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Song

Musical composition for human voice

A song is a musical composition intended to be performed by the human voice. This is often done at distinct and fixed pitches (melodies) using patterns of sound and silence. Songs contain various forms, such as those including the repetition and variation of sections.

Written words created specifically for music, or for which music is specifically created, are called lyrics. If a pre-existing poem is set to composed music in classical music it is an art song. Songs that are sung on repeated pitches without distinct contours and patterns that rise and fall are called chants. Songs composed in a simple style that are learned informally "by ear" are often referred to as folk songs. Songs that are composed for professional singers who sell their recordings or live shows to the mass market are called popular songs. These songs, which have broad appeal, are often composed by professional songwriters, composers, and lyricists. Art songs are composed by trained classical composers for concert or recital performances. Songs are performed live and recorded on audio or video (or, in some cases, a song may be performed live and simultaneously recorded). Songs may also appear in plays, musical theatre, stage shows of any form, and within operas, films, and TV shows.

A song may be for a solo singer, a lead singer supported by background singers, a duet, trio, or larger ensemble involving more voices singing in harmony, although the term is generally not used for large classical music vocal forms including opera and oratorio, which use terms such as aria and recitative instead. A song can be sung without accompaniment by instrumentalists (a cappella) or accompanied by instruments. In popular music, a singer may perform with an acoustic guitarist, pianist, organist, accordionist, or a backing band. In jazz, a singer may perform with a single pianist, a small combo (such as a trio or quartet), or with a big band. A Classical singer may perform with a single pianist, a small ensemble, or an orchestra. In jazz and blues, singers often learn songs "by ear" and they may improvise some melody lines. In Classical music, melodies are written by composers in sheet music format, so singers learn to read music.

Songs with more than one voice to a part singing in polyphony or harmony are considered choral works. Songs can be broadly divided into many different forms and types, depending on the criteria used. Through semantic widening, a broader sense of the word "song" may refer to instrumentals, such as Mendelssohn's 19th century Songs Without Words pieces for solo piano.

Song Media

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A New humorous song, on the Cherokee chiefs Inscribed to the ladies of Great Britain : To the tune of, Caesar and Pompey were both of the horned / / by H. Howard.

A New humorous song, on the Cherokee chiefs Inscribed to the ladies of...

A broadside comprising seven verses in letterpress below an engraving, representing three Red Indian Chiefs in their national costumes; these men are named, "The Stalking Turkey", "The Pouting Pidgeon", "The Ma... More

The election, a medley, humbly inscribed to Squire Lilliput, professor of scurrility

The election, a medley, humbly inscribed to Squire Lilliput, professor...

Cartoon shows the old courthouse in Philadelphia during the October 1, 1764 election where a line of men wait at the steps on the right to enter the courthouse and cast their votes; in the foreground, many men,... More

The desponding hero of the Coldstream - a military madrigal

The desponding hero of the Coldstream - a military madrigal

Print shows dejected members of the Coldstream Guards sitting around a banquet table bemoaning a possible assignment in America. Includes five stanzas of verse. Title from item. Forms part of: British Cartoon ... More

The gig / Wells del.

The gig / Wells del.

Print shows two British sailors waving banners labeled "Rodney," one smokes a long clay pipe, between them is a Dutchman, his hands behind his back, sitting in the bottom portion of a toy top, he says, "Mine he... More

Utilité particuliére, du vaisseau volant Divers utilités, du vaisseau volant.

Utilité particuliére, du vaisseau volant Divers utilités, du vaisseau ...

Two songs illustrated with humorous pictures of men using flying machines for various purposes. The left panel shows a man fleeing from his creditors, while the four vignettes to the right depict a clergyman, a... More

[Title page; Songs of Innocence and of Experiences; showing the two contrary states of the human soul; showing Adam & Eve]

[Title page; Songs of Innocence and of Experiences; showing the two co...

Hand-colored engraving by William Blake. Reference copy may be in LCQJ, Winter 1980. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Bible O.T.; Title pages; Publ. Ind.

[ Facsimile of first newspaper printing of The star spangled banner]

[ Facsimile of first newspaper printing of The star spangled banner]

Published in the" Baltimore Patriot and Evening Advertiser." Part of an assortment of uncatalogued clippings and photostats relating to the Star Spangled Banner, housed in the Music Division.

My country! 'Tis of thee

My country! 'Tis of thee

Tune: God save the king.

[ Facsimile of Keim manuscript]

[ Facsimile of Keim manuscript]

This copy of the Star spangled banner was written by Key in 1842 for his friend Gen. George Keim of Reading, PA. (Content) Inscription at bottom: "to Gen. Keim." Part of an assortment of uncatalogued clippings ... More

The celebrated Congo minstrels' songs / Thayer & Co's lith., Boston.

The celebrated Congo minstrels' songs / Thayer & Co's lith., Boston.

Music cover showing five minstrels on stage. Copyright by C.H. Keith.

Dodge's songs. Ossian E. Dodge as the mesmeric lecturer

Dodge's songs. Ossian E. Dodge as the mesmeric lecturer

LOT subdivision subject: Magic. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by Ossion E. Dodge. Lithograph by J.H. Bufford's Lith. Boston, after daguerreotype by Whipple. Capti... More

John Brown's song. J. Wrigley. Publisher, of songs, Ballads, and Toy books &c., No. 27 Chatham Street (Opposite City Hall) New York

John Brown's song. J. Wrigley. Publisher, of songs, Ballads, and Toy b...

"No. 868." In English. (language)

I cannot sing that song to-night. H. De Marsan, Publisher, Songs, ballads, &c. 54 Chatham Street, N. Y

I cannot sing that song to-night. H. De Marsan, Publisher, Songs, ball...

In English. (language)

Marching along. J. H. Johnson, Song Publisher of songs, &c., Phila

Marching along. J. H. Johnson, Song Publisher of songs, &c., Phila

In English. (language)

Sweet home

Sweet home

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1852, by L. Swormstedt & A. Poe, In the Cleck's office in the District Court of the United States for the District of Ohio. (Copyright) Full title of book, "Deu... More

Freedom's songs! For the Campaign of 1856! John C. Fremont. An Acrostic. Published by Higgins & Bradley, No. 20 Washington St., Boston

Freedom's songs! For the Campaign of 1856! John C. Fremont. An Acrosti...

Hymns and songs for the anti-slavery celebration of the Declaration of Independence, at Framingham, July 4, 1857. Boston, Prentiss & Sawyer, printers, No. 19 Water Street.

Hymns and songs for the anti-slavery celebration of the Declaration of...

Fourth of July celebration. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 62, Folder 32.

Hymns and songs for the festival in Faneuil Hall, in commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Massachusetts anti-slavery society, Friday evening, January 2, 1857. Printer & Sawyer, Printers, 19 Water Street.

Hymns and songs for the festival in Faneuil Hall, in commemoration of ...

Verse. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 62, Folder 28.

Hymns and songs for the celebration of British West India emancipation, at Abington, July 31, 1858 ... Boston. Prentiss, Sawyer & company, printers, 19 Water Street.

Hymns and songs for the celebration of British West India emancipation...

Verse. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 63, Folder 15.

Lincoln & Hamlin. H. De Marsan. Dealer in songs. Toy books &c., No. 60 Chatham St. N. Y

Lincoln & Hamlin. H. De Marsan. Dealer in songs. Toy books &c., No. 60...

Shelling green peas. H. De Marsan dealer in songs, No. 62 Chatham st. N. Y

Shelling green peas. H. De Marsan dealer in songs, No. 62 Chatham st. ...

Jolly Jack the rover. Andrews'. Printer, 38 Chatham St., Dealer in songs, Toy books, &c., N. Y

Jolly Jack the rover. Andrews'. Printer, 38 Chatham St., Dealer in son...

The mother of all songs. Air: The captain with his whiskers. H. De Marsan, Publisher, No. 54 Chatham Street, N. Y

The mother of all songs. Air: The captain with his whiskers. H. De Mar...

Lilly Dale. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs toy books &c., No 54 Chatham St., N. Y

Lilly Dale. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs toy books &c., No 54 Chatham...

Robins[on] Crusoe. Together with Merrily Oh, Song of Liberty. A great collection of songs may be found at 152 Ann-street, Boston

Robins[on] Crusoe. Together with Merrily Oh, Song of Liberty. A great ...

Nancy Tease. J. Andrews, No 38 Chatham street, Dealer in songs, &c

Nancy Tease. J. Andrews, No 38 Chatham street, Dealer in songs, &c

Maryland, my home. Songs sold by the 100 or 1000 at G. W. Brown's, No. 315 North Gay Street, Near Aisquith

Maryland, my home. Songs sold by the 100 or 1000 at G. W. Brown's, No....

The American boy. H. De Marsan, Publisher, Songs, Ballads, toy books, &c., 88 & 60 Chatham St., N.Y

The American boy. H. De Marsan, Publisher, Songs, Ballads, toy books, ...

The vorkhouse boy. H. De Marsan. Dealer in songs, .. No. 60 Chatham Street, N. Y

The vorkhouse boy. H. De Marsan. Dealer in songs, .. No. 60 Chatham St...

Hoist up the flag long may it wave. Johnson, Publisher of songs. ... Phila

Hoist up the flag long may it wave. Johnson, Publisher of songs. ... P...

Blue ey'd Jeannie. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St. N.Y. Dealer in Songs, Games, Toy Books, Motto Verses, Valentines, &c

Blue ey'd Jeannie. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St. N.Y. Dealer in Son...

The woodpecker. H. De Marsan, Dealer in Songs, &c., No. 60 Chatham St. N. Y

The woodpecker. H. De Marsan, Dealer in Songs, &c., No. 60 Chatham St....

Happy Haidee. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, ... Chatham Street, N. Y

Happy Haidee. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, ... Chatham Street, N. Y

Answer to a thousand a year. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, &c., No. 38 Chatham Street, N.Y

Answer to a thousand a year. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, &c., No. 3...

For the Union we'll die. By Dr. W. S. Hurlocke. Johnson, Publisher of Songs, Philadelphia

For the Union we'll die. By Dr. W. S. Hurlocke. Johnson, Publisher of ...

Billy O'Rourke. Andrews' Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Songs, Games, Toy Books, Motto Verses, & c., Wholesale and Retail

Billy O'Rourke. Andrews' Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Song...

Sally of the sewing machine. H. De Marsan, Publisher of songs and ballads &c., 60 Chatham St. N. Y

Sally of the sewing machine. H. De Marsan, Publisher of songs and ball...

I'll ne'er get drunk again. H. De Marsan, Publisher of Songs and Ballads, Paper Dolls, Toy Books &c., 54 Chatham St. N. Y

I'll ne'er get drunk again. H. De Marsan, Publisher of Songs and Balla...

Apology. No trust. J. Andrews, No. 38 Chatham St., N.Y. Printer of Songs, Circulars, Cards, Labels, &c. Neat, Quick & Cheap

Apology. No trust. J. Andrews, No. 38 Chatham St., N.Y. Printer of Son...

As through the park I go. J. Wrigley, publisher of songs, &c., No. 61 Chatham St. New York

As through the park I go. J. Wrigley, publisher of songs, &c., No. 61 ...

Low back'd car. T.M. Scroggy, publisher, 443 Vine st. below 13th where all the new songs can be obtained, wholesale and retail

Low back'd car. T.M. Scroggy, publisher, 443 Vine st. below 13th where...

South Carolina gentleman. Air.- Fine old English gentleman. J. Wrigley, Publisher, of songs. No. 27 Chatham St., N. Y

South Carolina gentleman. Air.- Fine old English gentleman. J. Wrigley...

All among the hay. Written by Wallace Markham. H. De Marsan, Publisher of songs, &c., No. 60 Chatham Street, N.Y

All among the hay. Written by Wallace Markham. H. De Marsan, Publisher...

I'll hang my harp on a willow tree. J. Wrigley, Publisher of Songs, &c. No. 27 Chatham Street (opposite City Hall Park) New York

I'll hang my harp on a willow tree. J. Wrigley, Publisher of Songs, &...

I'd offer thee this hand of mine. H. De Marsan, Dealer in Songs, &c., No. 54 Chatham St. N. Y

I'd offer thee this hand of mine. H. De Marsan, Dealer in Songs, &c., ...

Jeff Davis. J. Wrigley. Publisher of songs, &c., New York

Jeff Davis. J. Wrigley. Publisher of songs, &c., New York

How are you green backs? Johnson, Publisher of songs, ... Phila

How are you green backs? Johnson, Publisher of songs, ... Phila

Beauteous Lizzie Fane. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs. No. 38 Chatham Street, N.Y

Beauteous Lizzie Fane. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs. No. 38 Chatham S...

Marching along. J. H. Johnson, Song Publisher of songs, &c., Phila

Marching along. J. H. Johnson, Song Publisher of songs, &c., Phila

There's whiskey in the jar. J. Wrigley, Publisher of songs, ballads &c., (opposite City Hall Park) New York

There's whiskey in the jar. J. Wrigley, Publisher of songs, ballads &c...

Sandy and Jenny. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs. No. 38 Chatham Street, N. Y

Sandy and Jenny. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs. No. 38 Chatham Street,...

An angel form in dreams beheld. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, &c., No. 54 Chatham Street, N.Y

An angel form in dreams beheld. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, &c., No...

Col. Corcoran and the Prince of Wales. J. Wrigley, Publisher of songs &c., No. 27 Chatham St., New York

Col. Corcoran and the Prince of Wales. J. Wrigley, Publisher of songs ...

Answer to Mother is the battle over? H. De Marsan. Dealer in Songs Toy Books &c. No. 54 Chatham. N.Y

Answer to Mother is the battle over? H. De Marsan. Dealer in Songs Toy...

The Constitution! By F. Widdows. H. De Marsan, Dealer, in songs, ... No. 60 Chatham Street, N. Y

The Constitution! By F. Widdows. H. De Marsan, Dealer, in songs, ... N...

Few days No. 2. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St, N.Y. Dealer In Songs, Games, Books, Motto Verses &c., Wholesale and Retail

Few days No. 2. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St, N.Y. Dealer In Songs,...

The boys of the Bowery Pit. By W. C. Andrews'. Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Songs, Toy Books, Motto Verses, &c., Wholesale and Retail

The boys of the Bowery Pit. By W. C. Andrews'. Printer, 38 Chatham St....

Victory at last. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, ... 54 Chatham Street, N. Y

Victory at last. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, ... 54 Chatham Street,...

Why have my loved ones gone? By Stephen C. Forster. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs. No. 54 Chatham Street, N. Y

Why have my loved ones gone? By Stephen C. Forster. H. De Marsan, deal...

I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls. J.Wrigley, Publisher of songs, &c. ... No. 27 Chatham Street (opposite City Hall Park) New York

I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls. J.Wrigley, Publisher of songs, ...

My own dear native home. H. De Marsan, Publisher of Songs. 54 Chatham Street, N. Y

My own dear native home. H. De Marsan, Publisher of Songs. 54 Chatham ...

Cooke's campaign songs, as sung by Cooke's New York Glee Club.

Cooke's campaign songs, as sung by Cooke's New York Glee Club.

The village-born beauty. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, ... No. 60 Chatham Street, N. Y

The village-born beauty. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, ... No. 60 Cha...

The tall young oysterman. Songs. Pedlars will find a good assortment at the Printing Office on the corner of Elm and main-streets, near the stone bridge

The tall young oysterman. Songs. Pedlars will find a good assortment a...

Kitty Wells. J. H. Johnson, songs Publisher, Stationer & Printer, No. 7 N. Tenth St., 3 doors above Market, Phila

Kitty Wells. J. H. Johnson, songs Publisher, Stationer & Printer, No. ...

Bob Gray. Air, Old dog Tray. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St. N. Y. Dealer in Songs, Games, Books, Toy Motto Verses, &c., Wholesale and Retail

Bob Gray. Air, Old dog Tray. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St. N. Y. De...

The bard's legacy. Andrews', Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Songs, Toy Books, Motto Verses, &c. Wholesale and Retail

The bard's legacy. Andrews', Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in ...

The vocal grove; a variety of songs. London. Printed and published by J. Catnach, 2, Monmouth Court 7 Dials

The vocal grove; a variety of songs. London. Printed and published by ...

Oh! no, we never mention her. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs, No. 38 Chatham St. N. Y

Oh! no, we never mention her. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs, No. 38 Ch...

The green above the red. Composed and sung by Wm. H. Lindsey. Air: There's Whiskey in the Jar. H. De Marsan, Publisher of Songs, ballads, toy books, &c. No. 54 Chatham street, N.Y

The green above the red. Composed and sung by Wm. H. Lindsey. Air: The...

Nora O'Neal. H. De Marsan, Dealer in Songs, &c., No. 60 Chatham St. N. Y

Nora O'Neal. H. De Marsan, Dealer in Songs, &c., No. 60 Chatham St. N....

Union and liberty. Air- Crambambule. J. Wrigley, Publisher, of songs, ... N. Y

Union and liberty. Air- Crambambule. J. Wrigley, Publisher, of songs, ...

I've wandered by the hut side. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, &c., No. 60 Chatham Street, N. T

I've wandered by the hut side. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, &c., No...

The vulture, being a choice collection. Newest songs now singing. The lad with his carroty poll. Pitts, Printer

The vulture, being a choice collection. Newest songs now singing. The ...

Buchanan Democratic rallying song. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St, N.Y., Dealer in Songs, Games Toy Book Mottos, Verses, Valentines, &c

Buchanan Democratic rallying song. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St, N....

The four leaved shamrock. H. De Marsan, Publisher of songs & ballads. ... 60 Chatham Street, N. Y

The four leaved shamrock. H. De Marsan, Publisher of songs & ballads. ...

The noble lads of Canada. Songs, Charts and Pamphlets. Pedlars will find a large variety at the Printing Office on the corner of Main and Elm-streets, near the stone bridge, Hartford, Conn

The noble lads of Canada. Songs, Charts and Pamphlets. Pedlars will fi...

Little Sally's wooden ware. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs, &c., No. 38 Chatham street, N. Y

Little Sally's wooden ware. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs, &c., No. 38...

The noble lads of Canada. Songs, Charts and pamphlets. Pedlars will find a large variety at the printing office on the corner of Main and Elm-streets, near Stone Bridge, Hartford, Conn

The noble lads of Canada. Songs, Charts and pamphlets. Pedlars will fi...

Bonnie Jamie. By James Robinson. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs. No. 38 Chatham Street, N. Y

Bonnie Jamie. By James Robinson. H. De Marsan, Dealer in songs. No. 38...

The age of progress. H. De Marsan, Songs, Ballads, &c., 38 & 60 Chatham St., N. Y. [c. 1860]

The age of progress. H. De Marsan, Songs, Ballads, &c., 38 & 60 Chatha...

The boys of Killkenny. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Songs, Games, Toy Books, Motto Verses, &c., Wholesale and Retail

The boys of Killkenny. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer ...

The old play ground. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, No. 60 Chatham Street, N. Y

The old play ground. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, No. 60 Chatham Str...

National songs issued by the loyal National League. Issued from the Offices of the Rebellion Record, 441 and 448 Broadway, New York

National songs issued by the loyal National League. Issued from the Of...

No. 214. Bobbing around, around. J. Wrigley. Publisher, of Songs, Ballad's and Toy Books, Conversationage, and Small Playing Cards. Alphabet Wood Blocks, Valentines, Motto Verses, and Cut Motto Paper, &c. No. 27 Chatham Street. (Opposite City Hall Park) New York

No. 214. Bobbing around, around. J. Wrigley. Publisher, of Songs, Ball...

Our flag with thirty four stars. Tune- Dixey's land. See Johnson new catalogue of songs. [Phila.]

Our flag with thirty four stars. Tune- Dixey's land. See Johnson new c...

Alabama Joe. A highly popular banjo melody. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Songs, Toys,Books, Motto Verses, &c., Wholesale and Retail

Alabama Joe. A highly popular banjo melody. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chath...

I cannot sing that song to-night. H. De Marsan, Publisher, Songs, ballads, &c. 54 Chatham Street, N. Y

I cannot sing that song to-night. H. De Marsan, Publisher, Songs, ball...

Aunt Jemima's plaster, or, Sheep-skin bees wax No. 2. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Songs, Games, Toy books, Motto Verses, &c., Wholesale and Retail

Aunt Jemima's plaster, or, Sheep-skin bees wax No. 2. Andrews, Printer...

Ben Bolt. Andrews', Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Songs, Games, Toy Books, Motto Verses, &c., Wholesale and Retail

Ben Bolt. Andrews', Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Songs, Ga...

The picket guard. Johnson's new catalogue of songs. [Phila.]

The picket guard. Johnson's new catalogue of songs. [Phila.]

Aileen Astore. H. De Marsan. Dealer in songs, &c., No. 54 Chatham St. N.Y

Aileen Astore. H. De Marsan. Dealer in songs, &c., No. 54 Chatham St. ...

Paddy O'Neil. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, &c., No 60 Chatham Street, N. Y

Paddy O'Neil. H. De Marsan, dealer in songs, &c., No 60 Chatham Street...

The new red, white, & blue. [Johnson, publisher of songs, ... Phila.]

The new red, white, & blue. [Johnson, publisher of songs, ... Phila.]

I promised I never would leave her. H. De Marsan. Dealer in Songs &c. No 60 Chatham St. N. Y

I promised I never would leave her. H. De Marsan. Dealer in Songs &c. ...

Annie Laurie. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Songs, Games, Toy Books, Motto Verses, &c., Wholesale and Retail

Annie Laurie. Andrews, Printer, 38 Chatham St., N.Y., Dealer in Songs,...

Katy Darling. J. Andrews, No. 38 Chatham St., N. Y. Printer of songs &c

Katy Darling. J. Andrews, No. 38 Chatham St., N. Y. Printer of songs &...

Sarah's young man. H. De Marsan, publisher, of Songs, ballads, toy books &c., No 54 Chatham Street, N. Y

Sarah's young man. H. De Marsan, publisher, of Songs, ballads, toy boo...

The mariner's grave. H. De Marsan. Dealer in songs, &c., No. 38 Chatham St. N. Y

The mariner's grave. H. De Marsan. Dealer in songs, &c., No. 38 Chatha...

New-York 7th regiment. By Albert F. Dawson. Air.- Star spangled banner. J. Wrigley, Publisher of songs ... N. Y

New-York 7th regiment. By Albert F. Dawson. Air.- Star spangled banner...