William Harold Neidlinger
(1863-1924) 

The Birthday of a King

Music: William Harold Neidlinger (1863-1924)
Words: William Harold Neidlinger

Neidlinger was a composer, conductor, organist at St. Michael’s Church, New York City, and voice teacher, but his main interest was working with retarded children, and he founded a school for this purpose in East Orange, N.J. Originally published in 1912 in Neidlinger's native Brooklyn, the song has been popular ever since, particularly as a baritone solo, since it shows off the voice quite well and is not difficult to sing.

Other Songs

• Crossing the Bar

• Memories of Lincoln

• My Laddie

• Serenade

Sources:

• MIDI Business Online (out of business as of December 13, 2003)

• The Cyberhymnal

• REC Music Foundation

 

 

 

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