The American Song Treasury: 100 Favorites

The American Song Treasury: 100 Favorites by Theodore Raph

Music has always played an important part in American life - from the hymns sung in colonial days, to partisan songs that supported independence, and war songs that boosted morale. Immigration, westward movement and industrialzation all helped contribute to America's musical archives. This outstanding collection of 100 all-time favorite songs offers an unbeatable combination: the music and lyrics of well-known tunes in easy-to-sing keys, together with equally entertaining background information on each song. Assembled by noted composer, arranger, and musical director Theodore Raph, this impressive volume spans 300 years - from the haunting strains of "Greensleeves" to songs that reached new peaks of popularity in the 1950s ("He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"). Perfect for party sing-alongs or for one's own enjoyment, these appealing songs all made past hit parades. "Yankee Doodle" was on "on the charts" during the Revolutionary War; "Clementine" and "Sweet Betsy from Pike" were widely hummed, sung, whistled, and played in the mid-nineteenth century. "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" and "Wabash Cannonball" heralded the era of transcontinental railroad construction; and regional songs such as "My Old Kentucky Home", "On the Banks of the Wabash", and "Home on the Range" became nationwide favorites. Easy-to-play piano accompaniments, guitar chords and complete lyrics make these familiar melodies ideal ice-breakers on picnics, boating excursions, camping trips, and a host of other group activities. Because they're in the public domain, these tunes are also desirable for professional and commercial use. Singers, pianists, students, teachers - songsters at all levels of expertise - will be delighted with these musical moments from bygone eras. 

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 416
• Book Size: 8-1/2" x 11"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 4 through adult
• ISBN 10: 0486252221
• ISBN 13: 9780486252223

Book Condition:

• This book is brand new and is in perfect condition. 

Why We Love It

This collection of music is perfect to share with your children! The songs bring back memories for adults, and kids of all ages enjoy them.