Previous posts for March 27th may be found here: Antonio Squarcialupi (2019), Sarah Vaughan, Patty Smith Hill; Ben Webster (2021), Ferde Grofé (2022), Vincent d'Indy (2023), Mariah Carey (2024), and Phil Chess (2025)
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R. J. S. [Richard John Samuel] Stevens (27 March 1757 – 23 September 1837) was an English composer and organist, best remembered for his glees.
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Even though his talent was more "adequate" than "great,"
He thought he'd found a genre to excel in;
And so it's sad the vogue for glees went quickly out of date,
Which otherwise he might have done so well in.
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