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Joseph Brackett

American songwriter

Joseph Brackett Jr. (May 6, 1797 – July 4, 1882) was an American songwriter, author, and elder of The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, better known as the Shakers. The most famous song attributed to Brackett, "Simple Gifts", is still widely performed and adapted.

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Works

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  • Lord of the Dance
  • Over the Rainbow / Simple Gifts
  • Simple Gifts
  • The Gift to be Simple