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Beadle's Dime Song Book No. 4 - Softcover

Irwin P. Beadle And Co

 
9780243416301: Beadle's Dime Song Book No. 4

Synopsis

This book is a vibrant tapestry of 19th-century American song, weaving together sentimental ballads, patriotic anthems, and lively folk tunes. The collection paints a vivid portrait of a nation in transition, grappling with themes of love, loss, home, and identity. Readers will encounter familiar classics such as "Home, Sweet Home" and "The Harp that once Through Tara's Halls," alongside lesser-known gems like "Maud Adair and I" and "The Cottage by the Sea." The songs traverse a range of emotions, from the melancholic yearning of "Johnny is Gone for a Soldier" to the playful humor of "Sparking Sunday Night" and "Uncle Tim, the Toper." The author's selection reveals the diverse influences that shaped American music during this era, including Irish folk songs, sentimental parlor ballads, and patriotic melodies celebrating national pride. Songs like "Columbia Rules the Sea" and "A National Song" evoke a sense of burgeoning national identity, while others like "Come Gang awa wi Me" and "Erin is my Home" speak to the immigrant experience and the longing for distant shores. Through this collection of songs, we gain a deeper understanding of the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century America, where sentimentalism, patriotism, and the echoes of diverse heritages intertwined to create a rich and evolving musical tapestry.

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