Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd

In the new " Home Sweet Home ," Web presentation we take a look at life in 19th century Ohio, especially as it is reflected in the music played and heard in Cincinnati. ...

In this presentation, we focus on 19th century Cincinnati, a major commercial center and a "Gateway to the West" for both longtime residents and recent immigrants seeking a new start in a new land. This parlor music is presented through audio recordings and sheet music and focuses on themes that reflect the social, economic and religious values of the time. Because the songs were created for home performance, they give special insight into the domestic life in which these values developed. ... [Read More]

The LOC.GOV Wise Guide : Sweet Home . . . Ohio
Say the words "sweet home" and many people will expect to hear "Alabama," to quote the lyrics to the well-known country-rock song "Sweet Home Alabama" from the group Lynyrd Skynyrd. ...

In the new " Home Sweet Home ," Web presentation we take a look at life in 19th century Ohio, especially as it is reflected in the music played and heard in Cincinnati. ...

In this presentation, we focus on 19th century Cincinnati, a major commercial center and a "Gateway to the West" for both longtime residents and recent immigrants seeking a new start in a new land. This parlor music is presented through audio recordings and sheet music and focuses on themes that reflect the social, economic and religious values of the time. Because the songs were created for home performance, they give special insight into the domestic life in which these values developed. ... [Read More]