Georgia on My Mind

Ray Charles

About Georgia on My Mind

"Georgia on My Mind" is a 1930 song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell and first recorded that year. It has often been associated with Ray Charles, a native of the U. S. state of Georgia, who recorded it for his 1960 album The Genius Hits the Road. In 1979, the State of Georgia designated it the official state song.


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Georgia, Georgia
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)

I said Georgia
Georgia
A song of you
Comes as sweet and clear
As moonlight through the pines

Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you

I said Georgia
Ooh Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)

Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you

Whoa, Georgia
Georgia
No peace, no peace I find
Just this old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

I said just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American musician known as Ray Charles (to avoid confusion with champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson.) He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums. While with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company.Frank Sinatra called Charles “the only true genius in show business.” more »

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Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Georgia on My Heart" was originally written by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Stuart Gorrell (lyrics) in 1930, although it became iconic after Ray Charles's 1960 rendition.
Inspiration Source
Even though the song is deeply associated with the U.S. state Georgia, it's said that it was originally inspired by Hoagy Carmichael’s sister, Georgia Carmichael.
Ray Charles Connection
Ray Charles was born in Georgia, hence his recording of the song added a layer of authenticity and personal connection.
Historical Milestone
Over the years, the song has been covered by many artists, but perhaps its most significant achievement came in 1979, when Ray Charles's version was designated the official state song of Georgia.
Grammy Win
"Georgia on My Mind" has received several accolades, notably Ray Charles's version won two Grammy Awards in 1960: Best Male Vocal Performance Single Record or Track and Best Vocal Performance Album, Male.
Cross-Genre Appeal
The song, while originally performed in a jazz style, has been covered in a range of genres, including blues, country, and soul, demonstrating its wide-ranging appeal and impact.
Unusual Debut
The song was first played publicly during a radio program before the sheet music was published.
High Chart Ranking
Ray Charles's rendition of "Georgia on My Mind" reached number one on the Billboard magazine Hot 100.
Lieber and Stroller Tribute
Legendary songwriting duo Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller paid tribute to "Georgia on My Mind" in their song "Kansas City".
Numerous Cover Versions
Some notable artists who have covered "Georgia on My Mind" include Willie Nelson, Michael Bolton, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and Alicia Keys.
Cultural Impact
"Georgia on My Mind" has been used in many films and TV shows, becoming synonymous with the state of Georgia and its southern charms.

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