The Erskine Family's
"LIVING BOOKS FOR THE EARS" Newsletter
April 6, 2006
In this issue:
Stories about American Composer
Stephen Foster
Spring has really sprung here in Kentucky now, with a glorious blaze of green in the fields, the redbuds in full bloom, and the dogwoods about to bust wide open. It is our favorite time of year, and we are outside as much as possible, working the garden, fiddling with outdoor projects (building a barn for Jessica's new pony), soaking it in and loving it. Spring always brings to my mind the melodies of Stephen Foster, so we thought this week we would share our love of those songs with you. Hence, this special Stephen Foster week!Songs of Stephen Foster: An American Legend
This excellent episode of "Cavalcade of America" relates how Foster's music captured the heart and ideals of pre-Civil War America, and his influence on our culture today. It is both a songbook of Foster's classic tunes, as well as a mini-biography of his tragic life. Included are several wonderful Foster compositions, including "Beautiful Dreamer" and "I Dream of Jeannie". Originally broadcast on April 9, 1940.The Story Behind the Song: My Old Kentucky Home
Next, the story behind Stephen Foster's classic song, "My Old Kentucky Home". We especially enjoyed this program, as we live less than an hour from the real "My Old Kentucky Home" and have visited there many times. It is a magical place. We hope you'll enjoy this touching, bittersweet story of the Old South too. (Note: In these "politically correct" times, I suppose we need to "warn" you that the depictions of the black servants in this story reflect their role in society as it was back in 1852 -- ie, they talk in old negro dialect. ) This was an episode of "The Story Behind the Song", and was originally syndicated to radio stations in the late 1930s!
Next week...
We hope to bring you the Winners of our 2006 Make-Your-Own-Radio-Show Contest! Be sure and be here for all the fun and surprises!
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The Erskine Family
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