Composer

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Richard Rodgers

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

First Performance

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Oct 10, 1947

Average_duration

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4:04

'Come Home' is a musical composition by Richard Rodgers, an American composer known for his contributions to the American musical theater. The piece was composed in 1949 and premiered on Broadway in the same year. It is a part of the musical 'Lost in the Stars', which was based on the novel 'Cry, the Beloved Country' by Alan Paton. 'Come Home' is a ballad that is sung by the character of Stephen Kumalo, a black South African priest who is searching for his son in Johannesburg. The song is a plea for his son to return home and is filled with emotion and longing. The lyrics are simple and direct, with lines such as "Come home, come home, my son" and "I need you, I love you, my son." The piece is characterized by its slow tempo and melancholic melody. The orchestration is sparse, with a solo piano accompanying the vocals. The song is in a minor key, which adds to the somber mood of the piece. The melody is simple and repetitive, with the same phrase repeated throughout the song. This repetition adds to the emotional impact of the piece, as the listener is drawn into the character's longing for his son. 'Come Home' is a powerful example of Richard Rodgers' ability to create memorable melodies that capture the emotions of the characters in his musicals. The piece has been performed by many artists over the years and remains a beloved part of the American musical theater canon.

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