CARRY ME BACK TO OLD VIRGINNY - Original 1878 Lyrics - Tom Roush

Written by James Bland, who was one of the better known black American composers of the 1800's, wrote this song in an attempt to tell of the plight of many older slaves after they were freed. Some of the more fortunate were taken care of by their family that left for the North or found work elsewhere. Many had been slaves for all of their lives and found freedom a difficult transition. They no longer wanted to be slaves but yearned for the security of that they had known earlier in life. For many, their old 'masters' were the only family that they ever knew. A modified version of "CARRY ME BACK TO OLD VIRGINNY" was actually the Virginia State song until 1997. The 'powers that be' in Virginia decided that it was to racially offensive to be used as a state song. NOW AVAILABLE ON iTunes and AMAZON MP3 - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/silver-threads-among-the-gold/id494363241

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[MrGerardnl]

this is some good stuff right here

[NeoConfederateCSA]

That made me cry

[sugarfoot59]

@willichoose2behuman Like, who really cares if they are offended, if they can't take it, then leave for parts unknown. I am not politically correct, and think the word really stinks. This is history, and obliterating will not solve a thing, if fact, it only shows that they wish to 'rewrite' it, or sugarcoat it to suit themselves. Well, I'm offended that they want to change history, that, is what is immoral.

[mtsumusic]

People today who are offended by the words "massa" and "cotton" have never had a master and have probably never even touched cotton unless it was on their manufactured clothing.

[classicalman114]

These arrangements fill me up with warmth. :) Keep up the excellent work.

[smorgan267]

I like Tom,s singing

[hiroyasu4]

I thank　you very much. I sang this song with my girl friend in my junior high scholl age.

In those days, I & my girl friend would long for the beautiful and liberal USA ,especially 'the Birginia'.

I thank you,again ,Tom!