John Francis "Georgia On My Mind" by Hoagy Carmichael Solo Guitar

John Francis performs "Georgia On My Mind" on November 26, 2011 on solo guitar. The song was composed by Hoagy Carmichael in 1930, with lyrics added by Stuart Gorell. It has become most closely associated with the 1960 recording by Ray Charles, but it has been covered by numerous artists and became Georgia state's official song in 1979.

Gorrell may have written the lyrics for Hoagy's sister, Georgia Carmichael; However, the lyrics of the song are ambiguous enough to refer either to the state or to a woman named "Georgia".

"This performance is dedicated to my father, Benjamin B. Francis, who turned 80 years old on November 4, 2011. He and my sisters Linda and Susan currently reside in the state of Georgia." -John Francis

Based on an arrangement by Yves Kéroas.
Jose Manuel Aparicio Signature Flamenco Guitar.

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John Francis is an American guitarist and composer. He is best known for his use of extended-range classical guitars and his eclectic compositional style. As a composer and arranger for over thirty years, John has written and arranged music in styles ranging from Baroque to Blues, from Celtic to Rock, from Jazz to eclectic World Music. His primary emphasis has been the guitar in all its varieties including multi-stringed instruments.

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[homayoonsaleh]

Beautiful performance and very nice piece. Happy Guitar!

[johnfrancismusic]

@homayoonsaleh Thank you, Homayoon! I believe your guitars must always be happy! :)

[macampa1]

cool arrangement ;)

[johnfrancismusic]

@macampa1 Thank you, Massimo! I believe Ray Charles was as cool as they get and Yves' arrangement is quite good!

[Fingerpickerdude]

Sounding good the Georgia way!

[zabalaceci]

qué lindo! bravo!!! abrazo john!

[bradfieldization]

Sweet playing and very nice arrangement. Thanks for sending it through - beautiful and lazy-lookin' (deceptively so!)

[dudsevangelista]

10th to like this great vid \m/

[wonderpercanta]

BEAUTIFUL, my friend!!!

your sound, here in this kitchen in south America.

Very very nice and sweet.