Songs Written by George F. RootTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

George Frederick Root (August 30, 1820 – August 6, 1895) was a romantic American composer, who found particular fame during the American Civil War, with songs such as "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!", the tune re-used for "Jesus Loves the Little Children", and "The Battle Cry of Freedom". He is regarded as the first American to compose a secular cantata. == Early life and education == Root was born at Sheffield, Massachusetts, and was named after the German composer George Frideric Handel.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, George F. Root first charted in 1905 with The Battle Cry of Freedom.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.