US State Songs Explained: The Surprising Stories Behind America’s Official Anthems It's the roll call of America’s state anthems that you didn't know you needed. Contributing Author Bill Bois explains how legislatures rejected “Born to Run,” enshrined “You Are My Sunshine,” and some...

Nothing says civic pride like adopting a song about flying the coop, moonshine, or being mocked by the British. Check it out at tnocs.com/us-state-son...

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"Rocky Mountain High" is a song written by #JohnDenver and #MikeTaylor and is one of the two official #stateSongs of Colorado. Recorded by Denver in 1972, it is the title track of the 1972 album #RockyMountainHigh, and rose to No. 9 on the #USHot100 in 1973.

On a more bizarre Kent State anniversary note, I had a dim memory of doing a pretty perverse version of "Ohio" with John Linnell and the Statesmen and sure enough I just found a recording of it. Live in 1991. #tmbg #statesongs

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"Rocky Mountain High" is a #folkRock song written by #JohnDenver and #MikeTaylor and is one of the two official #stateSongs of Colorado. Recorded by Denver in 1972, it is the title track of the 1972 album #RockyMountainHigh, and rose to No. 9 on the #USHot100 in 1973.