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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.
I love you Arizona, Superstitions [a] and all; The warmth you give at sunrise; Your sunsets put music in us all. Oo, Arizona; You're the magic in me; Oo, Arizona, You're the life-blood of me; I love you Arizona; Desert dust on the wind; The sage and cactus are blooming, And the smell of the rain on your skin. Oo, Arizona; You're the magic in me ...
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
Here’s what each state delegation used as its roll call song: Alabama — “Sweet Home Alabama,” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Alaska — “Feel It Still,” by Portugal. The Man, a band from Wasilla ...
The song began gradually to be played unofficially, and steadily grew in popularity over the next two decades. [4] To the surprise and delight of both women, the Territorial Legislature adopted Alaska's Flag in 1955. [2] It became the official State song when the Territory of Alaska entered the union as the 49th state in 1959. [4]
Holyfield played the song at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton in 1993. Other official Arkansas state songs are " Arkansas ", state anthem (state song before 1949 and from 1963 to 1987); " Oh, Arkansas ", also written for the state's 150th birthday in 1986, and likewise designated "state song" in 1987; and " The Arkansas Traveler ...
In 2007, the Colorado legislature named Rocky Mountain High as Colorado's second official state song, paired with Where the Columbines Grow. [ 5 ] In October 1978, Dave Beadles, then the music director for 740 KSSS in Colorado Springs , petitioned Governor Richard Lamm to temporarily change the state song for Country Music Month to Colorado ...