He made this song famous Many mothers sing part of this song to their children to this day.. He was also a great two term governor of Louisiana. Lived until 101 years old. God rest his soul
My family and I met Governor Davis several times. He signed autographs and though very busy, with long lines of people waiting to shake his hand, always had time to greet and talk with the children a few minutes, asking how they were doing in school.
My grandma used to sing this to me when I was 2-7 and even now, I adore this beautiful song and I will never forget the times she sang this to me while rocking me to sleep.
For the record, in country music few artists actually write their own songs. Jimmie Davis never actually claimed to have written this song, he always said he and Charlie Mitchell bought it from Paul Rice in late 1939. The co-writer's credit on the record sleeve was creative license on the part of the record company that they justified with "well, he owns the rights to it now", not from Jimmie Davis, who was a preacher as well as a governor and a singer and never made such a claim. That said, he's the man who made it famous and rightly so, he sings it with a sweet innocence that is hard to imagine in today's hard cynical times. Jimmie died at age 101 in Baton Rouge in 2000. I had the privilege of seeing him sing in Shreveport at the then-recently-restored Strand Theater (must have been 1985 or so, was a benefit to help pay the remaining debt for the restoration), he still had presence, and still could sing, despite being in his mid 80's at the time.
James Houston "Jimmie" Davis was a singer and songwriter of both sacred and popular songs who served for two nonconsecutive terms from 1944-48 and from 1960-64 as the governor of his native Louisiana. Although September 11, 1899 is commonly accepted as his date of birth, no official documentation exists. Bing Search.
In Brazil in 1947 humberto Teixeira makes a version called "Asa Branca" and Luiz Gonzaga records this song making the most famous music free version in Brazil...
Kudos to Gov. Jimmie Davis! Being Bing Crosby's #1 Fan, this became HUGE for Bing, and during the depths of WWII, Prime MInister Winston Churchill requested Bing to sing "You Are My Sunshine," as Bing's version was Churchill's favorite song sung by Bing. ......Jimmie Davis was legendary and was a towering figure in C/W Music. Bing didn't hurt the song, either......!
Love this tune and the rap , once only known as a recitation in country music. The Oak Ridge Boys are Great.. Thanks for posting I saw this on Porter Wagoners on RFDTV. I didnt want to comb my collection for this very video. You posted it .Thanks again.
just amazing!!! i love this music!!! i hate brazilian music, i love folk, country, blues, jazz, soul, gospel, pop, rock´n´roll, first of all, elvis presley!!!
My aunt Zonia Dill sang 3 songs in the night club, in the movie, Louisiana. I saw the movie years ago, and can't find it anywhere, if someone knows , or has a tape of it, I would sure love to see it again . Thanks
Wow. I was thinking jimmy davis the youtube pooper. I kept watching waiting for the funny to start thinking the comments were some sort of inside joke i wasn't in on.
He was a great songwriter and wrote hundreds of classics and I'll always love him. But he was a staunch segregationist. He was George Wallace's first choice to be his running mate in 1968. Maybe they need to remove his plaque from the Hall of Fame. "Black Lives Matter!"
Jimmie Davis is my great grandpa! :D
+Robert Haarlem could be on her mothers side. Dumbass.
Super cool!
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This man got a rare opportunity to see 3 centuries in his life time 👏
He was not 300 years old... He lived to be 101 years old though
How old are you?
He made this song famous
Many mothers sing part of this song to their children to this day..
He was also a great two term governor of Louisiana.
Lived until 101 years old.
God rest his soul
I can't believe he lived to be 101 years old (1899-2000)
crazy how he got to experience the 1800s, 1900s & 2000s
Juancho Núñez actually not, if he had lived another year, then he would have, I was just thinking about it...
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No he died in the year i was born 2002.
@@regiltube7932 he died in 2,000 not 2002 he lived up to 101
This is my grandfather. Anna Carter Gordon, his wife, is my grandmother :)
ok. SO?
Peter Saletti SO ??? NOTHING LIKE INSOLENCE !! ANITA IS THAT GREAT VOICE WITH THE CHUCK WAGON GANG !! NONE BETTER..
Nothing 'insolent" about it. I just wondered why you felt a need to share that info. As for "none better"... in YOUR opinion.
Wow thats so cool!
Peter Saletti Well to start with,he seems to be really proud to have him as his grandfather.Unlike some cunts.
My family and I met Governor Davis several times. He signed autographs and though very busy, with long lines of people waiting to shake his hand, always had time to greet and talk with the children a few minutes, asking how they were doing in school.
How old are you sir
It is said that "You Are My Sunshine" has been covered by more singers and groups ,country and pop, then any other song.!
I would think that would be "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" or "White Christmas."
I thought it was Yesterday by the Beatles though.
@@dcdete nah he’s right
I'm from Louisiana, my mom sang this to me when I was a baby. Classic
Mine too and I sing it to my daughter. 😘
Same, expect it was my grandma who always sang this to me, I'll always cherish this amazing song she sang to me.
Growing up in South Carolina, my Mama played her guitar and sang this one to me ... back in the 1940s.
My grandma used to sing this to me when I was 2-7 and even now, I adore this beautiful song and I will never forget the times she sang this to me while rocking me to sleep.
Same and I sung it to our daughter
Every Louisiana kid growing up had this sung to them as a kid :) RIP Governor Davis
Ah, a wonderful clip from our old Governor Davis. Heck, the Jimmie Davis Bridge is just right over the levee from where I live.
I knew of Gov Davis and his "You are my sunshine" song in the 60's in Arcadia and always thought of that as Louisiana's song.
For the record, in country music few artists actually write their own songs. Jimmie Davis never actually claimed to have written this song, he always said he and Charlie Mitchell bought it from Paul Rice in late 1939. The co-writer's credit on the record sleeve was creative license on the part of the record company that they justified with "well, he owns the rights to it now", not from Jimmie Davis, who was a preacher as well as a governor and a singer and never made such a claim. That said, he's the man who made it famous and rightly so, he sings it with a sweet innocence that is hard to imagine in today's hard cynical times. Jimmie died at age 101 in Baton Rouge in 2000. I had the privilege of seeing him sing in Shreveport at the then-recently-restored Strand Theater (must have been 1985 or so, was a benefit to help pay the remaining debt for the restoration), he still had presence, and still could sing, despite being in his mid 80's at the time.
Great song.I always liked the Governor.If he was my grandfather I would be proud,too.
knew him personally. One heck of a man.
Cool!
When Jimmie Davis was Governor of Louisiana . He made Tom Parker an Honorary Colonel. Colonel Tom Parker later became Elvis Presley's Manager.
He is so respectable and wonderful.
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He was born in my tiny little hometown of Merryville, Louisiana.
James Houston "Jimmie" Davis was a singer and songwriter of both sacred and popular songs who served for two nonconsecutive terms from 1944-48 and from 1960-64 as the governor of his native Louisiana. Although September 11, 1899 is commonly accepted as his date of birth, no official documentation exists. Bing Search.
Love this man great positive vibes from Jimmie Davis
Y'all, this is why I'm so proud to be a Louisianian!
I bet 🔥
In Brazil in 1947 humberto Teixeira makes a version called "Asa Branca" and Luiz Gonzaga records this song making the most famous music free version in Brazil...
great song,and the Oaks backing, doesn't get any better than that.
"But if you leave me, for someone new, you'll regret it all someday" I- is that a threat???
This Was My Mother's Favorite Song, thanks for sharing.
Kudos to Gov. Jimmie Davis! Being Bing Crosby's #1 Fan, this became HUGE for Bing, and during the depths of WWII, Prime MInister Winston Churchill requested Bing to sing "You Are My Sunshine," as Bing's version was Churchill's favorite song sung by Bing. ......Jimmie Davis was legendary and was a towering figure in C/W Music. Bing didn't hurt the song, either......!
I always live this song! I always hear this when im little♡︎
Impossível não gostar dessa música
I love this song and my girlfriend.
Love this tune and the rap , once only known as a recitation in country music. The Oak Ridge Boys are Great.. Thanks for posting I saw this on Porter Wagoners on RFDTV. I didnt want to comb my collection for this very video. You posted it .Thanks again.
A great showman and entertainer! Member of the CMHOF.
He is legend
I love this song forever!!!
Beautiful singing m❤
the Sunshine Bridge🥰
I feel like this is the song that will be playing when I die and the credits are rolling....
Gov Davis was a good Governor!!
love this version great to watch him
This is also my grandfather
Love for Louisiana!! 💓🐊💚
Such a sweeet pretty song.
Legend says this guy never pulled out
He was our governor when I was 5 years old.
Porter Wagoner show 1967 with Oak Ridge Boys
Yay, this is good.
just amazing!!! i love this music!!! i hate brazilian music, i love folk, country, blues, jazz, soul, gospel, pop, rock´n´roll, first of all, elvis presley!!!
oh Will i miss you :'(
I think those are the Oak Ridge Boys doing backup.
My aunt Zonia Dill sang 3 songs in the night club, in the movie, Louisiana. I saw the movie years ago, and can't find it anywhere, if someone knows , or has a tape of it, I would sure love to see it again . Thanks
Like his hand motions. This film looks like it was originally black & white.
@troggybear you're correct... it was Louisiana governor Sam Houston Jones who was born in Merryville... my bad there.
Wow. I was thinking jimmy davis the youtube pooper. I kept watching waiting for the funny to start thinking the comments were some sort of inside joke i wasn't in on.
he was from QUITMAN, LOUISIANA- JONESBORO, LA
Does anyone have "The Last Few Miles" by Gov. Jimmy Davis? If so, can you upload it. Thanks
May 2024 ...
Oh lebron LeBron where do i even begin☀️
really sad song
Oak Ridge Boys in background?
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do you have give me a heart llike thine by jimmie davis ?
He kept motioning to pick up the tempo. But they never quickened the beat.
I wonder what year this video filmed
I knew iam the only one here but the background music has Fallout New Vegas too :D
date and place?
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oblivion island ost!
His hands do the dancing. Lol
He was signaling to the band to pick up the tempo...
Annabelle 2 brought me here 😂
Same here.
Annabelle 2
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on some of the words doesn't he look intense
He was a great songwriter and wrote hundreds of classics and I'll always love him. But he was a staunch segregationist. He was George Wallace's first choice to be his running mate in 1968. Maybe they need to remove his plaque from the Hall of Fame. "Black Lives Matter!"