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Swanee" is an American popular song written in 1919 by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Irving Caesar. It is most often associated with singer Al Jolson . The song was written for a New York City revue called Demi-Tasse , which opened in October 1919 at the Capitol Theater.
"Old Folks at Home" (also known as "Swanee River") is a folk song written by Stephen Foster in 1851. Since 1935, it has been the official state song of Florida, although in 2008 the original lyrics were revised. [1] It is Roud Folk Song Index no. 13880. [2]
1921 – “Phoebe” (lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Lou Paley) 1921 – “Something Peculiar” (lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Lou Paley) 1921 – “Dixie Rose” (lyrics by Irving Caesar and B. G. DeSylva) 1921 – “In the Heart of a Geisha” (lyrics by Fred Fisher) 1921 – “Swanee Rose” (lyrics by Irving Caesar and B. G. DeSylva)
Foster's songs, lyrics, and melodies have often been altered by publishers and performers. [ 23 ] In 1957 Ray Charles released a version of "Old Folks at Home" that was titled "Swanee River Rock (Talkin’ ’Bout That River)", which became his first pop hit that November.
Swanee River may refer to: Old Folks at Home, an 1851 song often known unofficially as "Swanee River", written by Stephen Foster; Swanee River, an American film ...
Foster wrote the music and lyrics for "My Old Kentucky Home", adopted by Kentucky in 1928, and "Old Folks at Home" (better known as "Swanee Ribber" or "Suwannee River"), adopted by Florida in 1935. [1]
"Florida, Where the Sawgrass Meets the Sky" is the official anthem of the State of Florida, written and composed by Jan Hinton. [1] Originally written as a replacement for the state song, "Old Folks at Home" ("Swanee River"), it was instead designated as the state's anthem in 2008.
Gershwin - Swanee. This is George Gershwin's first hit, and, I believe, the only major song of Gershwin's in the public domain. Better still, this is the recording ...