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Oct 28, 2008 · He don' plant taters, He don't plant cotton, An' dem dat plants'em is soon forgotten, But ol'man river, He jes keeps rollin'along. You an'me, we sweat an' strain, Body all achin' an' racket...
Paul Robeson sings Ol' Man River from the 1936 musical film "Show Boat" Directed by James Whale.#PaulRobeson #Musical.
Apr 25, 2013 · Original version: Show Boat (1927) Music: Jerome Kern Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II ...more.
In the 1978 one-man play Paul Robeson, by Phillip Hayes Dean, there is a (perhaps fictitious) reference to the change in the lyrics - an unseen interviewer asks Robeson (played by James Earl Jones) about the original lyrics, and he responds "No, I don't sing it that way anymore".
“Ol’ Man River” was composed by Jerome Kern for Show Boat (1927), a musical based on Edna Ferber’s 1926 novel. He dedicated it to Paul Robeson, though Robeson didn’t accept the role as ...
May 31, 2003 · This week marks the 75th anniversary of the most enduring recording of the song -- rendered by the actor, singer and civil rights icon Paul Robeson. Kern and Hammerstein wrote "Ol' Man River"...
Paul Robeson sings Ol' Man River from the 1936 musical film "Show Boat" Directed by James Whale. #PaulRobeson #Musical.
“Ol’ Man River” is much more than just a song. It is a reflection of the struggles faced by African-Americans and a call for equality and justice. Paul Robeson’s interpretation of this timeless classic continues to inspire and move audiences, transcending time and language barriers.
May 2, 2024 · The lyrics of “Ol’ Man River” are deceptively simple, but they convey a deep sense of pain, sadness, and resignation. The song speaks to the complex history of slavery, racism, and inequality in America, and it is a powerful reminder of the struggles that continue to this day.
Sep 20, 2020 · Kern and Hammerstein had bass singer Paul Robeson in mind when they wrote “Ol’ Man River”. He had become the first black movie star in The Emperor Jones in 1925 — but he was unavailable in...
