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Classic Songs of Louisiana: “You Are My Sunshine”

October 1, 2009 by: Jeff Hannusch

sunshineNot only was “You Are My Sunshine” declared Louisiana’s official state song in 1977, it is a pretty safe bet that it’s probably the only song with a bridge named after it. That would be the Sunshine Bridge which connects Donaldsonville to whatever is on the othe...

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"It Makes No Difference Now""Nobody's Darlin' bu Mine""Red Nightgown Blues""There's a New Moon Over My Shoulder""Where the Old Red River Flows""You Are My Sunshine"Charles MitchellFeaturesFloyd TillmanJimmie DavisKWKHLouisiana governorLouisiana HayrideOscar WoodsPaul RicePeer MusicPine Ridge BoysPud BrownRice Brothers GangVictor Records

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