Amen! Thanks for watching.

It is a pretty cool state, isn't it? Thanks for watching and your comment.

It God's country...Thanks for watching.

Amen

Same here, bud!

As am I. Thanks so much for watching.

Resident of Michigan, originally from California and Michigan my Michigan

I'll be there with you

I do too

I will pass your senimeny on. Thanks.

Very real, thanks for watching.

Danke furs zuschauen

What a beautiful sentiment...Thankyou.

According to Daniels, there's about 3 more verses in the original version. I haven't looked up the original but I wouldn't be surprised if there were additional verses. Thanks for watching.

Thanks so much. Love Michigan as well.

We have a lot of which to be proud. Thanks for your comment.

30 yr. old Michigander here and I've spent all 30 yrs. of my life. Proud Great Laker as well!💕🙏

Been here for my whole life! Beautiful and amazing state!

I didn't know about until 15 years ago when the gal that produced the music, told me. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching.

@@rkstudios450 it’s a good song Ngl

All things considered, not so bad at all. Spread the word!

I've never been to Washington State but I hear it is beautiful. Thank you for watching.

@@rkstudios450 no prob

I was doing research on the Jackson Greys and learned they were among the first to take up the sword. Hence Abe's quote. Thank you for watching!

What a beautiful sentiment. If I may, where in Michigan do you reside? And thank you for watching.

@@rkstudios450 In the Middle of the Mitten. Montcalm County. M46 runs thru my back yard. It's a very pretty county and only an hour from lake Michigan. Love it.

I had never heard of the 339th polar bears. I just read that they were a WWI regiment that Pres. Wilson sent to Russia because Michiganders were better suited for the cold. Thank you for your kind words.

I had no idea. Thanks so much for the insight.

Apologizing for missing your post. Thanks for the sentiment and for watching.

A man with real balls

Hopefully you're referring to mine. What's left of them after three wives are indeed solid...I think. Appreciate the post.

@@rkstudios450 yes sir......

Jeff's version is among the best if not the best renditions. And frankly, you can't take the Michigan out of anyone. Thank you for watching and your comment.

I appreciate your input and thanks for watching.

I did not know about Michigan Malaria...thanks for the info and for watching.

Oh wow! Very cool, thanks for the viewing.

Thanks so much. Tried to cover all the bases.

You did a nice job, sir.:-)

Had no idea. Will that one up. Thanks.

No problem

Its even funnier when I mention that I was told this by a southern civil war reenactor.

He also said that Michigan troops partook in Sherman’s march to the sea and we the troops that did the majority of the damage

Sherman certainly get them busy. If you don't have a picture of Lyman, you might check the Michigan Archive, they have an exdtensive library.

The 24th was in the east, not with Sherman

As are many, appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.

Excellent idea. Thanks for watching.

Thanks so much. Love my state.

So do I :)

@@amandakaake4275 Yup

I love this state too!

And Michigan loves you! Thank you for watching.

As do many Michiganders. Thanks for your comment.

I do too

Thanks so much for watching. Much appreciated.

i think the current flag is fine but sure chief, do you have a state flag design in mind?

@Kyle Le Heup nah, not unique enough, I'd prefer the state seal to not be on the flag at all, something with five blue stripes (alternating between lighter and darker) for each of the Great Lakes, also a unique shape as well, the standard rectangle is pretty dull

hmmmmmmmmm how about a road over a lake with a pot hole and a deer stuck in the pothole (dont get offended this is a stupid joke)

@@Randomeslaw-cz4yt I'm not offended by the joke, I like the joke, I'm more offended by the fact that you aren't wrong XD

@@ender_slayer3 I'm used to people getting offended over nothing, i called a kid a boomer so he sent me death threats lel

Glad you like our state. Enjoy your next trip and thanks for watching.

@@rkstudios450 I'm from New York City and I always go to Battle Creek Michigan I have friends over there which I consider them like family. Yes I will be going back in July but every time I'm over there I don't want to come back to New York that's how beautiful Michigan is

Then please stay! Battle Creek is about 40 miles west of Jackson, my hometown. I now live in Grass Lake, about 12 miles east. If you get to Jackson, stop by the Cascades. It's pretty cool. Here's link to documentary I did on said Cascades. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNugd5qitMe8kWg.html

Yes I will stay I will be there for two months and my friends are planning to take me to the Cascades I heard it's beautiful thank you for the link

Try to take a drive through the Irish Hills when you're here, the twin towers.

Thank you so very much. And thank you for taking the time to watch.

As am I, thank you for watching and your comment.

...and so glad you are here. Thanks for watching and the comment.

your welcome

What does suscribing do?

Just lets you know when a new video is uploaded, I think.

thanks again!

As am I Abby. Thanks for your comment.

Amen to you. Thanks for watching.

Would have been really awkward if we fought for the South. Thanks for watching.

Certainly better than, say, an Ohioan. Thanks for watching.

@@rkstudios450 Np

First time for everything, eh? Thanks for watching!

One and the same.

Good for you, and thanks for taking the time to watch.

Hadn't thought about the song that way...empire and all that. NTL, share if so inclined. Thanks for watching, too. Not kidding.

Great Lakes coalition time…

Never thought of it that way...but sure. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. Love my home state.

Obrigado. Thanks for watching.

@@rkstudios450 I thank you for posting this beautiful content. I am writing an article about the industrialization of the State of Michigan and I already know the music in which I am going to put it as the motto of the State. Hugs from Amazonas-Brazil

Good luck with your project. Hope I can read the article when finished. I produced documentaries, mostly Michigan based. I've included one on the Jackson, MI area's Cascades from a few years ago. Has fair amount of local industry info. My best to you. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNugd5qitMe8kWg.html

@@rkstudios450 First of all thank you very much for your attention, I am very happy for your help. I am a historian and as here in my city Manaus, if you have an Industrial Pole, I end up based in Detroit and the entire State of Michigan. Although I never visited the USA, Michigan is my favorite state, I have read and always see content about the state. Thanks again for the information, I will follow the letter, if you want I can pass my social networks, I always write about economics and post about industries. Including Fordlandia, a city built by Henry Ford in the middle of the Amazon Forest.

@@alissonnascimentoesouza4791 Good afternoon. Nice to hear from you. I'm not sure what an Industrial Pole is, so if you could explain, I would appreciate it. I believe I sent you the link to my document on Jackson's Cascades which covers the some of the area's industrial and transportation aspects. Here it is again if needed. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNugd5qitMe8kWg.html I saw a documentary on Fordlandia many years ago. My current understanding is that it was built to facilitate rubber production and that it had an opera house. I'll have to look into it more. You can find me on Facebook but don't really post much of anything. Would welcome a friend request. I'm enjoying our chats and look forward to hearing from you. Good luck with your projects and endeavors.

It has it's faults, but wouldn't live anywhere else. Thank you for watching.

Isn't today Lapeer's celebration of knee-high naturalists-mud creations? Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the view and comments. Love my state.

"Oh Tannenbaum," actually. Maryland has the same tune for its state song. I didn't write the thing. The Star Spangled Banner is based on a Scottish Pub song or the like. All done before licensing/copyright restrictions. Thanks for watching.

Michigan residents are really enthusiastic about their state. Thanks for watching.

Go White!

The melody is Old Tannebaum, and is also Maryland's. Thanks for watching.

"Oh Tannenbaum' ('Oh Christmas Tree") I was told Maryland has the same melody for their state song. Thanks for watching.

Thanks. Very much appreciated.

Michigan's official state song is "My Michigan." Also referred to as official anthem. "Michigan My Michigan is also referred to as state anthem, but not state song. Knew Maryland's state song had the same melody, but Iowa. Thanks for the insight and for watching.

@@rkstudios450 Thanks for addotional information.

Oh definitely...Prettier, too. Thanks for watching.

We'll have to be with unofficial state's song. Thanks for watching.

Vote those bastards out!

Appreciate your comment. Note that Michigan My Michigan is not our official state song., though many feel it should be.

@@rkstudios450 Sorry to be a little late. I did in fact read this comment months back when you posted it. And yes. You are correct that this ISN’T the OFFICIAL state song of the state of Michigan.

That fact was brought to my attention quite a while ago. Live and learn I guess.

I believe it was Oh Tannebaum (same thing). Thanks for watching.

We were on the same side back then. Thanks for watching.

So?

So ... you've stated it is Michigan's official song when it isn't. That fact is wrong so I write to correct it, and to tell an amusing story. Another song is Michigan's **official** state song - - but nobody ever sings it because they'd have to pay a royalty if they did, because it's still protected by copyright. Conversely, all three versions of the song you have uploaded are in the public domain; including Miessner's 1902 melody, which entered the public domain in 1958 (nine years before the death of its composer in 1967). Quick backstory: The authors of "My Michigan" (not to be confused with "Michigan, My Michigan") were politically well-connected. They used their connexions to get "My Michigan" named "an official song of the State of Michigan." But then they refused to sell or give their copyright to the state, apparently thinking they could make a lot of money by their song being played at every state function, in schools, etc. And for that reason, their song has never been sung at *any* state functions, in schools, etc., because nobody wants to pay a royalty to use it. Consequently, most people don't even know that Michigan does have an official state song, because nobody ever sings it. (Talk about classic!) The Bentley Library at the University of Michigan is one of the few places where you can find a copy of it. The state song that people DO get taught in schools is the third version of the UNofficial "Michigan, My Michigan" -- from 1902 (my fingers misspoke 1908 above), with words by Douglas Malloch of Muskegon. Malloch's lyrics have the same rhythm and meter as the original 1862 lyrics by Winifred Brent Lyster, and the second version written by James W. Long in 1886. But the current version of the song uses a new tune that was written by W. Otto Miessner of Detroit. You can hear the current melody of "Michigan, My Michigan" right here on KZfaq at: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9lmf7ForLbJgIU.html

I apologize for my flippant remark. Hope you enjoyed it in spite of the inaccuracy.

Here's a link to my recording of the 1902 Malloch-Meissner version of Michigan, My Michigan. Yes. Different lyrics and a completely different melody. My research revealed it was/has never "officially" adopted by the legislature. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7SBmq-hxM-pY2g.html

lets be real.... the official anthem is weak in comparison.

Little confused as to what your take away is, but hope you like the video.

@@rkstudios450 The video is beautiful!

@@kmcg6444 Your comment means a lot. Thank yhou so very much.

Yep. Oh Tannenbaum. It is not however, the official state song, "My Michigan" is and was named as such in 1937. The former is referred to as the state anthem. Thanks for watching.

@@rkstudios450 Thanks! I looked for "my michigan" and assumed it was the same song.

Then again, Hundreds, thousands of 50's Rock and Roll hits were based on three chords. Thanks for watching.