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Sweet Virginia Breeze. " Sweet Virginia Breeze " is the official state song of Virginia. While collaborating in 1978, Richmond artists Steve Bassett and Robbin Thompson wrote "Sweet Virginia Breeze" during a rehearsal for their concert at Virginia Commonwealth University. [1] The first studio recording of the song was on their album Together in ...
[citation needed] They co-wrote "Find Out in Time", which was recorded by Schmit with Poco on their 1977 album, Indian Summer. In 1978 Thompson released Together, a collaboration with another Richmond-based songwriter, Steve Bassett. Among the songs they co-wrote and recorded for this album was an early version of "Sweet Virginia Breeze".
Oct 10, 2015 · The 66-year-old, who co-wrote the beloved song "Sweet Virginia Breeze" in 1978, had been battling cancer for more than 15 years, according to his Facebook page.
Oct 30, 2008 · The Robbin Thompson Band- Sweet Virginia Breeze
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Telling Stories and Singing Songs. With his signature tune, “Sweet Virginia Breeze,” an album called Out on the Chesapeake, dozens of local appearances over the years and his close identification with the Commonwealth, it’s understandable that most people think Robbin Thompson is a native Virginian. But that’s not the case.
Aug 4, 2019 · Robbin Thompson and Steve Bassett - "Sweet Virginia Breeze"(b/w "Virginia In The Springtime")(Thompson; Bassett)Richmond Records single RR-1002 (CD audio)Rel...
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Thompson, along with friend Steve Bassett, authored the song “Sweet Virginia Breeze,” which was recently confirmed as the popular state song of Virginia. He has also written and recorded songs with Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit (who also sings harmonies on many of Robbin’s recordings).
