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1844 song by Marion Dix Sullivan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Blue Juniata" is a popular song written by Marion Dix Sullivan in 1844. It was one of the most popular parlor songs of the nineteenth century, and the first commercially successful song written by an American woman.[1] The song was referenced by Mark Twain in his autobiography[2] and recorded in 1937 by Roy Rogers and the early Sons of the Pioneers.
"The Blue Juniata" | |
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Song | |
Language | English |
Written | 1844 |
Songwriter(s) | Marion Dix Sullivan |
In "The Blue Juniata", bright Alfarata, the Indian girl, sings the praises of her warrior while she travels along the Juniata River. This character is the namesake of the city of Alpharetta, Georgia.[3]
"The Blue Juniata" as first published:[4]
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