I need to sing a 19th Century Song for an audition?

Question

It's a play, and I need a song from that era. Any suggestions for something simple, and not too long?

helene · Accepted Answer

Shenandoah
Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair
Beautiful Dreamer
Lorena
Johnny Has Gone For a Soldier
On the Sidewalks of New York

You could always do Barbara Allen. It predates the 19th century, but was a popular parlor song anyway.

keirafirestone · Answer

Here's a small list of songs, but I can't really recommend anything.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:19th_century_songs

And no offence to the person who posted before me but the 19th century is the 1800's, 20th century is the 1900's

Anonymous · Answer

Comin' Through the Rye
Annie Laurie
Oh Susannah

Plus any number of old ***** spirituals

Add:  Wow, they censored the word N e g r o.  Weird.

Anonymous · Answer

Feelin' good- Many artists

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feeling_Good

I need to sing a 19th Century Song for an audition?

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