Luther G. Presley

Luther G. Presley
Born Luther G. Presley
March 6, 1887
Died December 6, 1974
Occupation Musician/Song-writer
Years active 1901-1974

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".[1][2]

Biography

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.[3]

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.[3]

Luther Presley was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2008.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ McCorkle, Ben (2005). "Presley, Luther". In McNeil, W.K. Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music. New York: Routledge. p. 305. ISBN 978-0-415-94179-2. Retrieved 2010-09-28.
  2. 1 2 Luther G. Presley, Southern Gospel Music Association- 2005 Last Modified: October 15, 2008
  3. 1 2 L.G. Presley By BOB SALLEE Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, April 21, 1998
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