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Words and Music by Ray Charles
Arranged and Orchestrated by Buryl Red
Directed by George Bragg - 1974

 
  • "The Continental Soldier"
  • "Deborah Sampson"
  • "Timothy Murphy"
  • "Henry Knox"
  • "General George Washington"
  • "John Glover"
  • "General Von Steuben"
  • "Reprise"

Notes

tbc-soldier-sm.jpg (7479 bytes)Ray Charles' "The Continental Soldier Suite" was commissioned by the Texas Boys' Choir in anticipation of the Bicentennial celebration of the United States in 1976. The first performances were given during the Choir's National Tour in 1972.

All of the individuals portrayed in the "Suite" were real people who served in some capacity during the American Revolution. Some are well-known in history, others less well-known, but all made a significant contribution to the Continental Army during America's War for Independence.

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