Hoagland Howard "Hoagy" Carmichael
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Yes -- her name was Georgia (she was on his mind).
"Georgia on My Mind" is a song written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Stuart Gorrell (lyrics).
The song was first recorded on September 15, 1930 in New York by Hoagy Carmichael and His Orchestra with Bix Beiderbecke on muted cornet and Hoagy Carmichael on vocals. The recording was part of Bix Beiderbecke's last recording session. The recording was released as Victor 23013 with "One Night in Havana".
Ray Charles didn't write "Georgia on My Mind". Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell wrote the original in 1930 about Hoagy's sister Georgia Carmichael. Ray's is just a cover, sending him in a new direction. He picked the track as a way of showing his forgiveness for the way his home state used to lynch black people, and in 1979, Georgia made the track their state song, which almost looks like an apology for their actions, and to show they've grown up.
It was written in 1930 by Stuart Gorrell.
Hoagy Carmichael was a composer and songwriter known for writing songs such as "Stardust," "Georgia on My Mind," and "Heart and Soul." He was also an actor and musician, known for his contributions to American popular music.
"You Were on My Mind" sung first by Ian and Sylvia in 1964 and covered many times during the decade. "Georgia on My Mind" was written by Hoagy Carmichael in the 1930s and made a hit by Ray Charles in 1960. "Always on My Mind" was a song from the 1970s famously recorded by Elvis in 1972.
Georgia on My Mind"
Ray Charles
Georgia, GeorgiaThe whole day throughJust an old sweet songKeeps Georgia on my mindI said now Georgia, GeorgiaA song of youComes as sweet and clearAs moonlight through the pinesOther arms reach out to meOther eyes smile tenderlyStill in peaceful dreams I seeThe road leads back to youI said Georgia, GeorgiaNo peace I findJust an old sweet songKeeps Georgia on my mindINSTRUMENTAL BREAKOther arms reach out to meOther eyes smile tenderlyStill in peaceful dreams I seeThe road leads back to youNow ya know it's Georgia, GeorgiaNo peace, no peace I findJust an old, sweet songKeeps Georgia on my mindJust an old sweet songKeeps Georgia on my mind
Georgia on My Mind was created in 1930.