In 1859, Daniel Emmett introduced "I Wish I Was In Dixie's Land" (later named "Dixie") in New York City.

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But Helm is best known for providing the vocals to such rock 'n' roll standards as "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, " the latter a tale of a Confederate veteran sizing up his wasted land.

CNN: Levon Helm, co-founder of The Band, dead at 71