'My Old Kentucky Home' is played at the Kentucky Derby by the University of Louisville Marching Band while the horses are paraded to the starting post. It was composed by Stephen Collins Foster [July 4, 1826 - January 13, 1864]. It has been part of the traditions of the Kentucky Derby since at least 1930.
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No song is played. But the smoke stacks fire off fireworks and the Reds are awarded run(s).
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In the movie, the last song they played was "Nearer My God to Thee." I don't know if that was the last song the actual band played or not.
The song is about the Vietnam War and expresses the desire for an end to the war and the boys over there fighting to be brought home.
"my Old Kentucky Home"
Kentucky Derby
The '50states.com' is just one possibility for hearing an online rendition of 'My Old Kentucky Home'. The site offers the complete lyrics, which can be read or sung along with an instrumental version of the beloved song that's linked with the running of the world-famous Kentucky Derby.
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The state song of Kentucky is My Old Kentucky Home.
"my Old Kentucky Home" is played during the post parade.
"My Old Kentucky Home" is Kentucky's state song. Next time u wanna know look in a book.
I don't think so. The beautiful song 'Run For The Roses', written and recorded by 1970s singer Dan Fogelberg, was played at the Kentucky Derby for years following the song's release.
Stephen Foster. He wrote "My Old Kentucky Home" along with many other songs, such as "Oh, Susanna".
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Stephen Foster whose song "My Old Kenticky Home" is the official state spmg of Kentucky and was adopted as such on 19 March 1928 by the Kentucky General Assembly. His "Old Folks at Home" is Florida's official state song.
Stephen Foster whose song "My Old Kenticky Home" is the official state spmg of Kentucky and was adopted as such on 19 March 1928 by the Kentucky General Assembly. His "Old Folks at Home" is Florida's official state song.