Stuart Gorrell
Stuart Graham Steven Gorrell (September 17, 1901 – August 10, 1963) was best known for writing the lyrics for the song "Georgia on My Mind". Born in Knox, Indiana, Gorrell attended Indiana University; there he became friends with fellow student Hoagy Carmichael. After hearing Carmichael play the newly composed melody at a party, Gorrell stayed up all night with Carmichael working on the song and ended up writing lyrics for it. Gorrell became a banker and never wrote another lyric in his life. |
Birth and Death Data: Born September 17, 1901 (Knox), Died August 10, 1963 (New Jersey)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930 - 1942
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-63653 | 10-in. | 9/15/1930 | Georgia (on my mind) | Hoagy Carmichael ; Hoagy Carmichael Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | ABRC-69924 | 10-in. | 6/10/1931 | Georgia on my mind | Gene and his Glorians ; Gene Kardos | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-70534 | 10-in. | 9/23/1931 | Georgia on my mind | Washboard Rhythm Kings | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BVE-70624 | 10-in. | 11/24/1931 | Georgia on my mind | Mildred Bailey | Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | LBSHQ-72558 | 10-in. (33-1/3 rpm) | 5/9/1932 | Dance medley [of] Hoagy Carmichael compositions | Hoagy Carmichael Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with piano and male vocal solo and duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-041554 | 10-in. | 8/15/1939 | Georgia on my mind | Edward Mallory Orchestra ; Ethel Waters | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-071765 | 10-in. | 2/4/1942 | Georgia on my mind | LEVINE (Henry) and his STRICTLY FROM DIXIE JAZZ BAND | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | 29988 | 10-in. | 3/21/1941 | Georgia on my mind | Eddie Heywood Orchestra ; Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W351051 | 10-in. | 6/30/1931 | Georgia on my mind | Mound City Blue Blowers | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W403896 | 10-in. | 4/5/1930 | My sweet | Louis Armstrong | Jazz/ dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W405063 | 10-in. | 11/5/1931 | Georgia on my mind | Louis Armstrong Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C7693 | 10-in. | 4/10/1931 | Georgia on my mind | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C7879 | 10-in. | 6/24/1931 | Georgia on my mind | Frankie Trumbauer’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Gramophone | 0LA1292 | 10-in. | 10/15/1936 | Georgia on my mind | Quintette du Hot Club de France ; Freddy Taylor | Jazz/dance ensemble, with male vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gorrell, Stuart," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111910.
Gorrell, Stuart. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/111910.
"Gorrell, Stuart." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Gorrell, Stuart - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2002100187
Wikidata: Stuart Gorrell - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7626590
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/34722736
MusicBrainz: Stuart Gorrell - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a22f4585-f338-472e-8e85-90cc4f4c124e
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