Role

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Composer

Birth

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1837

Death

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1918

Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Vocal

 

Joseph Eastburn Winner was an American composer, songwriter, and music publisher who lived from 1837 to 1918. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to a family of musicians. His father, Joseph E. Winner, was a music teacher and composer, and his mother, Mary Ann Winner, was a singer and pianist. Joseph Eastburn Winner showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at a young age. As a teenager, Joseph Eastburn Winner worked as a music teacher and performer in Philadelphia. He also began composing his own music, including songs and instrumental pieces. In 1856, he published his first song, "Listen to the Mocking Bird," which became a popular hit and sold over a million copies. The song was later used in several films and television shows and is still considered a classic of American popular music. Over the next few years, Joseph Eastburn Winner continued to compose and publish music, including songs, marches, and waltzes. He also worked as a music publisher, founding his own company, Winner & Shuster, in 1862. The company published sheet music for many of his own compositions as well as works by other composers. One of Joseph Eastburn Winner's most famous compositions is "The Little Brown Jug," a popular drinking song that he wrote in 1869. The song tells the story of a man who is trying to find his lost jug of whiskey and has become a staple of college and university drinking songs. Another popular song by Winner is "Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?" which he wrote in 1864. In addition to his popular songs, Joseph Eastburn Winner also composed several instrumental pieces, including marches and waltzes. One of his most famous instrumental works is "The Whip and Spur Galop," which he wrote in 1869. The piece is a lively dance tune that was popular in its time and is still performed today. Joseph Eastburn Winner was also known for his patriotic music, including marches and songs that celebrated American history and culture. One of his most famous patriotic songs is "The Union Forever," which he wrote in 1861. The song was written in support of the Union during the American Civil War and became a popular anthem for Union soldiers. Throughout his career, Joseph Eastburn Winner remained active in the music industry, publishing and promoting his own works as well as those of other composers. He was a member of several music organizations, including the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), and was recognized for his contributions to American music. Joseph Eastburn Winner died in 1918 at the age of 81. He left behind a legacy of popular and patriotic music that continues to be celebrated and performed today. His compositions have been recorded by many artists and have been featured in films, television shows, and other media. He is remembered as one of the most important composers of American popular music in the 19th century.

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