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I want to make somebody happy And do the very

Author: Luther G. Presley Appears in 2 hymnals
I want to make somebody happy And do the very

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I want to make somebody happy And do the very

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Thankful Hearts #117 (1935) Languages: English
I want to make somebody happy And do the very

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Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Harmony Gems #d42 (1947) First Line: I want to make somebody happy And do the very Languages: English
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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Author of "I want to make somebody happy And do the very" Luther G. Presley (March 6, 1887 – December 6, 1974) was a songwriter, musician, and composer, who is best-known for writing the lyrics to the gospel song "When the Saints Go Marching In". Luther G. Presley was born on Beckett Mountain in Faulkner County, Arkansas on March 6, 1887. He studied music beginning at the age of 14, where he excelled. He soon became choir director. He wrote his first song, "Gladly Sing," when he was 17. He furthered his study in singing and music, under renowned teachers. Work Luther Presley wrote the lyrics for the gospel spiritual "When the Saints Go Marching In", in 1937, while Virgil O. Stamps composed the music and melody to the famous work. Luther Presley was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2008. --wikipedia.org
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