Dixie (1943)

A young songwriter leaves his Kentucky home to try to make it in New Orleans. Eventually he winds up in New York, where he sells his songs to a music publisher, but refuses to sell his most treasured composition: "Dixie." The film is based on the life of Daniel Decatur Emmett, who wrote the classic song "Dixie."

The movie Dixie, released in 1943, features 15 songs from artists like Bing Crosby. What is your favorite song from Dixie?

Songs from Dixie

Turkey in the Straw

Oh, Dem Golden Slippers

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

SUNDAY, MONDAY OR ALWAYS

Bing Crosby

DIXIE (1859)

SHE'S FROM MISSOURI

MISS JEMIMA WALKS BY

IF YOU PLEASE

KINDA PECULIAR BROWN

A HORSE THAT KNOWS HIS WAY BACK HOME

Old Dan Tucker

Buffalo Gal (Won't You Come Out Tonight?)

Roll Out! Heave Dat Cotton

Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me

Jimmy Crack Corn (The Blue Tail Fly)