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- “Can’t Get Indiana Off My Mind” By Bing Crosby. Our first song is a slow, calming tune that praises the simplicity of Indiana. “Can’t Get Indiana Off My Mind” was originally written by Hoagy Carmichael and Robert de Leon and recorded by Kate Smith in 1940.
- “Going Back To Indiana” By Jackson 5. Released on the Jackson 5’s Third Album, “Going Back To Indiana” is an exciting song about the Hoosier State. It was written by the Corporation, who also wrote “I Want You Back” and “ABC.”
- “Small Town” By John Mellencamp. One of John Mellencamp’s most recognizable roots-rock songs, “Small Town” is about growing up in a small Indiana neighborhood, as our singer was born in Seymour and lived in Vincennes and Bloomington for most of his early life.
- “On The Banks Of The Wabash, Far Away” By Paul Dresser. A slow-paced ballad, “On The Banks Of The Wabash, Far Away” is about the Wabash River, which runs up along the west side and across the north side of the state.
Some U.S. states have more than one official state song, and may refer to some of their official songs by other names; for example, Arkansas officially has two state songs, plus a state anthem and a state historical song.
StateState SongComposer (s)Lyricist (s)AlabamaEdna Gockel GussenAlaskaElinor DusenburyArizonaState song: "Arizona"Rex Allen and Rex Allen, Jr.Rex Allen and Rex Allen, Jr.ArizonaState anthem: "Arizona March Song"Maurice BlumenthalMargaret Rowe CliffordJul 26, 2019 · From afar, Indiana’s musical imprint may seem rather meager. Take a deeper dive into the state’s song-filled past, however, and you’ll find a wealth of impressive offerings, from jazz to rock to hip-hop.
Oct 3, 2017 · “She grew up in an Indiana town, had a good lookin' mama who never was around,” Petty sang at the top of “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” which reached No. 14 on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100...
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- “Sweet Home Alabama” By Lynyrd Skynyrd. Who hasn’t heard Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic song about the Heart of Dixie? “Sweet Home Alabama” celebrates the South and the rich history therein, serving directly as a strike back against critiques of the region.
- “Alaska” by Maggie Rogers. Inspired by a trip she took to Alaska as a teenager, Maggie Rogers wrote this song as an ode to self-exploration and reaching inner peace.
- “Arizona” By Kings Of Leon. In 2007, the Kings Of Leon released “Arizona” in their album Because Of The Times. It is a slow alternative rock song about a girl in Copper State.
- “Arkansas” by Chris Stapleton. The gritty guitar riffs and gruff vocals of Chris Stapleton have made him a critical and commercial success. And while the country singer-songwriter was born in Kentucky, you’d never know by listening to the University of Arkansas Razorback references in his song “Arkansas.”
Many states of the United States have adopted official dances as one of their state symbols. The practice has extended to U.S. territories and Washington, D.C. [1] Starting in the 1970s, many states adopted square dance as their state dance, the result of a campaign by square dancers to make it the national dance. [2]
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Dec 28, 2023 · Here are the best songs about Indiana. Contents. “Going Back To Indiana” By Jackson 5. “Indiana Wants Me” By R. Dean Taylor. “Springtime Indiana” By Sandra McCracken. “Gary, Indiana” By Meredith Willson. “Can't Get Indiana Off My Mind” By Bing Crosby. “Back To Indiana” By The Elms. “Indiana Christmas” By Straight No ...
