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 →
OLD TUNES – GOD SAVE THE KING
GOD SAVE THE KING It is impossible to fix accurately the time of the first print and publication of the music and words of ” God save the King.” We … Continue reading →