George Frederick Root
American songwriter
George Frederick Root (August 30, 1820 – August 6, 1895) was a romantic American composer, who found particular fame during the American Civil War, with songs such as "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!", the tune re-used for "Jesus Loves the Little Children", and "The Battle Cry of Freedom". He is regarded as the first American to compose a secular cantata.
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Works
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- Battle Cry of Freedom
- God Save Ireland
- I Sing the Mighty Power
- Jesus Loves the Little Children
- Just Before the Battle Mother
- Kiss Me Mother, Kiss Your Darling
- Luffaren
- My Days Are Gliding Swiftly By
- The Vacant Chair
- Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!
- Tramp, Tramp
- Varina