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"The Song of Iowa" is the regional anthem of the U.S. state of Iowa, written by S. H. M. Byers in 1867 and adopted as the official state song by the Iowa State Legislature on March 20, 1911. The song is set to the tune " O Tannenbaum " and Byers' lyrics' theme is centered on his love and praise for Iowa.
"Iowa Stubborn" is a song by Meredith Willson from his 1957 musical The Music Man. It is the first sung number in the show, following the show's unusual spoken opening, "Rock Island". It is the first sung number in the show, following the show's unusual spoken opening, "Rock Island".
Seal of Iowa: Includes the state motto: "Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain.", specified in Iowa Code - Title I Chapter IA [3] 1847 Song "The Song of Iowa" by S. H. M. Byers: Tree: Oak: No species or variety designated 1961
"A Christmas Story" was originally released on November 18, 1983, a full month before Christmas. It never topped the box office and was out of theaters by the middle of December, which meant ...
Iowa's favorite holiday song: Jingle Bells American icon Frank Sinatra hit the top 20 in the Billboard Hot 100 Saturday for his 1948 rendition of 'Jingle Bells,' according to an article written by ...
A version by Davies Gilbert in 8 verses, printed in Some Ancient Christmas Carols (1823), stays more faithful to the original poem. [1] [a] The text retells the Christmas story as contained in Luke 2, referring to the birth of Jesus and quoting the angel's proclamation in verses 2 and 3. [3] Verse 4 paraphrases the shepherds adoring the newborn ...
On Iowa, proudly at the fore On, Iowa, on for evermore Ev'ry loyal son will give a rousing toast to you, Ev'ry loyal daughter loves you true, On, Iowa, with your wealth untold, A heritage to us you did unfold, Love of family, love of friend, Love of country too, makes us proud for what you stand, Our dear Old Gold. Who, wha, wah; Who, wah, wah ...
The song was later sung by John Denver and Robin the Frog on the 1979 album John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together. Though written for one Christmas story and featured in another, the lyrics are not holiday-related, but symbolic of death as a peaceful transition to an afterlife.