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A waltz composed in 1945 by bluegrass musician Bill Monroe and initially recorded by his ensemble, the Blue Grass Boys. The composition may have roots in an earlier waltz by Jimmie Rodgers from approximately 1930. The song has become widely covered by numerous performers, including notable artists such as Elvis Presley and Paul McCartney. It holds the distinction of being Kentucky's official bluegrass song.
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