Show Boat, Ol' Man River and Paul Robeson

The article provides background information about the novel and the musical Show Boat, a detailed account of the genesis of the song Ol' Man River and a chronicle of significant recordings of the tune, including all of Paul Robeson's recordings.

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Published in:ARSC journal 2021-03, Vol.52 (1), p.92
Main Author: Haim, Albert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Authorship
Composers
Ferber, Edna
History
Kern, Jerome
Novelists
Robeson, Paul
Singers
Stage adaptations
Works
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Summary:The article provides background information about the novel and the musical Show Boat, a detailed account of the genesis of the song Ol' Man River and a chronicle of significant recordings of the tune, including all of Paul Robeson's recordings.
ISSN:2151-4402