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What state did Ray Charles have on his mind when he recorded the 1960 album "The Genius Hits the Road"? Virginia Missouri Georgia California ******** Answer: "Georgia on My Mind" is a 1930 song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell. The song is most often associated with soul singer Ray Charles, who was a native of the state of Georgia and recorded it for his 1960 album The Genius Hits the Road. On March 7, 1979, "Georgia on My Mind" became Georgia's official state song. To celebrate the moment, Charles was invited to perform it for state legislators at the state capital building in Atlanta. The song's title has also appeared as a slogan on Georgia state license plates.