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Stephen Collins Foster

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Noun1.Stephen Collins Foster - United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)Stephen Collins Foster - United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
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Readers will discover that the designer of the White House, James Hoban, was born in County Kilkenny, that Stephen Collins Foster, composer of such well known songs as 'Oh Susanna' and 'Camptown Races', came from Ulster stock, and that Edith Somerville (of Somerville and Ross - Irish RM - fame) became interested in horse whispering.
The World of the Irish Americans by Arthur, Chris / Contemporary Review
Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864) was the pre-eminent American songwriter of his day, responsible for a score of standards such as Oh
Horse Racing: Handicap with a history of excellence; THE BIG DEAL by The Racing Post (London, England)
It was popularised by American composer Stephen Collins Foster and was first recorded in 1917.
Rugby World Cup 99: Sing loud, sweet chariot by Gosling, Natalie / The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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