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 OVMan River and a chronicle of significant recordings of the tune, including all of Paul Robesons recordings.

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Published in:ARSC journal 2021-04, Vol.52 (1), p.93-116
Main Author: Haim, Albert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academy awards
Actors
Autobiographies
Boats
Broadway theater
Collaboration
Ferber, Edna (1885-1968)
Gambling
Rivers
Songwriters
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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 OVMan River and a chronicle of significant recordings of the tune, including all of Paul Robesons recordings.
ISSN:2151-4402