Songs the People Sing : George Kleinsinger

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Gene Greenwell and the Stage Chorus of the International Lady's Garment Workers Union directed by Lazar Wiener sing "I Hear America Singing" based on the poetry of Walt Whitman arranged by George Kleinsinger.

Next, "Rhapsody USA" from the musical "Tis of These" is sung by the Radio Chorus of the International Lady's Garment Workers Union is performed.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

WNYC archives id: 72621
Municipal archives id: LT4474

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