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OLD TUNES – HEARTS OF OAK


‘Hearts of Oak’ First sung by a Mr Champnes in ‘Harlequin’s Invasion’, 1759. The words are by David Garrick and the music by Dr Boyce, the Kensington composer. Boswell, in … Continue reading


OLD TUNES – HASTE TO THE WEDDING


HASTE TO THE WEDDING In 1767, a song entitled “Rural Felicity,” was included in the play, The Elopement, which was performed at the Theater Royal in Drury Lane, London. The … Continue reading


OLD TUNES – GOD SAVE THE 13 STATES


“God Save the King”

After the Declaration of Independence, in July 1776, the tune [of “God Save the King”] continued in use to patriotic songs such as the following: God … Continue reading