Song Challenge Day 5

Today's challenge is a song that reminds of someone.  When I was little my Daddy used to sing Come Thou Fount (Warrenton) as a lullaby. This is not the version of  Come Thou Fount that is usually sung. It is the version from the Sacred Harp. Come Thou Fount (Warrenton) Verse 1 Come, Thou Fount … Continue reading Song Challenge Day 5

Chester: An Early American Anthem

Chester by William Billings became a  popular anthem during the American Revolution. Chester and Yankee Doodle were probably the most popular songs during the American Revolution.   Billings was an American composer born in Boston in 1746. He is considered one of the foremost early American composers. Billings also penned David's Lamination, a song that … Continue reading Chester: An Early American Anthem