The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #42963   Message #624989
Posted By: katlaughing
10-Jan-02 - 01:57 PM
Thread Name: Help: Composer search
Subject: RE: Help: Composer search
Here's info on one of them:

"The composer Hamilton Forrest (1901-1963) is best known for his settings of American folksongs, among them "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." Bearing a dedication to Marian Anderson, Forrest's arrangement was published in 1951 and clearly was a favorite of the contralto. Ms. Anderson once commented, in fact, that Forrest "provided a piano part that fits the words like a glove," and she often concluded her recitals with this spiritual, inviting the audience to join in with her."

As Sorcha said, they are both Traditional with various arrangements by different composers. Also, two separate songs.

Hope this helps.

kat