Songs
The Erie Canal greatly appealed to the American people. Many viewed it as a major
advancement in American history. Some were so proud of the Erie Canal that they composed
songs about it upon its completion. A popular song based of the Erie Canal is "Low Bridge" by
Thomas Allen in 1905. Songs like these inspired American people and uplifted their spirits. Some
of these songs are still listened to today.
Below are other popular Erie Canal songs:
advancement in American history. Some were so proud of the Erie Canal that they composed
songs about it upon its completion. A popular song based of the Erie Canal is "Low Bridge" by
Thomas Allen in 1905. Songs like these inspired American people and uplifted their spirits. Some
of these songs are still listened to today.
Below are other popular Erie Canal songs:
- "The Er-i-e"
- "Boating on a Bullhead"
- "Meeting of the Waters"
- "Rowdy's Breakdown"
- "Tonawanda, Too"
- "Buffalo Gals"
- "Oh That Low Bridge"
- "Im Afloat on the Erie Canal"
- "Canal Digger's Lament"
- "Two Irish Reels"
- "Paddy's Song"
- "Singing Just for Friends"