If you were a teenager or older in the early 70’s, especially if you lived in Oregon, you will remember the story of Jo Ann McDaniel of Salem, Oregon. From mountain peak to fields of wheat, Washington, my home. This book provides the music and lyrics for the official songs adopted by the state governments. We can't undo that injustice, but surely we don't have to sing about it. Te glorificaré A ti alabaré; ¡Hosana! There's peace you feel and understand. The song was written in 1920 by John A. Buchanan, a former Oregon State Representative and municipal judge from Astoria, and the music was composed by Henry B. Murtagh for a competition to identify a state song, sponsored by the Society of Oregon Composers. Oregon, My Oregon Words by J.A. “Oregon, My Oregon” as we know it was a result of a competition held by the Society of Oregon Composers in 1920. Land of the empire builders, Land of the golden west. Washington my home; Where ever I may roam; This is my land, my native land, Washington, my home. General CommentAfter listening to this song about a million times and not understanding why he would cross his old man who is a bookkeeper I heard the real lyric, He's not saying "I crossed my old man" but "I crossed my _own_ man back in Oregon".This small change makes the meaning of the song perfectly clear. Coming Home (Oregon) Lyrics: I headed out / Down interstate 5 / My money was all spent / But I felt so alive / I was chasing down the dream / Like you … He didn't rob a bank with his father and then cheat him but his partner, his "own man". I'm a bookkeeper's son I don't want to shoot no one Well, I crossed my old man back in Oregon Don't take me alive. Written for a song contest in 1920, it became the official state song in 1927. Buchanan Music by Henry B. Murtagh Land of the Empire Builders, Land of the Golden West; Conquered and held by free men, Fairest and the best. The cover of a booklet containing sheet music and lyrics to "Oregon, My Oregon," the state song. Buchanan's lyrics contain two main themes: honoring the early settlers and pioneers of Oregon, and praise for the natural beauty of the state. University of Maine Vocal Popular Collection. Listen to Oregon My Oregon by Michael Allen Harrison on Deezer. On-ward and upward ever, Forward and on, and on; Hail to thee, Land of the Heroes, My Oregon. The lyrics of the state song don't glorify a man, but they do glorify an injustice in Oregon's founding. The Northwest air brings the fast boys to town Be like fire on the Cascades When our feet touch the ground. On-ward and upward ever, Forward and on, and on; Hail to thee, Land of the Heroes, My Oregon. In my mind is a memory Tastes to good, it's bitter sweet Of cheap champagne and a victory I left my heart in Oregon. There are 49 official state songs that have been voted in by each state’s local government as the official song. We greet the day with head held high, And forward ever is our cry. The song for an Oregon woman serving a life sentence in a Turkish prison remained number one in 1974 for 9 weeks in the NW, and was number 16 on Billboard's national charts. Songs for this show are arranged according to the order of their appearance in the program. Published in December 1920, it is a general paean to Oregon's scenic beauty and a tribute to the state's EuroAmerican settlers. Oregon (I can't go home): The Rest of the Story Bonnie King Salem-News.com. Some 200 Oregonians submitted lyrics for the contest, and a collaboration between Astoria judge John Andrew Buchanan and musician Henry B. Murtagh won out. Onward and upward ever, Forward and on, and on; Hail to thee, Land of Heroes, My Oregon. "Oregon, My Oregon" is the regional anthem of the U.S. state of Oregon. We've found 212 lyrics, 0 artists, and 9 albums matching Oregon. I know I must be, I must be in Oregon. My Oregon. Lyrics to "Oregon, My Oregon" Land of the Empire Builders, Land of the Golden West; Conquered and held by free men, Fairest and the best. Reasoning for the student support of Supwitchyougirl has ranged anywhere from considering the lyrics as being inoffensive, to simply stating that the song is good and puts Oregon … "Oregon, My Oregon" has been the state tune since 1927, its lyrics in the official state book. is the most significant work and all related material--songs, instrumental parts, vocal score, scripts, lyrics, and publicity--are found under this title. Buchanan Music by Henry B. Murtagh. Eres Rey A ti adoraré; Tu santo nombre Exaltaré. I left my heart in Oregon. Solid Heart lyrics by José Flores I am a good brother, and I have a solid heart, I wonder if I'll ever get to see my sisters, I hear the whispers of angels, I want my family together again, Oh, I am a good brother, and I have a solid heart. Land of majestic mountains, Land of the great Northwest. Oregon "Oregon, My Oregon" Henry Bernard Murtaghin: John Andrew Buchanan: 1927 Pennsylvania "Pennsylvania" 1990 Rhode Island: State march: "Rhode Island" 1996 State song: "Rhode Island, It's for Me" 1996 South Carolina "Carolina" Anne Curtis Burgess: Henry Timrod G.R. Translation of 'Oregon, My Oregon' by State Songs of the USA from English to Chinese Deutsch English Español Français Hungarian Italiano Nederlands Polski Português (Brasil) Română Svenska Türkçe Ελληνικά Български Русский Српски العربية فارسی 日本語 한국어 Oregon State Song Lyrics. 971. I left my heart in Oregon. RESTORE MY SOUL . Blest by the blood of maryrs, Land of the settin sun… Hail to thee, land of promise: My Oregon. Our verdant forest green, Caressed by silv'ry stream. Land of the Rose and sunshine, Land of the summers' breeze; Laden with health and vigor, Fresh from the western seas. Oregon lawmakers look to change the state song from “Oregon, My Oregon,” because it has racist lyrics that ignores Native and Black experiences, the bill says. Restore my spirit, Lord I need restored My heart is weary Please help me, dear Lord I stand in need of more Strength from your Word Renew my love Rebuild my faith Oh, restore my soul VERSE 2. Lyrics.com » Search results for 'Oregon' Yee yee! Got a case of dynamite I could hold out here all night Yes, I crossed my old man back in Oregon Don't take me alive Oh, I left my heart in Oregon. In my mind is a memory Tastes so good, it's bitter sweet Of cheap champagne and the victory I'm coming home to the place that I remember Back to the land of my first love Would you spread wide your arms for this wayward son? HOSANNA, YOU'RE MY KING Hosanna, You're my King I worship and I sing I lift Your holy Name, Up on high I worship and adore Sing praise forevermore Hosanna, You're my King, Forevermore 15. In this, our own beloved land. HOSANA, ERES REY ¡Hosana! I am in favor of house bill 2329 to modify the lyrics to the state song "Oregon, My Oregon to reflect cultural, historical, economic and societal evolution of State of Oregon. Oregon’s official state song, "Oregon, My Oregon," was adopted through Legislative action in 1927. A man of my mind can do anything. Grandest and the best. Eres Rey por siempre. 15. I left my heart in Oregon. Conqured and held by freemen, Fairest and the best. Oh, I left my heart in Oregon. Jo Ann was 27 years old in 1973 and traveling in Turkey when she and two friends, also from the United States, were arrested in Turkey for smuggling hashish. Words by J.A. Land of the Empire Builders, Land of the Golden West; Conquered and held by free men, Fairest and the best. I left my heart in Oregon. New Jersey is the only state in the US without an official state song, but they do have a popular one that has been designated “the unofficial state song of New Jersey”. Oregon, My Oregon Lyrics. The winning entry, "Oregon, My Oregon," was a collaboration between John Andrew Buchanan, who wrote the lyrics, and Henry Bernard Murtagh, who composed the music. The song, “ Oregon, My Oregon,” was written by songwriters Henry B. Murtagh and John A. Buchanan for a contest sponsored by the Society of Oregon Composers in 1920, and the state legislature adopted it as the official state song in 1927, which it has remained ever since. Oregon’s state song, “Oregon, My Oregon,” was composed by Henry B. Murtagh with lyrics by John Andrew Buchanan. Of these, Oregon, My Oregon! Forests and rolling rivers. Oregon state song: Oregon, my Oregon Creator Murtagh, Henry B. Lyricist Buchanan, James Andrew Description Back cover with advertisement and promotion for the Benefit Savings & Loan Assn., Portland: drawing and description of "Benefit's 'Treasure chest' bank: it plays Oregon, my Oregon every time you save a coin" First Line Yeah, I left my heart in Oregon. Arranged alphabetically by state, each song has a single vocal line over a piano accompaniment, with one verse only under the vocal line and remaining verses appearing separately.