THE GLENDY BURKE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- This 1860 Stephen Foster 'plantation melody' was published in New York by Firth, Pond & Co. The song’s title is derived from the name of a 425 ton side-wheel packet steamer, the “Glendy Burke.” She was owned by the Vicksburg, Mississippi firm of Cobb & Nanlove, and plied the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. This paddle wheeler was built by the Howard Shipyards of Jeffersonville, Indiana, launched in 1851, and sank in 1855, near Cairo, Illinois. It has been speculated that Foster wrote this song in 1851, but did not have it published until 1860.
The boat was named for a prominent merchant, banker, legislator, and future Mayor of New Orleans, Glen D. Burke. Stephen Foster was familiar with this wealthy figure as his brother Morrison had business dealings with Burke in the 1840’s. Foster’s song about the steamboat is but one of a multitude of antebellum pieces that deal with America’s fascination with river-borne trade and transportation, and the often larger-than-life characters to be found there.
Foster was no stranger to paddle wheelers. In 1846, he moved from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cincinnati, Ohio, to work as a bookkeeper with his brother Dunning’s steamship company. Riverboats stoked their engines with timber. The song’s second verse states, “They burn the pitch and the pine knot too, for to shove the boat along.” These two conifer products are high in resin, burn at a high temperature, and raise the engine’s steam pressure. This was a common method used by boatmen to increase the ship’s speed and “shove the boat along.”
Interestingly, Stephen Foster never lived in the South and only visited it once. In 1852, he and his wife, Jane took a trip down the Mississippi River on board his brother’s steamboat, “Millinger,” to visit and enjoy the city of New Orleans. - เพลง
Fantastic sound, great musicians, with great outfits, to produce a lovely ambience. Love the straw hats.
Amazing performance, as always. Keep it up and God bless!
Love the sound of that tambourine.
Bob said to tell you the check is in the mail...
No matter what I'm doing, when this Band pop's up, I STOP everything to listen to it / Thanks for posting this Great music!!
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Thank you lovely Gents for keeping outstanding musical history alive. None other can surpass. ❤️
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Well done lads .
Look forward to next upload .
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Great music and the glorious stars and bars in the background....awesome.
Super great music by the finest group. Keep em coming.
Well done! Thank you for keeping this music alive.
Oh how I wish I could go back and see yall live! God bless and thank you for the music and memories!
As good as a wine! God bless you boys!
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Nice! I appreciate folks keeping old music like this alive and I hope to see more! Terrific performance!
I love these guys. Great music and excellent performers.
A great performance of a great American song! With Stephen Foster coming from Pittsburgh, you’d think he’d be more popular up here, but unfortunately it seems he’s mostly forgotten. But as a Pittsburgher, I won’t ever forget about him nor his great melodies. Well done gentlemen!
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The banjo player is phenomenal!
Shame guys you didn't cover "The Cavalier's Glee" while you were still performing. A good tune about Stuart's cavalrymen.
I recently started playing accordion and really love following by with your videos! Keep it up I love folk music no matter the history!
Gents. Fabulous song! Really enjoyed it. Whilst I understand the reasons why, it is sad that you are not performs live anymore. So,,,,,,, how about a one off episode of what you each are doing now??? Regards from the UK. Bob
Great song! Thank you so much!
Good job
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Amazing, I love all of Stephen Foster's songs you guys do
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Just great! Fine playing and singing. And the information adds to our appreciation. Best wishes for more great playing!
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Hi, Neighbors! A-PLUS as usual! Stay as worn as you can. I'know it's hotter there than here. Distinguished looking outfit!
God Bless Yall from barely across the line!
Gotta get some youth involved in the re-enactor hobby.. otherwise it is (unfortunately) headed for extinction.
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