The Hand That Holds The Bread

Anonymous (Composer), Thomas F. Casey (Composer), H.C. Dodge (Composer), Francis Egerton (Composer), M.H. Evans (Composer), Charles [1] K. Harris (Composer), R.J. Harrison (Composer), Alice Hawthorne (Composer), Jesse Jr. Hutchinson (Composer), John [1] Hutchinson (Composer), Jesse H. / Blanchard, I.G. Jones (Composer), George W. Loyd (Composer), H.R. / Rosenfield, Monroe Monroe (Composer), W.S. / Donnelly, John E. Mullaly (Composer), O'Reilly (Composer), E.A. / Bradley, Nellie H. Parkhurst (Composer), George Frederick Root (Composer), Henry J. Sayers (Composer), William J. Scanlan (Composer), Joseph P. Skelly (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Anonymous, Thomas F. Casey, H.C. Dodge, Francis Egerton, M.H. Evans, et al.
• Audio CD (June 17, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: New World Records
• ASIN: B0000030FP
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,951 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Several Nice Melodies Here for those Who Enjoy 19th Century Song, April 2, 2006

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This review is from: The Hand That Holds The Bread (Audio CD)

The theme of this album is songs of social consciousness, which means that the compiler was looking for historical relevence, rather than overall good tunes. But there are at least two songs here that any fan of the 19th century popular song must have: "The Song of the Red Man," by Henry Clay Work, and "The Hand that Holds the Bread" by Root. Work's piece is simple, but driving and compelling, like all his best songs. The song by Root is just another fine, rousing melody by this exellent pop composer. Performance-wise, the soloists are a mixed bag, but they are sincere, and the chorus is superb throughout.