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The lyrics allude to the biblical story of the Battle of Jericho, in which Joshua led the Israelites against Canaan (Joshua 6:15-21). [1]Like those of many other spirituals, the song's words may also be alluding to eventual escape from slavery – in the case of this song, "And the walls came tumblin' down."
Joshua and his troops destroying the walls of Jericho,English 5th century. Joshua and his army destroy the mighty city of Jericho and then commemorate the Feast of the Passover. The army gets word of the defeat of Israel at Ai and Joshua gathers his men to renew their attacks. Othniel calls upon Achsah, but Caleb, her father, dismisses him ...
The Quartet appeared in films such as Star Spangled Rhythm (1942), Hit Parade of 1943 (1943), Hollywood Canteen (1944), and the Danny Kaye film A Song Is Born (1948). In the latter film, they performed the songs "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" and part of "A Song Is Born" with Louis Armstrong and Virginia Mayo.
"Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" (Traditional) – 10:43 "Mack the Knife" (Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht) – 8:50 "It's the Talk of the Town" (Jerry Livingston, Al J. Neiburg, Marty Symes) – 9:28 "Bean and the Boys" (Coleman Hawkins) – 7:02 Additional track on CD release
The Fall of Jericho, as described in the biblical Book of Joshua, was the first military engagement fought by the Israelites in the course of the conquest of Canaan. According to Joshua 6:1–27 , the walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around the city walls once a day for six days, seven times on the seventh day, with the ...
1955 Decca 48334 - The Battle Of Jericho / A Travelers Tune; 1955 Decca 48336 - I Must Tell Jesus / The Storm Is Passing Over; Marie Knight with The Griffins 1956 Wing 90069 - As Long As I Love / Tell Me Why; Marie Knight 1956 Mercury 70904 - Stand By Me / Blessed Be The Lord; 1956 Mercury 70969 - Grasshopper Baby / Look At Me
Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after his top minister’s surprise resignation following a clash on how to handle the president-elect’s looming tariffs.
She sings "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho", and "Better Be Lookin' Out for Love". 1951: Alice in Wonderland (Disney Animated Film; chorus) 1953: Peter Pan (Disney Animated Film; chorus) 1953: Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (Disney Animated Short) Susie Sparrow; 1953: Recording of "Hey Bellboy"; eventually sells 1 million copies.