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Jim Cornelison
Nabors went on to sing “Back Home Again in Indiana” ahead of the 1972 Indy 500, and the tradition stuck. He missed the races that took place in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986 and 2007, and he performed the song on video ahead of the 2012 Indy 500, as he could not attend the race due to poor health.
James F. Hanley
He recorded for Ranwood Records during the late 1970s. Nabors was also known for singing “Back Home Again in Indiana” before the start of the Indianapolis 500, held annually on the Memorial Day weekend….
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Years active | 1954–2014 |
An Indiana signature Since 1946, “Back Home Again in Indiana” has been performed during pre-race ceremonies before the Indianapolis 500. During the song, thousands of multicolored balloons are released from an infield tent. The balloon release dates back to 1947, and has coincided with the song since about 1950.
F major
January 1917
Sec. 1. The song entitled, “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,” words and music by Paul Dresser, be and is hereby established as the state song of Indiana.
“On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,” written by Terre Haute native Paul Dresser and dedicated to 14-year-old Mary E. South of Terre Haute, whom Dresser had never met, is the state song of Indiana.
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