"this little light of mine" - when was it written?

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"this little light of mine" - when was it written?

I've seen references to it being written by Harry Dixon Loes, but isn't it an African-American spiritual? Does anyone have references to this song being sung before 1900? Thanks.

2007-02-09 13:16:49 · 3 answers · asked by umjustasking 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music

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http://www.doyouremember.co.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_number-one_singles_from_the_1970s_%28UK%29#1971

2007-02-13 12:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is an old ***** spiritual so it must date back a long long time ago before 1900 at least.

2007-02-09 13:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

This Little Light of Mine was an anglo-saxon song writen (I think) in the 1920's or 30's.
Not 100% sure though.

2007-02-09 13:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋