Charles Ives - The Old Mother

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My dear old mother, poor thou art
And toilest day and toilest night
But ever warm remains my heart
'Twas thou my courage did'st impart
My arm of sturdy might

Thou'st wip'd away each childish tear
When I was sore distrest
And kiss'd thy little laddie dear
And taught him songs that banish fear
From ev'ry manly breast

And more than all thou'st given me
A humble true and tender heart;
So dear old mother, I'll love thee
Where e'er my foot may wander free
Till death our lives shall part
Mother, Mother, Mother

Release Date: January 01, 1922

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"Charles Ives - The Old Mother" is a heartfelt tribute to a mother's unwavering love and support. The lyrics express gratitude for the sacrifices and guidance provided by a dear old mother, who has been a source of strength and comfort throughout the singer's life. The song celebrates the nurturing and nurturing qualities of motherhood, highlighting the bond between a mother and child that transcends time and distance. With its poignant lyrics and heartfelt melody, "The Old Mother" is a touching homage to the enduring love and devotion of a mother.

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Arguably the first modernist composer, Charles Ives (1874-1954) was a solitary figure who composed in obscurity for most of his life. The son of a U.S. Army bandleader, Ives enjoyed a wildly successful career as an insurance executive. In his spare time, he composed music in a wide variety of genres that combined popular song, church hymns, military marches, and European art music in ways that used tone clusters, polytonality, and other techniques decades before they were adopted by European composers.