Thanks to Ray Charles the great state of Georgia frequently lilts through the minds of those that have been fortunate enough to sample her abundance. While Charles made his song famous on the airwaves, it is believed that Hoagy Carmichael wrote the lyrics, including two verses (which we’ve included in bold) that Charles left out of his rendition.

Georgia on My MindGeorgia, Georgia,The whole day throughJust an old sweet songKeeps Georgia on my mindI’m say GeorgiaGeorgiaA song of youComes as sweet and clearAs moonlight through the pinesOther arms reach out to meOther eyes smile tenderlyStill in peaceful dreams I seeThe road leads back to youI said Georgia,Ooh Georgia, no peace I findJust an old sweet songKeeps Georgia on my mind Read the rest of this entry »