Stephen Foster and his songs
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The life of Stephen Foster and how he became a great songwriter whose songs are still world famous., Recreates phases of the composer's life and selected events that influenced his songs. Opening sequences trace his early life from birth through composing for minstrel shows, selling songs to publishers, and to his marriage to Jane McDowell. Briefly treated are his personal misfortunes, his difficulty in selling his music during the last portion of his life, and the factors contributing to his death. Foster songs given particular attention include: "Tioga Waltz," "Oh! Susana," "Swanee River," "Old Black Joe," and "Beautiful Dreamer."
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The life of Stephen Foster and how he became a great songwriter whose songs are still world famous., Recreates phases of the composer's life and selected events that influenced his songs. Opening sequences trace his early life from birth through composing for minstrel shows, selling songs to publishers, and to his marriage to Jane McDowell. Briefly treated are his personal misfortunes, his difficulty in selling his music during the last portion of his life, and the factors contributing to his death. Foster songs given particular attention include: "Tioga Waltz," "Oh! Susana," "Swanee River," "Old Black Joe," and "Beautiful Dreamer.", NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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