Bluegrassers:
"You Are My Sunshine" is a gargantuan, major league song known worldwide, and has been declared one of Louisiana’s state songs of as a result of its association with former governor and country music singer Jimmie Davis. According to a 1990 article by Theodore Pappas, the original song was written by Oliver Hood.
Two versions were recorded and released prior to Jimmie Davis' version. The first was recorded for Bluebird Records (RCA-Victor's budget label) on August 22, 1939 by The Pine Ridge Boys (Marvin Taylor and Doug Spivey), who were from Atlanta. The second was recorded for Decca Records on September 13, 1939 by The Rice Brothers Gang.
"You Are My Sunshine", copyrighted 1940 Peer International Corporation, words and music by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell. Davis bought the song and rights from Paul Rice and put his own name on it, a practice not uncommon in the pre-World War II music business.
Davis' version was popular and was followed by numerous other covers, including those of Bing Crosby and Gene Autry, whose versions made the number a big hit.
Davis emphasized his association with the song when running for governor, singing it at all his campaign rallies, while riding on a horse named "Sunshine". His authorized biography, You Are My Sunshine: The Jimmie Davis Story, was published in 1987.
This subdued sing along version was recorded live at Coolfont Resort in Berkley Springs, W. Va. and includes members of “All Mixed Up”:
Barry Wendell Rhythm Guitar and Vocal
Ed Schaeffer 87 Herringbone Lead Guitar and Vocal
Later, I added a bass line at John Vengrouskie's studio: "SoundScenes".
You can hear the audience participation. To listen, just click the URL below:
http://rattlesnakehill.org/Web_Music/edsmusic.html
Turn up to hear this beautiful acoustic presentation.
Ed
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