On this day forth

Ray Charles playing in the
House Chambers at the Capitol in 1979.

Georgia On My Mind
Melodies bring memories
That linger in my heart
Make me think of Georgia
Why did we ever part?
Some sweet day when blossoms fall
And all the world's a song
I'll go back to Georgia
'Cause that's where I belong.
Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
Georgia, Georgia, a song of you
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines.
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you.
Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.


On April 24, 1979, "Georgia On My Mind," with music by Hoagy Carmichael and lyrics by Stuart Gorrell, was designated Georgia's official state song. It was performed on March 7, 1979 before a joint meeting of the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives by Georgia-born recording artist Ray Charles.

Rented the movie Ray the other night. Fantastic. A friend and I agree that Mr. Foxx definitely earned his Oscar for this film. (The second disc is full of fun extras.) A little spoiler: There's a clip of Ray Charles with Jaimie Foxx jamming it out together on the ivories. Fun to watch. Ray Charles is definitely one of a kind. One of a kind, indeed.

Liezel's corner of this movie: RENT IT! It's effin fantastic. Interesting to see the real Ray, behind the 'stardom' and get to know the man behind the notes. Only to find out, his life was his music.

Don't like my review? "Well, tell me what'd I say, yeah" ;)

(I apologize I couldn't give a better review, running late this morning)
There's a Washington Post and hot tea calling my name.