The Society Nigger (Grossmith, George)

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Publisher. Info. London: J. Bath, n.d. (ca. 1890s).
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Work Title The Society Nigger
Alternative. Title A Fashionable Banjo Ballad
Composer Grossmith, George
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGG 16
Key G major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1890-99
Librettist Composer
Language English
Dedication Lina Humpreys
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation voice, piano
Extra Information A mock minstrel ballad. Please remember that this is a historic song from the Victorian times, with different moral values. The full name, albeit offensive, is retained for historic purposes only. Any objections should be directed to my Important Notice on my profile.