Western Star, Part 1

Western Star, Part 1

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Publication Date

6-21-1981

Document Type

Audio

Description

Recording of the June 21, 1981 performance of Western Star, directed by Eva Jessye and adapted by Charles Cagle of the English Department. State Senator Don Allegrucci, Pittsburg native, acted as representative of Governor John Carlin. Part 1 is 45 minutes long. Not all songs were identified, unidentified songs have been distinguished by some of their lyrics.

Featured Songs:

  • The Landing of the Pilgrims [Presumed]
  • Tis the Gift to be Simple
  • My Country Tis Of Thee
  • Born Free
  • How Great Thou Art
  • Child of Grace
  • Get on the Main Line
  • Unknown song following a reading of “The Coming of the Trees” by Arthur Guiterman
  • “The blue, blue Earth turns round and round, and we’re on Earth together.” [Unknown]
  • "No time, the river runs and so does time” . . . “But hatin’ takes too much heart” [Unknown]
  • The Boatmen’s Dance
  • Gum Tree Canoe

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