[Dixielandjazz] "Dixie"

[Patrick Cooke]

I have a book that lists Dixie as being written by Albert Pike, but no date.
I suspect this is a different "Dixie" from the one we all know.
Why was it written?...the same reason any patriotic song is written.
    Pat Cooke, Southerner (We don't play the Battle Hymn)

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Kashishian" <kash at ran.es>
To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 7:00 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] "Dixie"


> Can anyone give me some help on researching the song "Dixie"?  I've got
> it written by Daniel D. Emmett in 1860.  Recorded the likes of the
> Dukes, Ellington, Louie Armstrong, Kenny Ball, Red Allen.  I'm missing
> info on the history of the song itself.  Why was it written, etc.
>
> My grandson has a paper to turn in on the song.  Dunno why, but any help
> will be appreciated.
> Thanks, Jim
>
>
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