Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair

"Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" is an 1854 song by the American songwriter Stephen Foster. It was written with his wife, Jane McDowell, in mind.

Stephen Collins Foster (July 4, 1826 -- January 13, 1864), known as the "father of American music", was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States of the 19th century. His songs — such as "Oh! Susanna", "Camptown Races", "Old Folks at Home" ("Swanee River"), "Hard Times Come Again No More", "My Old Kentucky Home", "Old Black Joe", "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair", and "Beautiful Dreamer" — remain popular over 150 years after their composition. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TOURs & CONCERTs Information, Please CONTACT: AmericanSongwriters@yahoo.com (310) 459-2326

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[Irmgardrawn]

Andy, you sang this sentimental song beautifully! Congratulations!

[andyrawn]

IRMGARD-Chen, it was fun to hear this rendition spinning out your studio, just this evening: Presidents Day!

~ ANDY

[andyrawn]

DAYNA ~

Wow, what a fine comment, accepted in the same spirit! I especially like the "gentleness" to which you allude here. At the moment, working on "Hard Times, Come Again No More" I find myself proclaiming Foster a true-genius in the unique way he wove nostalgic lyrics together with a melody you simply cannot forget.

~ ANDY

[RDJim]

splendid as usual.

[andyrawn]

RD JIM ~ Always good to hear from you, always providing such a high level comment, Thanks Indeed! ANDY

[BigBingFan]

As always, Andy, BRAVO! Grand interpretation, of well, my favorite songwriter, which evokes a more innocent, tender and romantic time---in words, and in fact. You do songs right, and keep true to the spirit of the songs you interpret--THANK YOU from one of your many fans! Well Done, and great selection.

[andyrawn]

ROBBY ~ Your perceptive & nostalgic comments are truly appreciated & lead me to ask: Would a Stephen Foster Tribute Concert sell-out in your Texas area? ANDY

[dngrbunny]

Andy,

Breathtakingly intimate, tender, and artful! Morbidezza unsurpassed!

Bravo!

Dayna