I guess I have to go back to the late 30's or early 40's for the record by one country earliest practitioners, Jimmie Davis. This is his rendition of "
You are my Sunshine". He was Governor of Louisiana twice, from 1944-48 and from 1960-64. Live from 1899 to 2000!
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"The other night dear as I lay sleeping
I dreamt I held you in my arms
But when I woke dear I was mistaken
And I hung my head and cried
You are my sunshine my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away"