Habee, Nice informative hub! Listen to Peach Picking Time Down In Georgia by Various Artists. 8. I can't believe Google hasn't shut the site down. 8 years ago. It’s been dubbed “Outlaw Country” and encompasses folks like Willie Nelson, Bocephus, and Johnny Paycheck, but I think it transcends that genre label. Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips. 10. From sea to shining sea, the U.S. has produced some of the greatest songs in the world. Besides recorded works, the list includes songs that preceded the first wax cylinder records of the late … We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many … The Love Shack was in Athens, somewhere out Jefferson Highway. 40. "The South's Gonna Do It Again" by Charlie Daniels. =). I was from Michigan but doing a little Georgia research! these are fun and playful songs to perfect your baby shower - over 100 songs with baby in the title. You ain't gonna believe this but "The Devil went down to Georgia!" She lived here in LA for more then 20 years, but she wanted to be next to her husband that passed before I was born there in Georgia......I would love to go and bring some flowers to put on her grave......I will get there one day!!! Levitating (feat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-xxeSRHuso#t=32s. Thanks. With Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mare Winningham, Ted Levine, Max Perlich. ; there ARE a lot of songs about Georgia!" The Devil Went Down To Georgia (1979) The South's Gonna Do It Again (1975) Uneasy Rider (1973) More Songfacts: St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)John Parr "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" was not written for the movie, but for Rick Hanson, a wheelchair athlete whose 1985 "Man In Motion" tour logged 24,856 miles on his wheelchair in 34 countries while raising $26 million for … Great list. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on June 19, 2010: Nice hub my dad was from Georgia makes me think of him love the songs especially Georgia Rain. Looking at the Ray Charles, Gladys Knight and Charlies Band, you made me go "Duh! A commenter tipped me off about this song by Shenandoah - "Moon over Georgia.". FF, great to see ya! The song: "Me and Paul" by Willie Nelson (1985) The lyric: "Almost busted in Laredo, / But for reasons that I'd rather not disclose, / But if you're stayin' in a motel there and leave, / Just don't leave nothin' in your clothes." Preferably not ALL country, but if they're all country, it's okay. tony0724 from san diego calif on March 09, 2010: Lotsa good ones here Habee ! 31. Thanks! Blinding Lights 1 The Weeknd. Georgia Woods - Keith Urban; Ghost Of Ohio - Andy Black; Girl Named Tennessee - Needtobreathe; Going To California - Led Zeppelin; Grand State Of Maine - Traditional; Greenwood, Mississippi - Little Richard; Harleys in Hawaii - Katy Perry; Hawái - Maluma; Hawaii Five-O (TV theme) - The Ventures; Hotel California - Eagles; I Been to Georgia on a Fast Train - Billy Joe Shaver Log In. think my favorite song is On a midnight train to Georgia. ha Best, G. Tony McGregor from South Africa on March 07, 2010: A really nice Hub - two of my favouri9te songs in here - Georgia on my Mind with Ray Charles and A Rainy Night in Georgia, though I prefer Randy Crawford's version. Sure we have a few rednecks, but we also have our share of urban professionals. Paul Edmondson from Burlingame, CA on December 21, 2010: Our daughter, Georgia, loves the John Mayer song. Create New Account. We have always sung the Georgia on my Mind song to her, but that's one everyone knows! Down in Atlanta on Harris Street That's where the boys and girls do meet Doin' that rag, that Georgia Rag Out in the alley, in the street Every. What song do you have stuck in your head right now? Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on September 12, 2011: Alastar, thanks for visiting! 23. Your native Savannahian Johnny Mercer's "Moon River" and Jingle Bells was written in Ga. Oh Yeah. We also have The Big Iron Crank-Up in Bowman every year. Here's another recommended by a reader - "Georgia on a Fast Train," by Billy Joe Shaver. There is a song by JJ Cale and Eric Clapton on the Road to Escondito CD called Head's in Georgia. What are some FAST songs that mention Georgia in the title or lyrics? I love " Rainy night in Georgia " by Brook Benton. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on March 11, 2011: Wow, Bill. e mail me ,,andrewpalmer904@btinternet.com. ***sorry for the picture being so large. This ranked poll includes songs like "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by The Charlie Daniels Band, and "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" by Reba McEntire. posted over a year ago Arabika345 said: Devil on my shoulder and Devil in the midnight mass - both by Billy Talent. Lisa, thank you for your kind words! Copperline- James Taylor. And who could not love " Georgia on my mind " by Ray Charles. I have a lot of good and bad memories I prefer the good ones. It was first sung by Vickie Lawrence, and later by Reba McEntire. Thanks for reading! I'll check it out! Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on February 02, 2011: Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on January 11, 2011: Marshall Tucker is one of my favorite all time Bands great lense. Join Napster and play your favorite music offline. You have a soulful concert going on here as well! I loved everything about your hub. Thanks for sharing this with us and keep up the great writing. "Georgia Women," by Hill Country Revue. WoosterSpring from The Central Valley in California on July 17, 2010: I am new to this site, and I just have to say you are an inspiration! Moon River is located in Savannah, Georgia!! Where would you put the music note emoji? You can sign in to vote the answer. 30. When we were in Atlanta I brought her home a bunch of Georgia paraphernalia and she loved it. I forgot Otis Redding mentioned Georgia in that song, I knew it was about San Francisco, but I had forgotten Georgia being in it. Just off the top of my head I could immediately recall several. Susan Sisk from Georgia, USA on November 12, 2010: This was cool. "Devil Went Down to Georgia" by Charlie Daniels, 8. Thanks, Ladybird. Songs with a Country or Continent in the Title I began to wonder why so many songs are either about Georgia or mention Georgia. 3. You'll have to go here to listen to this song: http://new.music.yahoo.com/pinmonkey/tracks/augusta--178761595, 3. Wasn't sure if you had Lauren alania - Georgia peaches??? There is a lot of Hip-Hop coming from Georgia now such as Ludacris, Usher, OutKast, Jermaine Dupri & others. "Sweet Southern Comfort" by Buddy Jewell, 28. There are 2 wooden slats to hold the springs in place, which sit in wooden pieces on the bedrails. rock song by Butch Walker, from Sycamore Meadows 2008 "One More Drink" by Ludacris ft. T-Pain, from Theater of the Mind … I love that someone did some research on this, it is great..I think I am some where between the redneck and the professional. Morrison oversimplified the melody, arguably because he was not really able to sing it (yes, I HATE the Doors version). I need at least ten, upbeat songs that MENTION Georgia at least once. or. This is a really cute, catchy song. What else we got? Directed by Ulu Grosbard. 9. Mayer moved to Atlanta in 1997. "Strolling Along Peachtree Street" was recorded by Frank Sinatra, and "Georgia Sunshine" was written by and recorded by Atlanta native Jerry Reed. You forgot "Moon River" by Johnny Mercer. WOW! With the single line, "I believe it's rainin' all over the world," soul legend Brook Benton brings the melancholy spirit of the rain home. "Oh, Atlanta," by Allsion Kraus. A couple of very oldies: Sweet Georgia Brown (1925) and Sentimental Gentleman Fro Georgia (1932). Some of the songs featured below include Georgia by Ray Charles, Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight & the Pips, and The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia by Reba McEntire. Thank you for all of the nice reads!! FYI, "Alabama Song" is in fact a Kurt Weill song from 1927, originally sung by Lotte Lenya. There's a song from the movie called "Mame" starring Lucille Ball that mentions Georgia a few times, I think you should add it especially since the movie took place there. I love JJ Cale! 36. If ever there are songs to get you thinking about travel, it has to be songs with countries in the title. There are some strong soul songs about the Peach State, like the great Gladys Knight song "Midnight Train to Georgia." 2 AJR. I love Jim Croce! They might have been sold by Sears? Chris, I'll check that one out, too. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia by Vicki Lawrence, Devil Went Down To Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band, Rainy Night In Georgia by Brook Benton, Georgia by Boz Scaggs, and Georgia On My Mind by Ray Charles have Georgia in them. Thoughts on the song "Where are you going" by Dave Matthews band, and what's it about? "Doraville" by Atlanta Rhythm Section, 18. Georgia Grind. But country artists have some classic Georgia songs … Sadie is desperately looking up to her older sister Georgia who is a famous C&W artist. Georgia Gladys Knight and the Pips — Midnight Train to Georgia Heart-wrenching tale from 1973 of a man who finds LA too much and heads back home to Georgia, with his woman hot on his heels. Press alt + / to open this menu. 34. You can even add a song to the list if it's not already here, as long as it's a song with Georgia in the title or lyrics. All the fun things to do and historical places to see, the topography, the people; and of course the diverse styles of music that you mention of with Georgia in the lyrics or title. As I have mentioned in one of my hubs simply one of the most beautiful musical arrangements ever made ! DaBaby) Dua Lipa. Also, one of the big Hollywood technicolor musicals in the 1940s featured a song entitled "About 80 Miles Outside of Atlana.". We have horseback riding, hunting, fishing, camping, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, great golf courses (including the Master’s), tennis, mountain biking, rock climbing, panning for gold, mining for gemstones, white water rafting, tubing, jet skiing, and water skiing. It's an oldie but a goody! lol. Join Napster and play your favorite music offline. 33. I love this hub and had to share with my hubby since he is from Georgia. Is she from GA? Here is a compilation of the 20 best songs about Georgia! Name a song with a food in the title. Boz Scaggs refers to one of your Macon Babies too. how about Pablo Cruise - Atlanta June? 17. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on March 10, 2010: Tony, I limited my songs to ones that had the word GA in them. I decided it’s because it’s such a wonderful place! You are so creative! Utopiarun introduced me to this song. According to the forums yesterday, several hubbers have already complained to google. Michael Shane from Gadsden, Alabama on March 08, 2010: Great Hub! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUxZd1exbmw, Allman Bros 'Long Time Gone' and Nanci Griffith 'Going Back to Georgia'. Papa, papa, just look at this Out in the backyard, shakin' like this Doin' that Georgia Grind That old Georgia Grind … Alabama has still got you beat on the number of songs & artists...LOL! Ralwus suggested this one, and it's a great song! WOW, Georgia is very popular, musically. "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight and the Pips, 7. REALLY good to "see" you, my friend! Fellow hubber G.M. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4aM4cgIIOY. Georgia on My Mind (The official state song) - Ray Charles. *I know Georgia Peaches by Lauren Alaina* Answer Save. Thanks for this! Lots of history – Civil War battle fields, antebellum plantations, Native American sites, old lighthouses, and historic cities like Savannah, which was spared by Sherman on his march to the sea. 6. Holle Abee (author) from Georgia on March 09, 2010: Deb, I'm so glad you have happy memories about my state! Then again, it could be because it’s one of the few states’ names with just two syllables. 10. Really outstanding work! Here'a a fairly new song from a Georgian: Catoosa County by fellow Georgian Shawn Mullins. I'll check out "Going to GA"! … What is the 'Grits Festival'....sounds intriguing. Thanks for the list! 13. We do have a lot of great music! 26. Ladybird33 from Fabulous USA on March 07, 2010: GREAT hub! Naomi R. Cox from Elberton, Georgia on March 07, 2010: This is great, a wonderful tribute for our beautiful state, habee. Luckenbach, Texas – Waylon Jennings It sounds cliché, but they simply don’t make country music like this anymore. The Devil Went Down to Georgia - The Charlie Daniels Band. Nelson and his longtime drummer Paul English, whom the song is about, find fun (and trouble) wherever they go, receiving their education in America's cities. Following is a list of about 1,000 songs by artists worldwide, alphabetized by song title. Some of them are even well known around the world. Mravaljamier is the first song that you will hear on TV on January 1st as the new year arrives. "Georgia," by Elton John. Our daughter, Georgia, is going to have so much fun listening to all of your songs tonight! You Get What You Give 15 New Radicals. I really like her singing. 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