I'm sure most people have heard of this song at least sometime in his/ her life, especially Georgians. This song, official version by Ray Charles, is so popular that it is even carried as a slogan on Georgia license plates.
And, of course, the song (lyrics) has come to represent the South through depictions of Georgia's beauty, Ray Charles himself, and as the state song of a southern state. First off, the song mentions Georgia, a southern state who had a prominent history and is probably most noted for its involvement in the Civil War and Sherman's March to the Sea. The song's lyrics mentions the finding of no peace, possibly because Georgia has its many wars that makes allows Charles to think of Georgia on his mind. Furthermore, Ray Charles himself, is a blind, African-American man who is able to view the south the same way other people may view it. The song was recorded relatively during the Civil Rights Movement, but the fact that it gained so much recognition and pride in the state of Georgia illustrates the relevance of the song. Plus, Charles essentially brought along soul music into the R&B world of the South, where jazz, the blues, and gospel were still popular.
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Agnes Ho
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