USA State Song: Rhode Island - Rhode Island's It For Me

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  • "Rhode Island’s It For Me" is the official state song of Rhode Island. The lyrics are by Charlie Hall, and the music was written by Maria Day. Hall, a comedian, was known for poking fun at Rhode Island in the songs composed for the comedy troupes of "Charlie Hall's Ocean State Follies." Asked at some point after 1992 if he could write something good about the state, Hall penned "Rhode Island’s It For Me." It was adopted as the state song in 1996, replacing "Rhode Island," by T. Clarke Browne, which became the official state march.

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  • @patriciajablonowski5068
    @patriciajablonowski5068 6 років тому +111

    It may be small, but it's 6% bigger at low tide!

  • @thatocelot879
    @thatocelot879 3 роки тому +19

    "Rhode Island license plate. You never see those."
    -The Cat in the Hat

    • @B.O.I.2
      @B.O.I.2 2 місяці тому

      Well jokes on him i have

  • @93stormer
    @93stormer Рік тому +18

    Cute story about how this song was written by a comedian who constantly made fun of Rhode Island and was challenged to write something positive about it instead. I think he succeeded!

    • @ronniefaraj1524
      @ronniefaraj1524 3 місяці тому

      ??

    • @B.O.I.2
      @B.O.I.2 2 місяці тому

      Dont ask why i have an ak-47

    • @MustraOrdo
      @MustraOrdo Місяць тому

      @@B.O.I.2 I don't take orders from anyone. Why do you have an ak-47?

  • @madamedunord5243
    @madamedunord5243 4 роки тому +35

    What a very beautiful state!
    I’m Mexican and I have only visited Texas, but this song is so beautiful!
    I home to visit it one day!
    Love from Veracruz, Mexico 😘❤️🇺🇸🇲🇽

    • @B.O.I.2
      @B.O.I.2 Рік тому

      It's actually nice in here it's pretty sunny rn

  • @MichaelTheAwesome32
    @MichaelTheAwesome32 7 років тому +200

    it's pretty funny when your anthem is longer than your state

    • @helpfultips1533
      @helpfultips1533 6 років тому +8

      Rhode Island has the longest coast line

    • @victorlikesmetal3662
      @victorlikesmetal3662 6 років тому +4

      Ow

    • @williamroderick399
      @williamroderick399 6 років тому +3

      4000 miles of costline

    • @capriomrowkicz1751
      @capriomrowkicz1751 3 роки тому +4

      Dont hate this state .Rhode Island is most of oldest usa territors

    • @FreunGaming
      @FreunGaming 3 роки тому +3

      @@capriomrowkicz1751 well that is wrong Delaware was the oldest state but don't hate Rhode island stil

  • @slefle5301
    @slefle5301 4 роки тому +18

    I was born in Rhode Island and I am proud of my state

  • @florianpierredumont4775
    @florianpierredumont4775 4 роки тому +27

    Very beautiful song. Greetings from France, from the other side of the Atlantic ! =)

  • @michaelwilkes8906
    @michaelwilkes8906 3 роки тому +10

    This makes me so proud of my home state... originally from RI... moved to MA when I was young, now I’m going to college in RI and I intend of living there the rest of my life. Love my home state!!!

  • @patricksratliff
    @patricksratliff 6 років тому +14

    What a terrific blend of naturalistic poetry, subtle sociopolitical commentary, and a straightforward explanation of exactly what a lighthouse does.

  • @christophershell7564
    @christophershell7564 5 років тому +18

    Rhode Island has always been my favorite state (I live in Ohio). It may be the thirteenth state, but that just gives the little area of land that could easily fit in Yellow Stone some spirit.

  • @sanfranman4919
    @sanfranman4919 2 роки тому +6

    Born and raised here. I never take this State for granted. So, so many beautiful areas, and towns. If you've never been, I recommend it. I'd be delighted to give any visitor a personal half day tour of the State and share its history and sights with you!

    • @alexandrialeonora6542
      @alexandrialeonora6542 2 роки тому +1

      I live in Japan now but LOVE introducing the state and its many little wonders to Japanese people. Many of the students I've taught have now made added Rhode Island to their bucket lists of places to see in the world!

  • @chowdercat1776
    @chowdercat1776 6 років тому +47

    This made me so proud and honored to be a Rhode Islander.

  • @lafaqmacros8667
    @lafaqmacros8667 5 років тому +16

    My home State. Rhode Island. I love it so much and I wouldn't swap it for anything.

    • @ozillthesergal
      @ozillthesergal 5 років тому +1

      I agree Cumberland forever.

    • @thaimays6933
      @thaimays6933 2 роки тому

      Shout out to providence the capital after Newport was

    • @B.O.I.2
      @B.O.I.2 Рік тому

      Nice I actually live here, I used to live in California LA but we moved here now

  • @Phadokus
    @Phadokus Рік тому +2

    This song reminds me of when I used to live in Warwick ri best years of my life

  • @GigiplayZ_Z
    @GigiplayZ_Z 2 роки тому +3

    my school music teacher Kathryn Chester helped with this.she is a music teacher at Curvin-Mccabe Elementary school.

  • @hot-pocket-bob-8447
    @hot-pocket-bob-8447 2 роки тому +4

    Just a beautiful song! Greetings from Maryland

  • @seanmccalop1197
    @seanmccalop1197 2 роки тому +5

    Best state in New England, so proud to call RI my new home 🏘️🏘️🏘️

  • @CPez
    @CPez 4 роки тому +4

    I certainly know “You Come From Rhode Island” and “We’re Off On the Road to Rhode Island” by Seth MacFarline, But NEVER heard this tune!

  • @JacobP81
    @JacobP81 3 роки тому +8

    Lived in Rhode Island all my life and just found out about our anthem. Nice anthem.

  • @Saturnia2014
    @Saturnia2014 4 роки тому +7

    HP Lovecraft approves of his state song.

  • @rssell
    @rssell 5 років тому +12

    Lifelong RI resident. I've never heard this. On point though! Keep the other 49! Also - jewelry was once our biggest export. All that closed 30 years ago and factories left empty. Now artist lofts.

    • @alexandrialeonora6542
      @alexandrialeonora6542 2 роки тому +1

      I'm a Rhode Islander, too. :) We sang this song as part of a school concert when I was in elementary school (over 20 years ago). I always thought it was beautiful, and that we are lucky indeed to come from such a beautiful state (even our motto of "Hope" is beautiful). And yes, that is a bit sad about the jewellers. I come from a family of fine RI jewellers!

    • @rssell
      @rssell 2 роки тому +1

      @@alexandrialeonora6542 Cool! Most discount RI because we're so small. Fact is - RI was founded only a few years after the Pilgrams landed on Plymouth Rock in 1630. Roger founded our colony with the help of natives on the principle of basic human decency and equality for all - a concept the puritans soon forgot after the first 'Thanksgiving'. /sorry for history rant

  • @pizza4paddy375
    @pizza4paddy375 2 роки тому +4

    I want to live here so bad ! Greetings from California

    • @B.O.I.2
      @B.O.I.2 Рік тому +1

      Hello I uses to live in California but we moves here because My mom's brother lived there.

  • @newenglandsolidarity9784
    @newenglandsolidarity9784 5 років тому +5

    Greetings from Knightsville, RI! #RaimondoForPresident

  • @JJLiu-xc3kg
    @JJLiu-xc3kg 3 роки тому +5

    When your anthem admits you’re freezing

  • @shuyuzhang1190
    @shuyuzhang1190 Рік тому +3

    Why doesn't the singer have any recognition? She mastered this song (but the "yeah~" at the end is so extra...)

  • @capriomrowkicz1751
    @capriomrowkicz1751 2 роки тому +5

    This song is great.Grettings from Poland!

  • @benjaminalbright4003
    @benjaminalbright4003 3 місяці тому

    I have a good friend from RI and I used to tease him about coming from the smallest state. I recently viaited him and saw RI for the first time and by golly its amazing. So much to do and see. It is a beautiful place, and I hold much love for it

  • @jamescorriveau5989
    @jamescorriveau5989 3 роки тому +5

    Life long Rhode Islander. I actually can't stand living in Pawtucket, but this was state pride here.

    • @astro_mapping1
      @astro_mapping1 5 місяців тому

      Move to Warwick. Or Providence, even. Or Cranston.

  • @wolf-man-bear-pig-torque
    @wolf-man-bear-pig-torque 4 роки тому +3

    Lol, Some of these State songs seems like musical songs. I like it.

  • @InkblotHyena
    @InkblotHyena 6 років тому +11

    I live in Westerly. Yeah, that little down you'll hit on the way to the Misquamicut. I've lived in this state for twenty-two years of my life, and despite the negative stigma, and idiotic tourists asking there Quahog is, I love it.
    I can't imagine living anywhere else. You stay you, Little Rhody.

  • @MaRusya07-N
    @MaRusya07-N 7 років тому +6

    How beautiful! Wow!

  • @matthewentrekin7848
    @matthewentrekin7848 5 років тому +7

    Can Dropkick Murphys make a cover of this? Its missing that new england punk feel.

  • @nexminecraft4895
    @nexminecraft4895 5 років тому +9

    it has 20% of the nations historic sights!

    • @inconnu4961
      @inconnu4961 3 роки тому +1

      @Nathan Tessitore Well no wonder! RI has the ability to be JUST as expensive as Mass, but without anything interesting to visit! Just a friendly jab from a fellow new Englander!

  • @shillarodrigues2612
    @shillarodrigues2612 7 років тому +22

    home of del's lemonade, coffee milk, and the stupid question that is "Is spooner street real?" 😂✌

    • @steampunklemur
      @steampunklemur 6 років тому +2

      The answer if you were wondering is, Yes, Spooner St. is real

    • @lafaqmacros8667
      @lafaqmacros8667 5 років тому

      +Ryan Pardey Family guy

  • @brandonmoreau3025
    @brandonmoreau3025 7 років тому +3

    thank you

  • @killaben85
    @killaben85 4 роки тому +6

    Ah Rhode Island, My State’s Daycation spot. Just kidding sort of, much love from Connecticut. At least your guys anthem is actually about your State.

  • @Nick-ed3tm
    @Nick-ed3tm 2 роки тому +3

    God Bless Rhode Island And it’s people

  • @lolaz82
    @lolaz82 4 роки тому +6

    I personally love the streets of North Providence, with the potholes and gunshots ☺️ gosh I miss home...

  • @pdaigle531
    @pdaigle531 5 місяців тому +4

    Who’s here to see what Cody from Alternative History Hub will say about this state song. 🤣

    • @suuriz
      @suuriz 5 місяців тому +1

      this song hits hard imo but it does mentions rhode island alot he will probably give it a A or B

  • @SantaCruzHappy1
    @SantaCruzHappy1 3 місяці тому

    I had no idea that Rhode Island had a state song! cool!

  • @EmperorChiCheung
    @EmperorChiCheung 6 років тому +41

    The tiniest state with the needlessly longest name.

    • @hollyhock9638
      @hollyhock9638 4 роки тому +6

      The state of Rhode island and Providence plantations 👌

    • @hollyhock9638
      @hollyhock9638 4 роки тому +5

      @Nathan TessitoreI don't see why a plantation is a type of farm it doesn't necessarily mean it's racist plus the long name is kinda funny

    • @hollyhock9638
      @hollyhock9638 3 роки тому +2

      @Adolf Hitler I think Rhode works a lil lol because usually we have the worst drivers in the U.S annually sometimes we are second place but usually we are first for having bad driving xD

    • @johnsala1619
      @johnsala1619 3 роки тому +1

      @@hollyhock9638 worse than New Jersey drivers, it's really hard to imagine

    • @johnsala1619
      @johnsala1619 3 роки тому +4

      @Adolf Hitler true, while RI isn't an island, it has over 100 islands including Aquidneck Island (aka Rhode Island), the original location of RI colony (it's an English corruption of the Dutch "Roodt Eylandt", meaning "red island"). Aquidneck is one of the largest islands in the US. Block Island and Conanicut Island are also pretty huge.

  • @kapenetamanu4905
    @kapenetamanu4905 5 років тому +1

    Nice and beautiful for ever.

  • @cullenanderson173
    @cullenanderson173 5 років тому +7

    Around The NFL Podcast anyone else?

  • @jessicafugere7368
    @jessicafugere7368 2 роки тому +2

    "Residents who speak their minds" 🤣🤣🤣 ... soooo true! Don't screw with us, we'll tell you where to go & how to get there.

  • @alysiabarrieault7864
    @alysiabarrieault7864 4 роки тому +3

    I live here! Like the song, but too cold! 🥶

    • @jasonwilliamtjandra
      @jasonwilliamtjandra 2 роки тому +1

      I mean it's New England, ofc it's too cold, especially in the winter.

  • @jamescorriveau2194
    @jamescorriveau2194 3 роки тому

    Pawtucket boy here.
    I like this song.

  • @williamroderick399
    @williamroderick399 6 років тому

    Thank you i wasn't thouth this in school

  • @csabahorvath6971
    @csabahorvath6971 3 роки тому +1

    bravo gratulations yes mbamisimo

  • @Aman123ace
    @Aman123ace 3 роки тому +1

    Lots of pride for the only state smaller than pierce County, Washington

  • @wicket042
    @wicket042 8 місяців тому +1

    i lived here my hole life and never heard this song
    😅

  • @edwardcumpstey9061
    @edwardcumpstey9061 5 років тому +11

    Rhode Island was the first state to cede from the British Empire. 💪👌

  • @MsVtownsend
    @MsVtownsend 4 роки тому +4

    💛💛💛💛💛
    💛 ⚓ 💛
    💛 hope 💛
    💛💛💛💛💛

  • @anonymous3727
    @anonymous3727 3 роки тому +1

    Cranston , RI for life

  • @kkkitchen5104
    @kkkitchen5104 8 місяців тому

    my home state

  • @kenlandon6130
    @kenlandon6130 3 роки тому +1

    Ever since 1920, great state

  • @admirrakovic3936
    @admirrakovic3936 10 місяців тому

    I used to own a cymbal a drum cymbal from Rhode Island's

  • @viniciorodrigues8436
    @viniciorodrigues8436 6 років тому +3

    Muito bonita essa música, embora não é brasileira

  • @croixs
    @croixs 2 роки тому

    I used to live here.

  • @GrandeExplosaoHanakiri
    @GrandeExplosaoHanakiri 7 років тому +4

    Land of Lovecraft

  • @nickirito3435
    @nickirito3435 2 роки тому +1

    This is one of the only state songs or.even national.anthems.that doesn't sound British, but the video still shows the f-ing red coats.

  • @joelucas7052
    @joelucas7052 6 років тому

    It's funny as fuck cuz we're so corrupt XD "No longer unaware" my ass!

  • @ErikHagsrom
    @ErikHagsrom 2 дні тому

    I live in Rhode island

  • @hollyhock9638
    @hollyhock9638 4 роки тому +1

    Lol no mention of Pawtucket or central falls cuz we suck XD

  • @naachne
    @naachne 4 роки тому +1

    beautiful state song or is it the singer?

  • @jenniferbundy9037
    @jenniferbundy9037 3 роки тому +1

    Rhode Island ocean state

  • @freaked-outcenk7990
    @freaked-outcenk7990 3 роки тому +1

    Is this Thalia singing?!!!

  • @balancedaustralia
    @balancedaustralia 2 роки тому

    You should remake it. It's hard to read the text and the background pictures are not clear.
    Why use text with white background?

  • @jamespyle777
    @jamespyle777 2 роки тому

    Was there an episode of Family Guy that had this song?

  • @lesufablesugeometriquesu9483
    @lesufablesugeometriquesu9483 28 днів тому

    Do I even exist?

  • @declanbeard8503
    @declanbeard8503 4 роки тому +2

    I'm doing a report on Rhode Island

  • @hortonweller5088
    @hortonweller5088 Рік тому

    This is a great song. But I can't help but notice this seems a POV of a wealthy Rhode Islander and/or *wealthy* New Yorker who summers in Newport.

  • @joaniesteele6421
    @joaniesteele6421 6 років тому +4

    Can you do Oklahoma’s state song please?

  • @rontam06
    @rontam06 Рік тому +1

    This is my states Anthem 😐 GURLLLLL BYEEEEEE

  • @isanelseem3057
    @isanelseem3057 3 роки тому

    Who's singing this? :)

  • @flaviodamasceno748
    @flaviodamasceno748 Рік тому +2

    😘😘🇧🇷🇧🇷❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @ronstecker1641
    @ronstecker1641 2 роки тому

    To those who have lived their entire lives in RI- and think it's no big deal (not the state size!)-go live somewhere else for a while and you will come crawling back-I DID !

  • @swirlspin7890
    @swirlspin7890 5 років тому +2

    Yassss I can do meh report nowwww

  • @anakinskywalker9772
    @anakinskywalker9772 2 роки тому

    For me, the anthem of Rhode Island is Road to Rhode Island by family guy

  • @titushooey3914
    @titushooey3914 4 роки тому +1

    Do North Dakota's state song

  • @bakingtourist9245
    @bakingtourist9245 3 роки тому +1

    Would Rhode Islanders suggest a Texan to move to Rhody?

  • @jenniferbundy9037
    @jenniferbundy9037 3 роки тому +1

    Rhode Island

  • @user-es9wo7qf3d
    @user-es9wo7qf3d 5 років тому +3

    Family Guy live there

  • @titushooey3914
    @titushooey3914 Місяць тому

    New York: I have the biggest city
    California: I have Hollywood
    North Dakota: I have nuke bases
    Florida: I get hit by hurricanes alot
    Georgia: I have Coca Cola
    And Rhode Island: and I have Hasbro

  • @shanemikovich8113
    @shanemikovich8113 8 років тому +3

    is there a song for arizona

    • @MichaelTheAwesome32
      @MichaelTheAwesome32 7 років тому +1

      The Arizona March Song is their state song

    • @nexminecraft4895
      @nexminecraft4895 5 років тому +1

      there is a song for every state! (hi from ireland)

    • @rhodeisland9377
      @rhodeisland9377 3 роки тому +2

      @@nexminecraft4895 Not every state. New Jersey has no official state song

    • @madbrowniac7871
      @madbrowniac7871 Рік тому

      "Arizona" by Mark Lindsay comes to mind. And there is a YT Channel with plenty of Songs by Arizona based Recording Artists. Loy Clingman has about seventeen or so. Miss Donna Fargo has two.🤔🎤💃🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🎺🎷🥁🎻B.W.

  • @WithWissam
    @WithWissam 3 роки тому +1

    Potholes. Worst economy in the nation . Unemployment very high .high taxation . Expensive ....
    but still beautiful nature .
    State to visit for a day or 2 but definitely not to live in.. Unless you have to for family reasons

  • @jovan5840
    @jovan5840 4 роки тому

    Just here for freaking project

  • @stephenogunbiyi4382
    @stephenogunbiyi4382 10 місяців тому

    Lol

  • @Venti-Barbatos-616
    @Venti-Barbatos-616 5 років тому

    theme of Arknights🐰

  • @PikaChu-kj4ms
    @PikaChu-kj4ms 3 роки тому

    State where Griffins live

  • @hawtdawg3821
    @hawtdawg3821 4 роки тому +1

    *Family guy intensifies*

  • @Gufanyuanying68
    @Gufanyuanying68 Рік тому

    It really good, but it sounds like Disney song

  • @landonlaf
    @landonlaf 6 років тому +10

    It’s funny because Rhode Island isn’t surrounded by the see it is not an island

    • @landonlaf
      @landonlaf 6 років тому +1

      I meant sea

    • @joelucas7052
      @joelucas7052 6 років тому +5

      Rhode Island is actually just referring to the large Island of Nantucket, the state's full name is "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations" so Rhode Island itself is an island, but the rest of the state is made up of the Providence Plantations

    • @rogerw.5442
      @rogerw.5442 5 років тому +4

      Nantucket is in Massachusetts. Aquidneck island (Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport) is "Rhode Island".

    • @MattyC62185
      @MattyC62185 5 років тому +2

      there are several other islands as well especially block island
      @@rogerw.5442

    • @MattyC62185
      @MattyC62185 4 роки тому +1

      Nathan Tessitore That and all the islands in Narragansett Bay Glass block island all add up and people don’t realize how just how long the coast line is if you add all that up

  • @teanchaiploytum1779
    @teanchaiploytum1779 2 роки тому

    Teanchai ploytum thailand

  • @brremsilverte.9022
    @brremsilverte.9022 2 роки тому

    "surrounded by the sea"
    thats a fucking lie

  • @AdamRI1988
    @AdamRI1988 4 роки тому +4

    It's the greatest state in the U.S. What we practice as Americans started in RI. First to claim independence from King George and last to sign the Constitution to ensure it's perfection. We are the greatest state you clowns. Enjoy the song 😁

    • @christophershell7564
      @christophershell7564 3 роки тому +2

      First state invaded during the revolution (the Brits marched on NY from RI), first state to capture a English naval vessel, produced the most feared general of the thirteen colonies (Greene), first to abolish slavery (in its colonial charter/constitution), first state in the industrial revolution.

  • @Memberofdoom
    @Memberofdoom 4 роки тому +1

    I got the fuck out of this state as soon as I was old enough to. Came back for two years out of necessity... then right back out the door. Never going back, all I miss is the coffee milk. screw this place

  • @pranomchatrak8156
    @pranomchatrak8156 6 років тому

    Lsland

  • @cloudbreeze8404
    @cloudbreeze8404 5 років тому +1

    I'm only here for a project xD

  • @jovan5840
    @jovan5840 4 роки тому

    Fp

  • @Itz_Alagoano
    @Itz_Alagoano 3 роки тому

    Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk