The "Missouri Waltz" became the state song under an act adopted by the General Assembly
on June 30, 1949. The song came from a melody by John V. Eppel
and was arranged by Frederic Knight Logan, using lyrics written
by J.R. Shannon. First published in 1914, the song did not sell
well and was considered
a failure. By 1939, the song had gained
popularity and six million copies had been sold. Sales increased
substantially after Missourian Harry S. Truman became president,
and it was reported that the "Missouri Waltz" was his favorite
song.
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