Ben Bolt. By Nelson Kneass, 1848.

Ben Bolt was originally a poem written by Thomas Dunn English and published in 1843. Composer and musician Nelson Kneass added music to the somewhat changed words in 1848 and one of the most popular airs of the 19th century was created. Neither man received much compensation for their work. Kneass died in 1868 while on tour with a theatrical troupe in Chillicothe, Missouri, and was buried in Edgewood cemetery, where I filmed this at his gravesite. The gravesite was popular with relic hunters over the years who chipped his headstone into oblivion. A replacement was procured by the townspeople in the 1920's.

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[RideswithChuck]

It's been a while since I've had time to stop by. I needed a bit of your musical magic. Thanks

[JOHNNYFREEDOMdaREBEL]

That is "Kári" there singing along with you, in case you don´t know.

("Kári" is an old Icelandic name of the wind, also a man´s name.)

[banjar55]

Hi Carl !!! That's great tune played upon a great place, good idea, good "homage" !

Eric & Pat.

[s6824s]

That was awesome! I had never heard this song! That was a great idea singing it by the composer's final resting place! Very original!