![]() +"On Moonlight Bay" (1912) - w: Edward Madden/ģ3. "My Melancholy Baby" (1912) - w: George A. + "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (1911) - w & m: Irving Berlinģ1. +"By the Light of the Silvery Moon" (1909) -ģ0. "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" (1908) - words: Jack Norworth/Ģ9. "I Love You Truly" (1906) - w & m: Carrie Jacobs-BondĢ6. # "Give My Regards To Broadway" (1904) -Ģ5. "Toyland" (1903) - words: Glen McDonough/Ģ3. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (1900) - w: James W. # "On the Banks of the Wabash" (1897) - w & m: Paul DreiserĢ0. # "Prayer of Thanksgiving (We Gather Together)" (1894). # "After the Ball" (1892) - w & m: Charles K. # "Grandfather's Clock" (1876) - w & m: Henry Clay Workġ5. M: Matthias Keller (written for National Peace Jubilee in Boston)ġ3. "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" (1863) -ġ1. "Weeping Sad and Lonely ( When This Cruel War is Over)" -ġ0. # "Willie Has Gone to the War" (1863) - w & m: Stephen C. "The Battle Cry of Freedom" (1862) - w & m: George F. # "A Prayer for the Captive" (1862) - w & m: Cecilia DeVereĦ. "The Bonnie Blue Flag" (1861) - w: Harry McCarthyĥ. W: Julia Ward Howe/ m: attributed to William Steffeģ. # "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" (1862). Note: Songs are arranged by date, not by popularity or Billboard listing.ġ. Songs listed below marked with # are available on Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories, 1890 - 1954 The recordings include a cross section of music, including 18th century psalm tunes, 19th century patriotic songs 20th century classical, jazz, stage & screen, and popular songs.Īlso take part in the annual free web event known as To honor this anniversary, a survey of recommended recordings has been compiled listing essential American music. The year 2009 marked the the 250th anniversary of the Radio, Movies and World War II (1939-1949) The list of 100 songs is not based solely on surveys such as the Billboard charts, but the authoritative reference books by Joel Whitburn were used as sources and songs evoking their historical period.ģ.songs chosen because of their popularity ![]() songs which are representative of a musical style.Ģ. There is no way to please everyone's musical tastes.ġ. It is a matter of subjective opinion which song might be greater than another. Naturally not all the great songs could be included. Having both words and music.Therefore, there are no instrumental works included on this list.Ĭlassical, folk, blues, jazz, pop (or easy listening), stage musicals, movie songs, country & western, rhythm & blues, and rock. on the day of the program.The classification of a song is a short piece Advance reservations are required for lunch and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 before 9 a.m. Lunch is a $2 suggested donation for adults over 60 years of age or $7 for all others. ![]() This free program is part of the Federation’s Connecting With Community Series and will be followed by a kosher hot lunch. Graham and Barbara Dean will sing his songs and Richard Meyers' slide presentation will show scenes from the Civil War and Mr. Ann-Elizabeth Barnes, his great-great-granddaughter, will narrate his life. Root's life and music as it pertains to the Civil War. This multi-media presentation follows Mr. His song, The Battle Cry of Freedom became perhaps the most universally sung patriotic song throughout the war years. George Frederick Root, whose life and work became defined by the Civil War, was born in Sheffield in 1820 and was at one time the most popular singer-songwriter in America. The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community program presents "Music in the Air: The Life and Music of George Frederick Root, A Berkshire County Native Son." ![]()
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