Home on the Range (disambiguation) facts for kids
Home on the Range is a phrase that can refer to several different things. It is most famously known as a classic American folk song. However, it is also the title of a popular animated movie and a documentary film.
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The Famous Song
The song Home on the Range is a very well-known American folk song. It is so famous that it became the official state song of Kansas in 1947. The words to the song were written by Dr. Brewster M. Higley in 1871. He wrote them as a poem called "My Western Home." The music was composed by Daniel E. Kelley.
What the Song is About
The song describes the beauty of the American West. It talks about a place where buffalo roam freely and deer and antelope play. It paints a picture of a peaceful, natural environment. Many people love the song because it reminds them of wide-open spaces and a simpler way of life. It has been sung by many famous artists over the years.
The Disney Movie
Home on the Range is also the name of an animated musical comedy movie made by Walt Disney Pictures. It was released in 2004. The movie tells a fun story about three dairy cows who try to save their farm.
Story of the Movie
The story is set in the American West. A kind farmer named Pearl owns a small dairy farm called Patch of Heaven. When Pearl is about to lose her farm, three cows named Maggie, Mrs. Calloway, and Grace decide to take action. They team up with a horse named Buck and other farm animals. Their mission is to catch a famous cattle rustler named Alameda Slim. If they can catch him, they can use the reward money to save their home. The movie is full of adventure, humor, and catchy songs.
Movie Soundtrack
The movie also has a soundtrack album called Home on the Range (soundtrack). A soundtrack is a collection of all the songs and music from a movie. The songs for this Disney film were written by Alan Menken, who has also written music for many other Disney movies. The soundtrack features songs sung by the movie's characters and by popular artists like Tim McGraw and k.d. lang.
A Documentary Film
There is also a documentary film titled A Home on the Range. A documentary is a movie that tells a true story or explores a real-life topic. This particular documentary is about Jewish chicken ranchers in the United States. It explores their lives and experiences.
