Moonlight in Vermont (song)
"Moonlight in Vermont" is a popular song about the U.S. state of Vermont, written by John Blackburn (lyrics) and Karl Suessdorf (music) and published in 1944.[1]
The lyrics are unusual in that they do not rhyme.[1] John Blackburn, the lyricist, has been quoted as saying, "After completing the first 12 bars of the lyric, I realized there was no rhyme and then said to Karl, 'Let’s follow the pattern of no rhyme throughout the song. It seemed right.'"[2] The lyrics are also unconventional in that each verse (not counting the bridge) is a haiku.[1]
The song is considered an unofficial state song of Vermont and is frequently played as the first dance song at Vermont wedding receptions. It was first introduced by Margaret Whiting in a 1944 recording,[1] and has been covered by numerous other artists over the years.[N 1]
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- Book:Margaret Whiting
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1964 |
- "How Long is Forever" / "You Took My Happy Away"
- "Am I Blue" / "There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight"
- "River Boy" / "Opportunity to Cry"
- "I Never Cared For You" / "You Left Me (A Long Time Ago)"
- "Pretty Paper" / "What A Merry Christmas This Could Be"
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1965 |
- "She's Not For You" / "Permanently Lonely"
- "Healing Hands of Time" / "One Day at the Time"
- "I Just Can't Let You Say Goodbye" / "And So Will You, My Love"
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1968 |
- "Little Things" / " Sweet Memories"
- "Good Times" / "Where Do You Stand"
- "Johnny One Time" / "She's Still Gone"
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1970s | 1970 |
- "Once More With Feeling" / "Who Do I Know in Dallas"
- "Laying My Burdens Down" / "Truth Number One"
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1972 |
- "Words Don't Fit the Picture" / "A Moment"
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1974 |
- "I Still Can't Believe You're Gone" / "Heaven and Hell"
- "Bloody Mary Morning" / "After the Fire is Gone"(with Tracy Nelson)
- "Sister's Comin' Home" (mono) / "Pick Up The Tempo"
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1977 |
- "Uncloudy Day" / "Precious Memories"
- "I Love You A Thousand Ways" / "Mom and Dad's Waltz"
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1990s | 1990 |
- "The Highway" / "Spirit"
- "Ain't Necessarily So" / "I Never Cared For You" ("Ain't Necessarily So" also on CD Single)
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1991 |
- "The Piper Came Today" / "(I Don't Have a Reason) To Go To California Anymore" ("The Piper Came Today" also on CD Single)
- "Ten With a Two" / "You Decide"
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1993 |
- "Graceland"
- "Still is Still Moving to Me" / "Valentine"
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1995 | "Turn Me Loose and Let Me Swing" |
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1998 | "I Never Cared for You" |
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2013 |
- "From Here to the Moon and Back" (with Dolly Parton)
- "Grandma's Hands" (with Mavis Staples)
- "It Won't Be Long" (with The Secret Sisters)
- "Somewhere Between" (with Loretta Lynn)
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2014 |
- "The Wall"
- "Bring It On"
- "Laws of Nature"
- "Who'll Buy My Memories"
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- Book:Willie Nelson
- Category:Willie Nelson
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