Who wrote the lyrics to "This Land Is Your Land"?
Q: Who wrote the lyrics to "This Land Is Your Land"?
A: Woody Guthrie wrote the lyrics to "This Land Is Your Land".
Q: What melody did Guthrie use for his song?
A: Guthrie used a melody similar to that of the Baptist gospel hymn "Oh, My Loving Brother" and Carter Family's song "When The World's On Fire" for both the chorus and verses of his song.
Q: Why was Guthrie angry with Irving Berlin's song "God Bless America"?
A: Guthrie was angry with the positive (smug) attitude of Irving Berlin's song "God Bless America", which he thought was not realistic and sounded too proud of the country.
Q: When did Guthrie write his response to Berlin's song?
A: Guthrie wrote his response originally named "God Blessed America For Me" in 1940.
Q: When was this response published?
A: This response was first published in 1945 when it was included in a mimeographed booklet of ten songs with typed lyrics and hand drawings.
Q: Who administered the publishing rights to Gutrhie's song?
A: Ludlow Music administered the publishing rights to Gutrhie's song.
Q: When was it added to National Recording Registry?
A: It was added to National Recording Registry in 2002.
