RIP Jim Nabors
 

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I'm proud to say that I at least once got to see him sing "Back Home Again in Indiana"

RIP Mr. Nabors!

Always had a tear come from my eyes during his singing of " back home again in Indiana ". Thanks for all the great memories jim nabors. Thanks.

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True icon at the Indy 500. Wish they would always play his recording of Back home again in Indiana, at every Indy 500. Will sure be missed. God rest his soul. Thanks for the memories.:22::22::22:

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Originally Posted by etripp:
https://youtu.be/7wcgaRkHAWY

I'll go with the 1974 version....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDfM2MrwbXY

....even though all versions were top shelf. :6:

R.I.P. Jim.

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I was present at everyone of his Indy 500 performances and each one sent a chill up my spine! What a magnificent voice! Rest in Peace, Jim Nabors!

R.i.p mr nabors

How does an Alabama boy become the singing voice of the Indy 500?

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The 500 is all about tradition and Jim Nabors was one of the quirkiest. But a favorite of mine.
I hope his tradition is built upon by inviting Jim Cornelison, who just nailed the song this year, back yearly.

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Jim Cornelison 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNPyL73sqdk

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He could not only sing... he could dance too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJBhxhnkh8E

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Look , Jim Nabors even sings with Meathead from "All in the Family"! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ4-...&feature=share

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It was always amazing to see Jim bring us all together on Race Day. Didn't really matter where you came from, we were all Hoosiers when he sang. I never met Jim personally, but it seems like we have lost a very dear friend.

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I remember being a kid and seeing Gomer Pyle standing there with a mic and then when he started singing, that voice came booming out. It blew me away then and still does.

Originally Posted by i love dirt track racing:
Always had a tear come from my eyes during his singing of " back home again in Indiana ". Thanks for all the great memories jim nabors. Thanks.

Since I am 56 years old I am sure I am closer to dying then I am being born. I am trying to make my big day in the dirt easier on my sisters by at least finally getting my will finished.. I really want to pick a song to play at my funeral and after playing different years of Jim singing the song I'm thinking this might be my pick!!

I bet to a person that never watched or was at the 500 the song wouldn't be as emotional as it does to most of us!!

Well said by all you on this thread. As a child all I dreamed of was being a race car driver especially at the Indianapolis 500. So much of the spectacle get me a little verklempt, not the least of which was Jim singing that song. Rest in peace Mr Nabors. Also thankful they got it right with Chicago Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornielson. Living in the shadow of Chicago and being a huge hockey fan I've seen him work plenty, and a fine choice. I hope he continues. If for some reason he doesn't, the former Hawk anthem singer Wayne Mesmer would do equally well