Reuben and Rachel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Reuben and Rachel" |
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| Language | English |
| Published | 1871 |
| Composer(s) | William Gooch |
| Lyricist(s) | Harry Birch |
Reuben and Rachel is a popular song with words written by Harry Birch and music by William Gooch. It was first published in Boston in 1871 by White, Smith, & Perry. This song became well-known again in the 1900s, especially as a children's song.
About the Song
The song "Reuben and Rachel" tells a story through its lyrics. It became very popular after it was first released.
Famous First Line
The first line of the song is "Reuben, Reuben, I've been thinking." This line was so catchy that it was used in another popular song. This happened at the end of World War I in 1919. That song was called "How Ya Gonna Keep 'em Down on the Farm (After They've Seen Paree)?."
Playground Versions
The tune of "Reuben and Rachel" is very simple and easy to remember. Because of this, many people have made up their own versions of the song. Children often sing different words to the melody on playgrounds. The tune is also used for many funny or silly versions of the song.
Not a Book
It is important to know that this song is not connected to a book. There was a novel called "Reuben and Rachel" written in 1799 by Susanna Rowson. However, the song and the book are completely separate.
