Music
- Many songs about the John Henry of folklore
- "John Henry" (also known as "John Henry Blues"). Recording made by DeFord Bailey, African-American star of the Grand Ol' Opry from 1927-1941.
- John Henry (album), 1994 album by They Might Be Giants
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Famous quotes containing the word music:
“Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.”
—Thomas Beecham (18791961)
“Through music the passions enjoy themselves.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (18441900)
“The music in my heart I bore,
Long after it was heard no more.”
—William Wordsworth (17701850)
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