Record #:

31579

Author(s):

Abstract:

The song, “I Like Callin’ North Carolina Home,” became a statewide hit when it began airing as public service spots on radio and television stations in August, 1977. The song was put together by producer Chuck Blore and radio broadcaster Jim Heavner, and largely supported by the state’s government. Now an unofficial state slogan, the song proclaims that North Carolina is a great place to live because of the good people who help to make it that way.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 10 Issue 11, Nov 1978, p22-23, il

Subject(s):

Songwriters; State songs--North Carolina; Radio broadcasting

Record #:

13829

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Written in honor of Dr. Alexander Gaston, an Irish doctor who was murdered by Tories, the North Carolina state song is titled, \"The Old North State Forever.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 20 Issue 31, Jan 1953, p76-77, il

Subject(s):

State songs--North Carolina

Record #:

14226

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Nonnulla, by Bishop Joseph Blount Cheshire, is a rare book containing anecdotes about North Carolina and features a segment about how the state song was created during the early to mid-19th century.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 11, Aug 1948, p5, 18

Subject(s):

State songs--North Carolina; Cheshire, Joseph Blount, 1814-1899

Record #:

14591

Author(s):

Seay, Majel Ivey

Abstract:

William Gaston was one of North Carolina's truly great citizens, but thousands sing the state song without knowing that he was the author.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 13 Issue 38, Feb 1946, p5

Subject(s):

State songs--North Carolina