Luther G. Presley (March 6, 1887 – December 6, 1974) was a songwriter, musician, and composer, who is best-known for writing the lyrics to the gospel song "When the Saints Go Marching In".
Luther G. Presley was born on Beckett Mountain in Faulkner County, Arkansas on March 6, 1887. He studied music beginning at the age of 14, where he excelled. He soon became choir director. He wrote his first song, "Gladly Sing," when he was 17. He furthered his study in singing and music, under renowned teachers.
Work
Luther Presley wrote the lyrics for the gospel spiritual "When the Saints Go Marching In", in 1937, while Virgil O. Stamps composed the music and melody to the famous work.
Luther Presley was inducted into the Southern Gospel Mus… Go to person page >
Display Title: Life Will Be Sweeter Some DayFirst Line: The cares of this life may leave us weepingTune Title: [The cares of this life may leave us weeping]Author: L. G. P.Date: 1947
Display Title: Life Will Be Sweeter Some DayFirst Line: The cares of this life may leave us weepingTune Title: [The cares of this life may leave us weeping]Date: 1963
Display Title: Life Will Be Sweeter Some DayFirst Line: The cares of this life may leave us weeping (and) Rugged may seem the wayTune Title: [The cares of this life may leave us weeping]Author: Luther G. PresleyDate: 2002
Display Title: Life Will Be Sweeter Some DayFirst Line: The cares of this life may leave us weepingTune Title: [The cares of this life may leave us weeping]Author: L. G. P.Date: 1940
Display Title: Life Will Be Sweeter Some DayFirst Line: The cares of this life may leave us weepingTune Title: [The cares of this life may leave us weeping]Author: L. G. P.Date: 1949
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