Stuart Gorrell Soundtracks

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Stuart Graham Steven Gorrell (September 17, 1901 – August 10, 1963) is best known for writing the lyrics for the song "Georgia on My Mind". Born in Knox, Indiana, Gorrell attended Indiana University; there he became friends with fellow student Hoagy Carmichael. After hearing Carmichael play the newly composed melody at a party, Gorrell stayed up all night with Carmichael working on the song and ended up writing lyrics for it. Gorrell became a banker and never wrote another lyric in his life. Read more

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Georgia on My Mind Visitors Lyrics Buy on Amazon
Georgia On My Mind Georgia Lyrics Buy on Amazon
Georgia On My Mind Hanging Up Lyrics Buy on Amazon