John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for US military marches. He is known as "The March King" (or the "American March King" to distinguish him from his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford). Among Sousa's best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (national march of the US), "Semper Fidelis" (official march of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell", "The Thunderer", and... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, John Philip Sousa first charted in 1901 with The Bride Elect: March.The artist placed 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 12 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.
Top songs: #1: Liberty Loan March - #2: The Stars and Stripes Forever (March) - #3: Boy Scouts of America (March) - #4: The Stars and Stripes Forever (new version) - #5: El Capitan March (new version)
#4 The Stars and Stripes Forever (new version)
Sousa's Band
The Invincible Eagle (March)
Sousa's Band
Semper Fidelis
Sousa's Band
Jack Tar March
Sousa's Band
Fairest of the Fair (March)
Sousa's Band
Washington Post March
Prince's Orchestra
#5 El Capitan March (new version)
Sousa's Band
#2 The Stars and Stripes Forever (March)
Sousa's Band
#1 Liberty Loan March
Sousa's Band
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