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"Old Folks at Home" (also known as "Swanee River") is a minstrel song written by Stephen Foster in 1851. Since 1935, it has been the official state song of Florida , although in 2008 the original lyrics were revised . [1]
The Suwannee River (also spelled Suwanee River) is a river that runs through south Georgia southward into Florida in the Southern United States. It is a wild blackwater river, about 246 miles (396 km) long.
Jun 21, 2017 · "Old Folks at Home" (aka "Swanee River", "Swanee Ribber" or "Suwannee River") is a song written by Stephen Foster and has been the official state song of Flo...
Sep 27, 2011 · Bing Crosby takes a break from Rodgers & Hart and sings some Stephen Foster in this clip from Mississippi (1935). The song is "Swanee River," or "Old Folks at Home."
Oct 2, 2023 · The song “Swanee River” (also known as “Old Folks at Home”) holds a significant place in the history of American music. Written by Stephen Foster and first published in 1851, it served as one of the most popular minstrel songs of its time.
Suwannee River, river, rising in the Okefenokee Swamp, southeastern Georgia, U.S., and meandering generally south-southwestward across northern Florida to enter the Gulf of Mexico at Suwannee Sound after a course of 250 miles (400 km). All but 35 miles (56 km) of the river’s course are in Florida.
Learn about the origin, meaning and popularity of "Swanee River," a classic American song by Stephen Foster. Find out how it became Florida's state song and was used in movies and TV shows.
