Oh! Susanna facts for kids
"Oh! Susanna" is a famous American song. It was written by Stephen Foster. This song was Stephen Foster's very first big hit! It was first performed in a place called the Eagle Ice Cream Saloon. This happened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1847. The song was officially published in 1848 by W. C. Peters in Cincinnati, Ohio. "Oh! Susanna" became super popular. It was even like an unofficial theme song for the California Gold Rush in 1849.
Stephen Foster and His Music
Stephen Foster was a talented songwriter. However, he didn't always realize how valuable his songs were. He wrote many popular tunes. These songs are still loved today.
A Generous Gift
Foster once gave two of his songs away. These songs were "Old Uncle Ned" and "Oh! Susanna." He gave them as a gift to W. C. Peters. Mr. Peters was in the music business. He made a lot of money from these songs. In fact, he earned ten thousand dollars! This helped him start a big music publishing company. It became the largest in the western United States.
Worldwide Fame
The songs "Old Uncle Ned" and "Oh! Susanna" became famous all over the world. Thousands of people sang and played them. But for a long time, many people didn't know who wrote them. Stephen Foster's name wasn't always connected to his amazing music.
See also
In Spanish: Oh! Susanna para niños
