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George Frederick Root

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American songwriter (1820-1895)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1820 to 1895 · aged 74
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George Frederick Root was a romantic American composer, who found particular fame during the American Civil War, with songs such as "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!", the tune re-used for "Jesus Loves the Little Children", and "The Battle Cry of Freedom". He is regarded as the first American to compose a secular cantata.

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Cover to "The Battle-Cry of Freedom" by George F. RootCover to "The Battle-Cry of Freedom" by George F. Root

Awards 1

1970Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Connected to George 6

Richard A. WhitingAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameFred FisherAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameHarry Von TilzerAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameRalph RaingerAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameOtto HarbachAlso won Songwriters Hall of FameHerb MagidsonAlso won Songwriters Hall of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1820 to 1895 · aged 74
Written about in
12 languages

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