Henry Clay Work
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Henry Clay Work (October 1, 1832 - June 8, 1884) was an American composer. He was born in Middletown, Connecticut, the son of a prominent opponent of slavery, and died in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Songs
Among the best-known of his 75 compositions are:
- 1864 - "Come Home, Father!"
- 1865 - "Marching Through Georgia"
- 1868 - "The Ship That Never Returned"
- 1876 - "My Grandfather's Clock"
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