b. 1914d. 2009
James Purdy
American novelist, playwright, poet, and short story writer James Purdy remained a controversial figure throughout his life. His poetry has been set to music by composers Robert Helps and Robert Hundley.
Photo: James Purdy, March 15, 1957, photo by Carl Van Vechten, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Related Information
The James Purdy Society Web Page
jamespurdy.org/index.phpA Compendium of New York Times' reviews and articles on James Purdy and his work
nytimes.com/topic/person/james-purdy?scp=1-spot&sq=james%20purdy&st=csePoetry Foundation
poetryfoundation.org/poets/james-purdySongs
All along the meadow1972 · The Running SunRobert HelpsJames Purdyand there is so much more than could be said1972 · The Running SunRobert HelpsJames PurdyBartholomew Green1978Richard HundleyJames PurdyBirds, U.S.A.1972Richard HundleyJames PurdyCome Ready and See Me1971Richard HundleyJames PurdyEvening Hours1975Richard HundleyJames PurdyGossamer Noons1977Robert HelpsJames PurdyI Do1974Richard HundleyJames PurdyI miss you in the evening hours1972 · The Running SunRobert HelpsJames PurdyLions1971Richard HundleyJames PurdyOctaves and Sweet Sounds1989Richard HundleyE. E. Cummings, James Joyce, James Purdy, Gertrude Stein, José García VillaStraightway Beauty On Me Waits1990 · Octaves and Sweet SoundsRichard HundleyJames PurdyThe Running Sun1972Robert HelpsJames PurdyWaterbird1988Richard HundleyJames PurdyWe who are under the ground1972 · The Running SunRobert HelpsJames Purdywhen the chief shepherd counts his sheep1972 · The Running SunRobert HelpsJames Purdy
Sheet Music
Octaves and Sweet Sounds (High Voice)
Richard Hundley
1. Strings in the Earth and Air Text: James Joyce
2. Seashore Girls Text: E. E. Cummings
3. Moonlight's Watermelon Text: Jose Garcia Villa
4. Straightway Beauty On Me Waits Text: James Purdy
5. Well Welcome Text: Gertrude Stein
2. Seashore Girls Text: E. E. Cummings
3. Moonlight's Watermelon Text: Jose Garcia Villa
4. Straightway Beauty On Me Waits Text: James Purdy
5. Well Welcome Text: Gertrude Stein
High
Octaves and Sweet Sounds (Medium Voice)
Richard Hundley
1. Strings in the Earth and Air Text: James Joyce
2. Seashore Girls Text: E. E. Cummings
3. Moonlight's Watermelon Text: Jose Garcia Villa
4. Straightway Beauty On Me Waits Text: James Purdy
5. Well Welcome Text: Gertrude Stein
2. Seashore Girls Text: E. E. Cummings
3. Moonlight's Watermelon Text: Jose Garcia Villa
4. Straightway Beauty On Me Waits Text: James Purdy
5. Well Welcome Text: Gertrude Stein
Medium