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      • " Ol' Man River " is a show tune from the 1927 musical Show Boat with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, who wrote the song in 1925.
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    " Ol' Man River " is a show tune from the 1927 [5] musical Show Boat with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, who wrote the song in 1925. The song contrasts the struggles and hardships of African Americans with the endless, uncaring flow of the Mississippi River.

  4. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-ol-manThe Meaning Behind The Song: Ol’ Man River by Paul Robeson

    May 2, 2024 · “Ol’ Man River” was originally written by composer Jerome Kern and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II for the 1927 musical “Show Boat.” The show was groundbreaking for its time, as it tackled serious issues such as racial prejudice and the struggles of African Americans in the South.

  5. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-ol-manThe Meaning Behind The Song: Ol' Man River; song (from Show ...

    Nov 7, 2023 · Who originally sang “Ol’ Man River”? 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. 2.

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  7. rodgersandhammerstein.com › show-boat › ol-man-riverOl' Man River - Song from Show Boat by Rodgers & Hammerstein

    “The melody of ‘Ol’ Man River’ was conceived immediately after my first hearing Paul Robeson’s speaking voice,” Kern later wrote, having seen Robeson perform in a non-musical play. Robeson became the definitive voice behind this stunning anthem.

  8. ig.ft.com › life-of-a-song › ol-man-riverOl’ Man River — a powerful indictment of black oppression

    Sep 20, 2020 · Kern and Hammerstein had bass singer Paul Robeson in mind when they wrote “Ol’ Man River”. He had become the first black movie star in The Emperor Jones in 1925 — but he was unavailable...

  9. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesOl' Man River - Wikiwand

    " Ol' Man River " is a show tune from the 1927 musical Show Boat with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, who wrote the song in 1925. The song contrasts the struggles and hardships of African Americans with the endless, uncaring flow of the Mississippi River.

  10. www.youtube.com › watchPaul Robeson - Ol' Man River (Showboat - 1936) J.Kern O ...

    O' man river, Dat ol' man river, He mus'know sumpin' But don't say nuthin' He jes' keeps rollin' He keeps on rollin' along. (Long ol' river forever keeps rollin' on...) He don' plant...

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