a shattered bed. This is the untold story of the love that inspired a masterpiece—and the tragedy that followed. 📚 SOURCES & REFERENCES: • John Denver's autobiography "Take Me Home" (1994) • People Magazine interviews (1979, 1982) • "Mobituaries with Mo Rocca" podcast - Annie Denver interview • Documentary: "John Denver: Country Boy" (2013) • Songfacts.com research archives 🔔 If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more untold stories of music legends. 👇 What's your favorite John Denver song? Do you believe love songs can save relationships? Share your thoughts in the comments below.