“Georgia on my mind” has a long and legendary history. While some say the song’s “Georgia” was composer Hoagy Carmichael’s sister, it’s now generally understood to be the state, particularly since Georgia’s own Ray Charles recorded it. His version was made Georgia’s official state song.

Another legend says Carmichael voluntarily paid royalties to lyricist Paul Gorrell after he was left off the copyright, which ends in 34 days. But I found both names on the 1930 record. #PublicDomainDayCountdown