James Sanderson (musician)

James Sanderson
Born1769 (1769)
Workington, Great Britain
Diedc. 1841
OccupationComposer
Notable work"Hail to the Chief"

James Sanderson (or Saunderson 1769–c.1841) was an English musician, now remembered as a composer. The tune for "Hail to the Chief", the presidential anthem of the United States, is attributed to him, taken from a Scottish Gaelic melody.

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