I sought to reform minstrelsy among refined people by making words suitable to their taste, instead of the trashy and really offensive words which belong to some songs of that order. ... Some of my songs should be performed in… — Stephen Foster Copy Share Image
Dear Sir: I will wish to establish my name as the best Ethiopian songwriter. But I am not encouraged in undertaking this as long as 'The Old Folks At Home' stares me in the face with another's name on it. — Stephen Foster Copy Share Image
Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me, starlight and dewdrop are waiting for thee. — Stephen Foster Copy Share Image
You may wonder, 'How can I leave it all behind if I am just coming back to it? How can I make a new… — Stephen Foster Copy Share Image
I sought to reform minstrelsy among refined people by making words suitable to their taste, instead of the trashy and really offensive words which… — Stephen Foster Copy Share Image
Dear Sir: I will wish to establish my name as the best Ethiopian songwriter. But I am not encouraged in undertaking this as long… — Stephen Foster Copy Share Image
Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay, Gone are my friends from the cotton fields away, Gone from the earth… — Stephen Foster Copy Share Image
