"Dear Hearts and Gentle People" is a popular song published in 1949 with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Bob Hilliard. The song refers to the singer's hometown, and different versions allude to a range of U.S. states.
"Dear Hearts and Gentle People" | |
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Song | |
Published | 1949 |
Composer(s) | Sammy Fain |
Lyricist(s) | Bob Hilliard |
The songwriters were inspired to write the song based on a scrap of paper with the words "Dear friends and gentle hearts" written on it that was found on the body of Stephen Foster when he was discovered dying in a New York hotel room in January 1864.[citation needed]
Popular versions were recorded in 1949 by: