"MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA" Played on Mira 18 1/2 inch Concert Grand Console Music Box

Here is one of my favorite early songs played on one of our 18 1/2 inch Mira Concert Grand console music boxes. From 1865, this is Henry Clay Work's "Marching Through Georgia" dedicated to General William T. Sherman's march to the sea in November and December 1864. It is said that General Sherman intensely disliked the song but it was extremely popular with the Union Civil War veterans and to this day remains one of the most popular of Civil War songs. Always one of my favorite recordings to play on early Edison cylinder and Victor records I was pleased when I first listened to this fine arrangement on the Mira. Thanks for stopping in for a visit and I hope that you enjoy the video.

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[MusicBoxBoy]

Thanks, Rocky. Harlan and Stanley were the perfect choice for recording the early vocal version of this song weren't they? Thanks, as always, for your gracious comments!

[EdisonSquirrel]

Beautiful rendition, Doug. In my mind's eye (or ear) I can almost hear Harlan and Stanley singing along