One of the most covered country songs in history, originally associated with Jimmie Davis' gubernatorial campaign.
"You Are My Sunshine" is a classic American song often associated with country and folk traditions. It gained political and cultural prominence through Jimmie Davis, who used it as his campaign theme during his governorship.
Though often covered as a folk standard, "You Are My Sunshine" was first recorded by Jimmie Davis during his 1940 gubernatorial campaign in Louisiana, later becoming one of the most enduring country songs of the 20th century.
