Stuart Gorrell (1901–1963) was an American lyricist best known for writing the lyrics to the iconic song Georgia on My Mind. Born in Knox, Indiana, Gorrell attended Indiana University, where he became friends with composer Hoagy Carmichael. Their collaboration led to the creation of Georgia on My Mind in 1930, with Carmichael composing the music and Gorrell penning the heartfelt lyrics.
Interestingly, Gorrell was not a professional songwriter; he pursued a career in banking and never wrote another song lyric after Georgia on My Mind. Despite this, his contribution to the song has left an enduring legacy, as it became a timeless classic and was later adopted as the official state song of Georgia in 1979. Let me know if you’d like more details about his life or the song’s history!
