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    Ol' Man River - Wikipedia

    "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. It is sung from the point of … See more

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    The song was first performed in the original stage production of Show Boat on December 27, 1927, by Jules Bledsoe, who also sang it in the part-talkie 1929 film, although that film … See more

    Robeson's alterations to song lyrics

    Beginning about 1938 to the end of his career, Paul Robeson changed a few of the lyrics of "Ol' Man River" when singing it at recitals but never in actual stage performances of … See more

    See also

    • Spirituals – also known as Negro spirituals - is a genre of songs originating in the US and created by African-Americans describing the hardships of slavery
    • That Lucky Old Sun – … See more

    Further reading

    • The chapter "Ol' Man River" in the book Stardust Melodies: The Biography of Twelve of America's Most Popular Songs by Will Friedwald (New York: Pantheon Books, 2002). See more

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    • 1927 lyrics to Ol' Man River See more

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    The Meaning Behind The Song: Ol’ Man River by Paul Robeson

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    Ol’ Man River — a powerful indictment of black …

    WebSep 20, 2020 · Learn how the song Ol' Man River, from the musical Show Boat, became a powerful indictment of black oppression and a rousing tune. Explore the different interpretations by Paul Robeson, Frank Sinatra, …

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    The Meaning Behind The Song: Ol’man river by Jerome Kern

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    Who wrote Ol' Man River?
    " 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.

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    What does Ol' Man River mean?
    The song, a poignant portrayal of the hardships faced by African American laborers along the Mississippi River, has become a symbol of the struggles for racial equality in the United States. This article explores the meaning behind the song Ol’ Man River, as sung by William Warfield.

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    When did 'Ol' Man River' come out?
    Its musical composition entered the public domain on January 1, 2023. "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.

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    What is the theme of 'Ol' Man River'?
    Joe, a hardworking stevedore, acknowledges the slow, steady flow of the Mississippi River and notes its indifference to the hardships of life, particularly for Black Americans. Part anthem, part prayer and part commentary on the narrative of Show Boat, “Ol’ Man River” is the core of the musical and the show’s most famous song.

    Ol' Man River - Song from Show Boat by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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    Ol' Man River - Song from Show Boat by Rodgers & Hammerstein

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    Music Extra: It Jus’ Keeps Rolling - The Story Of Ol’ Man River

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