Aura Lea. This tune was later adapted by Elvis Presley and Ken Darby with new lyrics into the famous 1956 song, “Love Me Tender”. The 1956 Civil War era movie used the same title and was Elvis Presley’s first movie. That movie was originally entitled “The Reno Brothers”, but was charged to “Love Me Tender” because of the popularity of the song.
Agree. Lyrics written by abolitionist writer Julia Ward Howe to the music of the song “John Brown’s Body” in November 1861. Her husband, Samuel Gridley Howe, was a member of the Secret Six who funded John Brown’s revolutionary work.
There are so many! Anything Bobby Horton sings, although I love Waylon Jenning’s rendition of “The Rebel Soldier.” Perhaps the lilting melody and imagery of “Riding a Raid” make it my favorite.
Well duh! It has to be Dixie for me. It was even old Abe’s favorite song. In the modern era, I think An American Trilogy by Elvis Pressley nicely sums it all up.
Was searching for something different: a popular Civil War song of the U.S. Navy… only to discover nothing memorable. Which is likely one of the reasons John Philip Souza, ten years old when the Civil War ended in 1865, spent his life penning memorable Navy music. Beginning in 1873, Souza composed over 130 marches (my favorite being “The Washington Post,” with attached link to 2011 rendition on YouTube, by U.S. Marine Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxrh1CrMmTY
“Somebody’s Darling” gets me every time. I know it’s morbid and sad, but I love it because it conveys that sense of loss and mourning from a mother/daughter/sister/wife’s perspective.
Battle Cry of Freedom; As a musician myself, it has stirred something within me ever since I first heard it, especially the chord structure of G.F. Root’s original edition.
“Lorena,” “Dixie,” and “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” The last two songs we learned in
elementary school in the 1950’s. Lorena is a newer one to me, but I love the tune and the lyrics.
La Marseillaise, the 18th century French revolutionary anthem sung by European American immigrant volunteers before they marched into battle.
Aura Lea. This tune was later adapted by Elvis Presley and Ken Darby with new lyrics into the famous 1956 song, “Love Me Tender”. The 1956 Civil War era movie used the same title and was Elvis Presley’s first movie. That movie was originally entitled “The Reno Brothers”, but was charged to “Love Me Tender” because of the popularity of the song.
Charged should read changed.
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Agree. Lyrics written by abolitionist writer Julia Ward Howe to the music of the song “John Brown’s Body” in November 1861. Her husband, Samuel Gridley Howe, was a member of the Secret Six who funded John Brown’s revolutionary work.
Is there any other??? Dixie!
Bonnie Blue Flag
I’m a good old rebel.
Bonnie Blue Flag
There are so many! Anything Bobby Horton sings, although I love Waylon Jenning’s rendition of “The Rebel Soldier.” Perhaps the lilting melody and imagery of “Riding a Raid” make it my favorite.
My favorite would be pretty much anything being sung in the cotton fields. What was called “Negro spirituals” was some great music.
When Johnny comes marching home. sung by soldiers on both sided
Well duh! It has to be Dixie for me. It was even old Abe’s favorite song. In the modern era, I think An American Trilogy by Elvis Pressley nicely sums it all up.
I know that it is NOT “Civil War era”, but I have always loved the tune “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”, by The Band.
That said, “Battle Hymn of the Republic” always resonates with me.
I love that song by “The Band” too. Great, great song.
Was searching for something different: a popular Civil War song of the U.S. Navy… only to discover nothing memorable. Which is likely one of the reasons John Philip Souza, ten years old when the Civil War ended in 1865, spent his life penning memorable Navy music. Beginning in 1873, Souza composed over 130 marches (my favorite being “The Washington Post,” with attached link to 2011 rendition on YouTube, by U.S. Marine Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxrh1CrMmTY
Lorena https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6KV7p32wE0
Poland Is Not Yet Lost, because my family name is mentioned
My favorite song is “The Yellow Rose of Texas.”
Goober peas
Marching Through Georgia
“Somebody’s Darling” gets me every time. I know it’s morbid and sad, but I love it because it conveys that sense of loss and mourning from a mother/daughter/sister/wife’s perspective.
I love them all!
Battle Cry of Freedom; As a musician myself, it has stirred something within me ever since I first heard it, especially the chord structure of G.F. Root’s original edition.
Garryowen
Who’s this Gary fella you speak of?… just kidding…
“Jine the Cavlary”
I should pay more attention before I hit the Post Comment button! “JINE THE CAVALRY”
The Battle Hymn of the Republic is outstanding. Two fun ones are “Richmond In A Hard Road To Travel” and “The Army of the Free.”
“Lorena,” “Dixie,” and “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” The last two songs we learned in
elementary school in the 1950’s. Lorena is a newer one to me, but I love the tune and the lyrics.