tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post2046859721687427810..comments2024-03-27T14:25:35.242-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: What's Your State Song?Debbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-49120307583039451732014-12-30T20:12:51.439-05:002014-12-30T20:12:51.439-05:00Hi Terri, it's interesting what happens betwee...Hi Terri, it's interesting what happens between official and traditional. Thanks for sharing.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-49120010445829260882014-12-29T12:08:28.565-05:002014-12-29T12:08:28.565-05:00On Wisconsin is the Wisconsin state song. It start...On Wisconsin is the Wisconsin state song. It started as the U of W football team song, but became the state song after someone realized Wisconsin was one of ten states that didn't have a song. We never sang On Wisconsin in school in Green Bay. Only the Packer song.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061067970781919577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33394404677307030712014-12-28T11:31:48.079-05:002014-12-28T11:31:48.079-05:00Hi, Sharon, you're most welcome. Thanks for st...Hi, Sharon, you're most welcome. Thanks for stopping by.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-78159415359913648692014-12-28T11:28:22.534-05:002014-12-28T11:28:22.534-05:00Hi, Stephanie, it's fascinating the your state...Hi, Stephanie, it's fascinating the your state song was written by a Russian. Until I researched other states' song, I hadn't thought to notice half-time college music. I will now, realizing that most of them will include the state song. Hmm, I think it will be interesting to chart out the nationalities of state song writers. Thanks for the idea.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-88297826537222741832014-12-27T17:30:42.146-05:002014-12-27T17:30:42.146-05:00I found the California State Song-I Love You, Cali...I found the California State Song-I Love You, California! I did not know about this song. Thanks for your post, it was very interesting. Sm. wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-5544877659533129742014-12-27T15:48:12.299-05:002014-12-27T15:48:12.299-05:00"Beautiful Nebraska" ... although I had ..."Beautiful Nebraska" ... although I had to check just now to make sure I had that right! I have the sheet music and just played it not too long ago. It was written by Russian immigrant who moved to Nebraska in 1952. Of course considering that Memorial Stadium is the third largest city in the state on game day, "There is No Place Like Nebraska" could probably give the official song a run for its money LOL. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-11158425169031864022014-12-27T15:44:45.923-05:002014-12-27T15:44:45.923-05:00Hi Melanie, I agree. We sang it every morning afte...Hi Melanie, I agree. We sang it every morning after the pledge of allegiance. It did engender state pride. Thanks for stopping by.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-30873630523706765712014-12-27T15:01:54.049-05:002014-12-27T15:01:54.049-05:00Hi Ramona, don't the words just fit scenes fro...Hi Ramona, don't the words just fit scenes from the river. I first heard Indiana's state song when the Mill Brothers sang it back in the late 90's. They sang it slow and dreamy. You could imagine drifting in a canoe and watching the stars.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-11517065591008126062014-12-27T14:46:45.546-05:002014-12-27T14:46:45.546-05:00Great post, Linda! Texas, Our Texas, is our state ...Great post, Linda! Texas, Our Texas, is our state song. I think it would be great if all children would learn their state's song. We should all take pride in our states.Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-13046736290113739652014-12-27T13:05:32.984-05:002014-12-27T13:05:32.984-05:00I loved reading about the state songs, Linda. My s...I loved reading about the state songs, Linda. My state's song has always had a special place in my heart. "On The Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" was written by Paul Dresser in 1899 and became Indiana's state song in 1913. I especially love the chorus:<br />"Oh, the moonlight's fair tonight along the Wabash, <br /><br />From the fields there comes the breath of newmown hay. <br /><br />Through the sycamores the candle lights are gleaming, <br /><br />On the banks of the Wabash, far away." Ramona Cecilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350201065802836869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-15794421877354698272014-12-27T12:33:18.978-05:002014-12-27T12:33:18.978-05:00Hi Vickie, I couldn't find an Oklahoma state c...Hi Vickie, I couldn't find an Oklahoma state cookie either. My sister in Ponca City, OK, was hoping I could so we could have it when the family gathered. We celebrated with pecan tartlets instead. Connecticut has the Snickerdoodle and Massachusetts and Pennsylvania claim the Chocolate Chip Cookie. I guess state cookie designation is ahead of the times!Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-80482076824962296092014-12-27T12:23:01.570-05:002014-12-27T12:23:01.570-05:00Good morning, Amber. Yes, it is fascinating. I rea...Good morning, Amber. Yes, it is fascinating. I read many of the state songs out of curiosity, and states where we have family and friends. Your state - Missouri - adopted "Missouri Waltz." It was written in 1914 and is played by the University of Missouri's Marching Mizzou at home games. We watch a lot of college football on TV. I'm looking forward to hearing the Waltz played.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-52598035293285523952014-12-27T12:21:42.065-05:002014-12-27T12:21:42.065-05:00Hi Linore, you're welcome. I listened to Ohio&...Hi Linore, you're welcome. I listened to Ohio's song - my aunt lives in Canton - on youtube. I've emailed you the link - it's long. Enjoy.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33863512497182653882014-12-27T12:17:28.143-05:002014-12-27T12:17:28.143-05:00The Oklahoma state song is probably one of the mos...The Oklahoma state song is probably one of the most famous state songs, since it was the theme song of the movie Oklahoma! and was written by Rodgers & Hammerstein. I've never heard of an OK state cookie before and looked to see if we had one, but I couldn't find any info on it. Our state dessert is pecan pie.Vickie McDonoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698966142886006577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-79948183559770980432014-12-27T12:01:50.254-05:002014-12-27T12:01:50.254-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Linda Farmer Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312511857601369355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22664709164659075932014-12-27T11:52:34.259-05:002014-12-27T11:52:34.259-05:00Very interesting, Linda, thank you. I looked into ...Very interesting, Linda, thank you. I looked into the song of my home state and was directed to the movie "Beautiful Ohio," which unfortunately I could see (from the reviews) is liberal propaganda. I'm curious to hear the song, however, so I'll keep looking for a link to a good source. Linore Rose Burkard, Novelisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927467483596900030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-91259605785464892992014-12-27T08:34:30.086-05:002014-12-27T08:34:30.086-05:00Wow, I never even knew each state had a song. Very...Wow, I never even knew each state had a song. Very interesting! Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651431576500335546noreply@blogger.com