We have a collection of 2 arrangements for Jerome Kern - Oscar Hammerstein II - Ol' Man River
Which iconic song from a 1927 musical powerfully depicts the struggles of Mississippi River laborers and became a civil rights anthem? Learn!
"Ol' Man River" is a landmark song from Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's musical "Show Boat." Known for its profound social commentary on racial injustice, the song contrasts the eternal flow of the Mississippi River with the hardship of African American workers. Its deep bass line and spiritual-inspired melody made it a signature piece for performers like Paul Robeson.