Civil War Music – Aura Lee

by | Nov 16, 2022 | Lesson Plans | 0 comments

Did You Know?

Throughout the Civil War, soldiers on both sides could be heard singing the song “Aura Lea.” The lyrics were updated nearly a century later and the tune was recorded by Elvis Presley as “Love Me Tender.”

Aura Lea Song 1864

Listen to the 97th Regimental String Band sing Aura Lee

and then here is Elvis singing Love Me Tender

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