Georgia On My Mind
Hoagy Carmichael
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Georgia, Georgia The whole day through Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind Georgia on my mind Each day, 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, to you, my beautiful Georgia Georgia, no peace I find Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind Oh, Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind
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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.
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Inspiration SourceEven 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.
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Ray Charles ConnectionRay Charles was born in Georgia, hence his recording of the song added a layer of authenticity and personal connection.
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Historical MilestoneOver 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.
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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.
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Cross-Genre AppealThe 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.
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Unusual DebutThe song was first played publicly during a radio program before the sheet music was published.
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High Chart RankingRay Charles's rendition of "Georgia on My Mind" reached number one on the Billboard magazine Hot 100.
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Lieber and Stroller TributeLegendary songwriting duo Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller paid tribute to "Georgia on My Mind" in their song "Kansas City".
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Numerous Cover VersionsSome notable artists who have covered "Georgia on My Mind" include Willie Nelson, Michael Bolton, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and Alicia Keys.
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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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