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Lullaby by François Nicholas Riss A lullaby (/ ˈ l ʌ l ə b aɪ /), or a cradle song, is a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for (or sung to) children (for adults see music and sleep). The purposes of lullabies vary. In some societies, they are used to pass down cultural knowledge or tradition.
The song is a traditional lullaby for young children, composed of three verses in a minor tone. However, as it is a folk song, there are many popular versions of both the lyrics and the melody. The first recordings of the lyrics were made in the 19th century. In particular, in the almanac "Mermaid of the Dniester" in 1837 on page 35.
The song from Lilith that generated the most attention was its funeral “Dirge.” Like all but one of the Lilith songs, “Dirge” was published before the Lilith book—in this case, a full year before, when the song first appeared in H. L. Mencken’s prestigious, rebellious Smart Set. Singer Mrs. William Elgin Travis (one of Sterling’s ...
Lullaby is Slimani's second novel [8] and the first to be translated into English. [10] By January 2018 it had been translated into 18 languages, with intentions for a further 17. [ 8 ] [ 7 ] Originally titled Chanson douce , it was translated as Lullaby for the UK and The Perfect Nanny in the US.
"Lullaby" was released by Virgin Records on 4 June 2001 as the third and final single from Hot.The song debuted and peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart in the week ending 16 June 2001, becoming Melanie B's fifth consecutive top twenty entry on the chart. [6] "
When Collier discovered that the word "lullaby" (Lilla, abi—begone, Lilith!) denoted the songs which mothers soothed their babies, she adapted Lilith's acquired modern meaning, wholly removed from its original signification, into this poem. It enabled Collier to evolve the idea that Lilith, instead of being a fiend, was really a creature of ...
"Lullaby" is a song by English rock band the Cure from their eighth studio album, Disintegration (1989). Released as a single on 10 April 1989, the song is the band's highest-charting single in their home country, reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart. It additionally reached number three in West Germany and Ireland while becoming a top ...
Wiegenlied" ("Lullaby"; "Cradle Song"), Op. 49, No. 4, is a lied for voice and piano by Johannes Brahms which was first published in 1868. It is one of the composer's most famous pieces. It is one of the composer's most famous pieces.