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- Jules Bledsoe introduced “Ol’ Man River,” but in a 1929 Broadway revival and in James Whale’s definitive 1936 film version, the song found its ideal singer: Paul Robeson, a Rutgers football star and Columbia-educated lawyer whose charismatic presence would have propelled him to the top of any entertainment medium not hobbled by racism.
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In the 1978 one-man play Paul Robeson, by Phillip Hayes Dean, there is a (perhaps fictitious) reference to the change in the lyrics - an unseen interviewer asks Robeson (played by James Earl Jones) about the original lyrics, and he responds "No, I don't sing it that way anymore".
He don' plant taters, He don't plant cotton, An' dem dat plants'em is soon forgotten, But ol'man river, He jes keeps rollin'along. You an'me, we sweat an' strain, Body all achin' an' racket...
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May 2, 2024 · Who was Paul Robeson, and why is he important to the legacy of “Ol’ Man River”? What was the controversy surrounding the portrayal of African Americans in “Show Boat”? Why has “Ol’ Man River” remained a popular song throughout the years?
Mar 9, 2022 · Paul Robeson sings Ol' Man River from the 1936 musical film "Show Boat" Directed by James Whale.#PaulRobeson #Musical.
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Nov 7, 2023 · Paul Robeson, a celebrated African American singer and actor, initially brought “Ol’ Man River” to life in the original production of “Show Boat.” His powerful portrayal of Joe, the character who sings the song, became one of his most influential and memorable performances.
Apr 25, 2013 · Original version: Show Boat (1927)Music: Jerome KernLyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
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“Ol’ Man River” was composed by Jerome Kern for Show Boat (1927), a musical based on Edna Ferber’s 1926 novel. He dedicated it to Paul Robeson, though Robeson didn’t accept the role as ...
