Paul Revere's Ride

By: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Narrated by: Bob Gonzalez

Listen, my children, and you shall hear

Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,

On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five;

Hardly a man is now alive

Who remembers that famous day and year.

So begins the verse narrative of the legendary Revolutionary war legend by celebrated American 19th century poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. With charging rhythm and clarion language, in 14 stanzas, the poet conjures the dramatic, moving images of the rousing and pivotal ride of the famed patriot. Rhapsode Bob Gonzalez performs this classic.

Public Domain (P)2020 Bob Gonzalez

Nostalgic

Hearing this poem again reminds me of my school days when we were required to memorize part of it. I’m so grateful for the brave men who paved the way for a free nation. Thank you for this offering.

Excellent Reading of a Classic

Bob Gonzalez’s reading of this classic poem is well paced and engaging. He sounds almost like a man who remembers that famous day and year.