Davis emphasized his association with the song when running for governor, singing it at all his campaign rallies, while riding on a horse named "Sunshine". His authorized biography, You Are My Sunshine: The Jimmie Davis Story, was published in 1987.
Governor Davis served two terms from 1944-48 and again from 1960-64. He died in 2000 after recording sacred and country songs until the early 1990's.
My painting reminds me of this song and the beautiful sunflowers following the warm Louisiana sun.
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHey Suzanne, want to say all of your paintings are amazing, but You Are My Sunshine has a very special meaning to me. My dad passed away in August just shy of his 90th birthday. He always sang and whistled this song to me, my sisters and all our children. I carried on the tradition with my own grandchildren. We actually had Jimmy's song played as the very last song at my dad's funeral. Love, love your work and will try to make it to BR to see you. Phillis
ReplyDeleteThat warms up my cold day!
ReplyDeleteThank you all. Hope you will make it to BR, Phillis. We will see lots of our LC friends!
ReplyDeleteI think Karen and I are going to meet in BR tomorrow and come to the show, can't wait to see you and all your work.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Suzanne . . . I remember one very much like it. Love the way they turn in the light! All the best with your show!
ReplyDeleteLove the composition!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting! I love sunflowers and their gorgeous rich colors!! You did a great job on this one!
ReplyDeleteThat's a red hot fiery sunflower - awesome painting !
ReplyDeleteI love the brush work in your paintings. Congratulations on getting so many paintings in the show. That is quite an accomplishment. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteGreat sunflower painting and an interesting post about one of my favorite songs.
ReplyDeleteYour painting does indeed remind me of long hot summer days! Just what I needed on a cold January day.Best of luck with the show!
ReplyDeleteThese sunflowers move are alive, I like much, Suzanne : )
ReplyDeleteWow, Suzanne, this is really wonderful - I love the composition and your vigorous brushwork! Your recent work is very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLove the energy in this painting! Lovely !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sun flowers..like your blog site..like the cupcake on the bus too...beautiful painter
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