North & South [Episode 3] (1985) Created by David L. Wolper Producer Paul Freeman Music History Technical Advisor John Hannan David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television Starring James Read, Patrick Swayze, Lesley-Anne Down, Wendy Kilbourne Original Network: ABC --- “Get Off The Track“ (1844) Composed by Jesse Hutchinson, Jr. The on-screen band is unknown, but likely actors/extras Music performed by Hollywood studio musicians on modern instruments “Get Off The Track“ was an abolitionist song published in 1844 by Jesse Hutchinson, Jr. and sung by the Hutchinson Family Singers. The song is dedicated to antislavery editor Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, “As a mark of esteem for his intrepidity in the cause of Human Rights.“ Lyrics: Ho! the Car Emancipation, Rides majestic thro' our nation, Bearing on its Train, the story, Liberty, A Nation's Glory. Roll it along, Roll it along, Roll it along, thr
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