"Oh, Arkansas" by
Terry Rose and
Gary Klaff is one of the official
state songs
''State Songs'' is a concept album released by John Linnell (of They Might Be Giants) in 1999. It was Linnell's third solo project and first full solo album. It consists of tracks that are named after, and are at least partially inspired by, 15 o ...
of
Arkansas
Arkansas ( ) is a landlocked state in the South Central United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. Its name is from the Osage ...
. It was written in 1986 for the state's 150th-anniversary celebration and was named an official "state song" by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1987.
Other official Arkansas state songs are "
Arkansas
Arkansas ( ) is a landlocked state in the South Central United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. Its name is from the Osage ...
", state
anthem
An anthem is a musical composition of celebration, usually used as a symbol for a distinct group, particularly the national anthems of countries. Originally, and in music theory and religious contexts, it also refers more particularly to short ...
(state song before 1949 and from 1963 to 1987); "
Arkansas (You Run Deep In Me) "Arkansas (You Run Deep In Me)" by Wayland Holyfield is one of the official state songs of Arkansas. It was written by Holyfield in 1986 for the state's 150th-anniversary celebration and was named an official "state song" by the Arkansas General Ass ...
", also written for the state's 150th birthday in 1986, and likewise designated "state song" in 1987; and "
The Arkansas Traveler Arkansas Traveler or Arkansas Traveller may refer to:
* Arkansas Traveler (folklore), a figure of 19th-century American folklore said to have originated with Sandford C. Faulkner
Music
* ''Arkansas Traveler'' (Michelle Shocked album), album
*' ...
", state historical song (state song from 1949 to 1963).
External links
Lyrics & download of "Oh, Arkansas", from Arkansas Secretary of State's websiteArkansas Code (Section 1-4-116, State songs and anthem)
Arkansas
Arkansas ( ) is a landlocked state in the South Central United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. Its name is from the Osage ...
Symbols of Arkansas
Music of Arkansas
1986 songs
Songs about Arkansas
{{List of U.S. state songs