| Composer: | Converse, Charles C. (Charles Crozat) 1832-1918 |
| Lyrics: | Old Jessy once was young like us (first line of text)
Den pity poor old Jessy (first line of chorus) |
| Contributors: | Sedgwick, C. C.
Christy Minstrels | |
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| Publisher: | Lee & Walker |
| Publication Date: | 1852 |
| Description: | Old Jessy : Ethiopian song / words by C.C. Sedgwick ; music composed ... by Charlie C. Converse.
For voice and chorus (SATB) with piano.
Cover title.
First line of text: Old Jessy once was young like us.
First line of chorus: Den pity poor old Jessy.
"Music composed & dedicated to E.P. Christy Esq. of the celebrated Christy's Minstrels"--Cover.
Verses 2-5 without accompaniment on p. 5.
On cover: 2 1/2 inside a star.
Stamped on cover: Blodgett & Bradford Music Store, 209 Main St, Buffalo.
"E. M'Carthy, SC"--Cover.
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| Subjects: | Songs with piano
Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano
African Americans--Songs and music
Death songs |
| Copyright: | Permissions/Copyright Statement for Sheet Music |
| Digital ID: | dpl-hac-00043.dc |
| OCLC Record ID: | 50673626 |
