"My Grandfather's Clock" was written in the late nineteenth century by Henry C. Work, who is also famous for the Civil War song "Marching through Georgia." It was widely marketed as sheet music, and in player piano rolls, before the advent of sound recordings, and it has remained popular ever since. According to Wikipedia, the song is the origin of the name Grandfather Clock for an upright clock, which was previously known as a longform clock. The song is mostly performed today for children and as a virtuoso bluegrass number, but it was a well-loved "parlor tune" in its first incarnation, and a staple for vocalists and ensembles as well.
Leroy Troy (novelty 5-string banjo)
Larry Hooper (vocalist, on Lawrence Welk)
Doc Watson (audio only)
The Shadows (British Invasion group from the early '60s; audio only)
Sheldon Theatre Brass Band
Mountain dulcimer (for your benefit, Alex)
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