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   Is John Henry a song?

   • John Henry has been depicted in numerous works of art and has inspired film and television plots, but the story remains largely told in song, with versions recorded by folk, blues, and country artists. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Pat Bauer.

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   What is the story behind the Ballad of John Henry?

   • BACKGROUND: The Ballad of John Henry was an Afro-American folk song dating back to the late 1800s. The song tells of a man who worked as a steel driver when the railroads were being built across Western America. John was so good at his job, that he was put up against a steam powered hammer in a race to see who would complete the job faster.

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   Who recorded John Henry?

   • Artists to record this song include Peter Seeger, Pink Anderson, Chet Atkins, Paul Robeson, Harry Belafonte and Bruce Springsteen. Folk historian Dan Whitener, who recorded the song in 2015 with his band Gangstagrass, explained in a Songfacts interview: "In the early versions, John Henry is black.

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   Who was John Henry?

   • John Henry was an American folk hero and the strongest and fastest railroad worker in his day during the post-Civil War era. According to legend, he lived in the late 1800's, a time when the steam drill was invented to replace the men who pounded spikes into the hard rock. This ballad tells the story of John Henry.

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   5 days ago · John Henry, hero of a widely sung African American folk ballad. It describes his contest with a steam drill, in which John Henry crushed more rock than did the machine but died “with his hammer in his hand.”

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   This ballad tells the story of John Henry, an American folk hero. According to legend, he was the strongest and fastest railroad workers in his day during th...

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   The story of John Henry is traditionally told through two types of songs: ballads, commonly called "The Ballad of John Henry", and "hammer songs" (a type of work song), each with wide-ranging and varying lyrics.

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   There may or may not have been a real John Henry, but his legend lives on in this song, which has taken on many forms over the years. The tunnel is real, and a statue depicting John Henry stands on the site. His ghost is rumored to haunt the tunnel.

7. beatcrave.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-johnThe Meaning Behind The Song: John Henry by Traditional

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   Apr 24, 2024 · The song “John Henry” is one of the most iconic pieces of American folk music, telling the story of a man who worked tirelessly to drive railroad spikes deeper and faster than any of his peers. In this article, we will explore the meaning behind this beloved song, and why it continues to resonate with listeners today.

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   The Ballad of John Henry was an Afro-American folk song dating back to the late 1800s. The song tells of a man who worked as a steel driver when the railroads were being built across Western America. John was so good at his job, that he was put up against a steam powered hammer in a race to see who would complete the job faster.

9. genius.com › Pete-seeger-john-henry-lyricsPete Seeger – John Henry Lyrics - Genius

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   John Henry Lyrics: John Henry was about three days old / Sittin' on his papa's knee / He picked up a hammer and a little piece of steel; / Said, 'Hammer's gonna be the death of me, Lord, Lord