[434 in Motion] Hit in the Head with a Hymn Book (s1e11) - The War Origin of "Jesus Loves the Little Children"
Did you know that one of the most beloved children's hymns in history actually began as a Civil War ballad? In this episode of "Don't Get Hit in the Head with a Hymnal," we dive into the fascinating history of "Jesus Loves the Little Children." Discover how the musical genius George Frederick Root—who originally published patriotic Union songs under a pseudonym to protect his classical reputation—composed a melody for a soldier's song titled "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp." Learn how this tune, originally written about a prisoner of war, was transformed by lyricist Charles Herbert Woolston into the…
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