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"Alabama" was written as a poem by Julia Tutwiler, a distinguished educator and humanitarian.It was first sung to an Austrian air, but in 1931, the music written by Edna Gockel Gussen, an organist, and choirmaster from Birmingham, Alabama, was adopted by the State Federation of Music Clubs and through their efforts, House Joint Resolution 74 was adopted March 9, 1931.
Sing the song that's in your hearts, Sing of the great Southwest. Thank God, for Arizona, In splendid sunshine dressed. For thy beauty and thy grandeur, For thy regal robes so sheen, We hail thee Arizona Our Goddess and our queen. [4] Second Stanza Come stand beside the rivers Within our valleys broad. Stand here with heads uncovered,
John Denver wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the music for "Rocky Mountain High", adopted by Colorado in 2007 as one of the state's two official state songs, [2] and co-wrote both lyrics and music for "Take Me Home, Country Roads", adopted by West Virginia in 2014 as one of four official state songs. [3]
This is a list of songs written about the U.S. state of Alabama or notable locations in the state: "Ala freakin Bama [1]" by Trace Adkins "Alabam [2]" by Cowboy Copas "Alabama" (State Song) by Julia Tutwiler "Alabama [3]" by Neil Young "Alabama [4]" by John Coltrane "Alabama [5]" by Paper Rival "Alabama Alibi [6]" by Wendel Adkins/Lonesome Dogs
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Alabama: “Sweet Home Alabama,” Lynyrd Skynyrd. Yes, the Southern state picked its most famous name-check, even if the band itself is originally from Florida. Alaska: “Feel It Still,” Portugal.
United States state songs (1 C, 83 P) A. Songs about Alabama (18 P) Songs about Alaska (5 P) Songs about Arizona (6 P) Songs about Arkansas (11 P) C.
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