Douglas Jimerson

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Douglas Jimerson is an American singer known for his interpretation of Civil War songs. He was featured in 7 songs in the United States Academic Decathlon's Music of the Civil War Era. He is widely renowned for his large, burly appearance and impressive beard. He sings in the tenor range and rarely has been known to sing in falsetto.

[edit] A History: Performances

The Kennedy Center, as seen from the Potomac River. The Lincoln Memorial is partially visible on the right.

His most recent performance entitled "Jimerson Live at the Kennedy Center" was attended by thousands. He sang 12 of his most popular songs composed by a variety of artists. His performances was later compiled into an album released in 2004 by Amerimusic.

[edit] Notable songs

• Home! Sweet Home! , by Thomas Payne (music by Henry Bishop)
• The Battle Hymn of the Republic , By Julia Ward Howe
• The Battle Cry of Freedom , By George F. Root
• I Wish I Was in Dixie's Land , By Daniel Emmett
• The Bonnie Blue Flag , By Harry McCarthy
• The Vacant Chair , By George F. Root/Henry Washburn
• Beautiful Dreamer , By Stephen C. Foster

[edit] References

• Comfort and Denial In a Fast-Changing World: "Stephen Foster's America", Concert review in the New York Times, January 16, 1996

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