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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.
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Is there a jazz song called Georgia?
yes there is a song called Georgia On My Mind.
60's song with the words my mind?
"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.
Did ray chariles sample the song Georgia on your mind?
He covered it & has the best known version but did not write the song.
Composer of the song Georgia on your Mind?
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".
What is most-played song referring to a specific destination?
Sweet Home Alabama, or Georgia on My Mind
Who sings the song Georgia On my Mind?
good versions by Ray Charles and Willie Nelson
What is the name of the Georgia state song?
Georgia On My Mind
Is there a jazz song called Georgia?
yes there is a song called Georgia On My Mind.
First name of the carmichael who wrote the song Georgia on your mind which has now become the state song of Georgia?
Hoagy
What is Georgia theme song?
Georgia's theme song is "Georgia on My Mind," written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell in 1930. It became widely known through Ray Charles's rendition in 1960, which helped solidify its association with the state. In 1979, it was officially adopted as Georgia's state song, reflecting the state's cultural heritage and love for music. The song evokes a deep emotional connection to the state and its landscapes.
60's song with the words my mind?
"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.
What is the state song for Georgia?
"Georgia on My Mind" is a song written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Stuart Gorrell (lyrics).
What is Georgias state song?
poopy in yo pants!
Who owns the copyright to the song Georgia on My Mind?
Rights are administered by Peermusic.
Did ray chariles sample the song Georgia on your mind?
He covered it & has the best known version but did not write the song.
Composer of the song Georgia on your Mind?
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".
What is most-played song referring to a specific destination?
Sweet Home Alabama, or Georgia on My Mind
