Cooper, George. (1838-1927?). "Sweet Genevieve" - Autograph Manuscript fair copy. Autograph fair copy manuscript of "Sweet Genevieve" by Stephen Foster's Friend, George Cooper , including two stanzas and chorus, neatly penned on one page, in ink. 4to. Toned, small tears and chips around the edges, else fine.
One of the most popular songs of the 19th century, with music by Henry Tucker, "Sweet Genevieve" is one of the few surviving songs by George Cooper. Composed in the late 1860's, the lyrics concern the real-life Genevieve, Cooper's wife who died shortly after their marriage. The lyrics were sold to the musician Henry Tucker, with whom Cooper also collaborated on such other songs as 'Rose of Killarney' (1876) and Civil War songs 'Weeping, Sad and Lonely' and 'When This Cruel War Is Over.' Cooper collaborated with many other composers of the period and his friendship with Stephen Foster in the last few months of Foster's life has been well documented. The two evidently collaborated on some songs together, which are now lost. It was Cooper who discovered the prostrate body of his stricken friend on the Bowery the day before Foster died, and who informed the family of his death.
One of the most popular songs of the 19th century, with music by Henry Tucker, "Sweet Genevieve" is one of the few surviving songs by George Cooper. Composed in the late 1860's, the lyrics concern the real-life Genevieve, Cooper's wife who died shortly after their marriage. The lyrics were sold to the musician Henry Tucker, with whom Cooper also collaborated on such other songs as 'Rose of Killarney' (1876) and Civil War songs 'Weeping, Sad and Lonely' and 'When This Cruel War Is Over.' Cooper collaborated with many other composers of the period and his friendship with Stephen Foster in the last few months of Foster's life has been well documented. The two evidently collaborated on some songs together, which are now lost. It was Cooper who discovered the prostrate body of his stricken friend on the Bowery the day before Foster died, and who informed the family of his death.
Cooper, George. (1838-1927?). "Sweet Genevieve" - Autograph Manuscript fair copy. Autograph fair copy manuscript of "Sweet Genevieve" by Stephen Foster's Friend, George Cooper , including two stanzas and chorus, neatly penned on one page, in ink. 4to. Toned, small tears and chips around the edges, else fine.
One of the most popular songs of the 19th century, with music by Henry Tucker, "Sweet Genevieve" is one of the few surviving songs by George Cooper. Composed in the late 1860's, the lyrics concern the real-life Genevieve, Cooper's wife who died shortly after their marriage. The lyrics were sold to the musician Henry Tucker, with whom Cooper also collaborated on such other songs as 'Rose of Killarney' (1876) and Civil War songs 'Weeping, Sad and Lonely' and 'When This Cruel War Is Over.' Cooper collaborated with many other composers of the period and his friendship with Stephen Foster in the last few months of Foster's life has been well documented. The two evidently collaborated on some songs together, which are now lost. It was Cooper who discovered the prostrate body of his stricken friend on the Bowery the day before Foster died, and who informed the family of his death.
One of the most popular songs of the 19th century, with music by Henry Tucker, "Sweet Genevieve" is one of the few surviving songs by George Cooper. Composed in the late 1860's, the lyrics concern the real-life Genevieve, Cooper's wife who died shortly after their marriage. The lyrics were sold to the musician Henry Tucker, with whom Cooper also collaborated on such other songs as 'Rose of Killarney' (1876) and Civil War songs 'Weeping, Sad and Lonely' and 'When This Cruel War Is Over.' Cooper collaborated with many other composers of the period and his friendship with Stephen Foster in the last few months of Foster's life has been well documented. The two evidently collaborated on some songs together, which are now lost. It was Cooper who discovered the prostrate body of his stricken friend on the Bowery the day before Foster died, and who informed the family of his death.