Songs about Carolina

**ASinclair** · 28th June 15, 11:38 AM

Okay Xmarkers in general and Carolinians in particular, share your songs about Carolina. Here are two to get us started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gX1EP6mG-E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo8vW_0H_Kg

**jhockin** · 28th June 15, 03:19 PM

A classic, & the first one that comes to my mind
http://youtu.be/4z8lS--AyBU

**Tarheel** · 28th June 15, 05:01 PM

This is new to me but I like the mix. It is "The Old North State" performed by Dr. Lodge McCammon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg76IfvkfDs

There is also the traditional State song. Here is the first verse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUJJ-gBBUGo

**Tarheel** · 28th June 15, 06:01 PM

I do not plan to dominate this thread but I know this subject well.
Here is a pre 1970's jingle from the tourism industry that everyone hummed or sang ad nauseam. You may find it insanely addictive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv7tvvEQs68

The last I'll offer is, "Tom Dooley" by Doc Watson. The Kingston Trio made the tune more popular on the radio.
The song's history is Tom Dula killed Laura Foster in 1868 in Statesville, NC and was hanged for the crime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NJgAcJPnZk

**Bo On The Go** · 29th June 15, 07:31 AM

Not sure if this fits, but it is the first song that comes to mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kix1jLZLVhE

**Tarheel** · 29th June 15, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by Bo On The Go

Not sure if this fits, but it is the first song that comes to mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kix1jLZLVhE

Your video leads me to Aaron Copland. The allure of the Smokey Mountains can be heard in the young women's voices as well as the strings in "Appalachian Spring".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDRWdNn_nLk

I was commenting on your link Bo. You got it right the first time, but it was worth seeing again.

**Bo On The Go** · 29th June 15, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Tarheel

Your video leads me to Aaron Copland. The allure of the Smokey Mountains can be heard the young women's voices as well as the strings in "Appalachian Spring".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDRWdNn_nLk

OOPS, try this. It's Monday right????
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kix1jLZLVhE
Rising Appalachia "Across the Blueridge Mountains" Floydfest, July 26, 2013

**Tarheel** · 2nd July 15, 06:24 AM

I had to add this to the roster of songs (filling in the gaps of variety).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2yKhdRxRig

Please do not think I am promoting one school over another, as all the NC institutions are exemplary.

**CameronCat** · 2nd July 15, 08:53 AM

Two more, both written and performed by my friend Mike Cross who lives near Chapel Hill, NC. You may also know his name in connection with his more famous song "The Scotsman." (Yes, he wrote it and no, it is not "trad" or "anon." in spite of what the Internet thinks.)

"Carolina Calling" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPIE5a2tz18

"Carolina Sky" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSw068k8NUA

**Tarheel** · 2nd July 15, 06:05 AM

Many areas of North Carolina have a history of their own. There are songs written about the specific thing that keeps those areas remembered. I like the Black Mountain area (16.5 miles east of Asheville NC) and this song takes me back there when I can't visit in person.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdUrg2Cqxdw