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Give Me Louisiana" (French: Donnez-moi la Louisiane) It was written in 1970 by Doralice Fontane [1] and arranged by John Croom. [2] [3] It was the only official Louisiana state song from 1970 to 1976. In 1977, You Are My Sunshine was added as a second official state song.
Jun 1, 2024 · This was “Give Me Louisiana,” written in 1970 by Louisiana State University class of 1927 alumna Doralice Fontane. “Give Me Louisiana” was Louisiana’s only state song from 1970 until 1977, when “You Are My Sunshine” was added.
In 1977, the Legislature decreed that "You Are My Sunshine" would share honors as the state song with "Give Me Louisiana" by Doralice Fontane. [37] As the millennium drew near, Hall of Fame organizations started drawing up lists to honor the best music of the 20th century.
- "Give Me Louisiana"
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Give me Louisiana, The state where I was born The state of snowy cotton, The best I've ever known; A state of sweet magnolias, And Creole melodies Oh give me Louisiana, The state where I was born Oh what sweet old memories The mossy old oaks bring It brings us the story of our Evangeline A state of old tradition, of old plantation days Makes good o...
Act 431 of 1970 and Act 540 of 1977: ...The official state song for the State of Louisiana shall be a musical composition, with words and music by Doralice Fontane, entitled: "Give Me Louisiana"...
TITLE 49 - State administration RS 49:155 - State song Universal Citation: LA Rev Stat § 49:155 §155. State song A. The official state song for the State of Louisiana shall be a musical composition, with words and music by Doralice Fontane, entitled: "Give Me Louisiana"; the words and music1 reading as follows: Give me Louisiana, The state where I ...
Give me Louisiana, Where love birds always sing. In shady lanes or pastures, The cowbells softly ring; The softness of the sunset. Brings peace and blissful rest. Oh give me Louisiana, The state where I was born. The smell of sweet clover.
State Constitution of 1974 provides for 3 branches of government: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative. The Executive Branch is headed by the governor who is elected for a four year term. The Judicial branch is headed by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Give Me Louisiana Lyrics. Written by Doralice Fontane. Composed by Dr. John Croom. Give me Louisiana, The State where I was born. The State of snowy cotton, The best I've ever known; A State of sweet magnolias, And Creole melodies.
