Stuart Gorrell
American banker, wrote the lyrics to "Georgia on My Mind"
About Stuart Gorrell
Lived 1901 – 1963 (aged 61). Stuart Gorrell was an American banker, lyricist, businessperson and librettist.
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 Bloomington; 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. Another successful collaboration with Carmichael was the song "My Sweet," immortalized by Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra on the OKeh label (April 5, 1930) and revived by the Quintette du Hot Club de France on the French Decca label (January 31, 1938).
Following his brief song-writing career, Gorrell became a banker.
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Who was Stuart Gorrell?
American banker, wrote the lyrics to "Georgia on My Mind" (1901–1963)
When was Stuart Gorrell born?
Stuart Gorrell was born on 17 September 1901 in Knox.
When did Stuart Gorrell die?
Stuart Gorrell died on 10 August 1963 in New Jersey.
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Stuart Gorrell was a banker, lyricist, businessperson and librettist.
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Stuart Gorrell was American.
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