of the continued practice of polygamy. Many Utah residents at the time harbored negative feelings towards "Uncle Sam," a sentiment is especially evident in songs from around 1857 contemporary to the Utah War. An example is the "Doo Dah Mormon Song, set to the recognizable tune of Stephen Foster's "Camptown Races". <poem> "Doo Dah Mormon Song" (chorus) Then let us be on hand By Brigham Young to stand, And if our enemies do appear, We'll sweep them from the land.</poem> Decline of Mormon folk music Traditional songs in Utah were superseded by recorded and broadcast music early in the 20th century, following the trend of traditional music nationwide. However, the popularity of distinctively Mormon folk songs had already faded by this point. After Utah became a state in 1896 many Mormon folk songs—especially those expressing fear and animosity about the federal government—ceased to be prominent. Latter-day Saints today still sing a handful of folk songs, such as the "Handcart Song". Often this is done in remembrance of Pioneer Day, the anniversary of the first Mormon pioneers' arrival in Utah, and such songs serve as a tie to the past. In 1982, Brigham Young University established the Folk Music Ensemble, which was still performing as of 2021. Recordings and artists During the folk boom of the 1950s-70s, a number of artists made recordings of Mormon folk songs. Perhaps the best known of these was Rosalie Sorrels, who devoted an entire LP to the subject. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has also performed various Mormon folk songs, including a 2009 album of "American folk hymns and spirituals." Several Utah-based folk groups, including the Three D's, the Deseret String Band, the Beehive Band, and Otter Creek have performed traditional Mormon folk songs as part of their repertoire. Examples Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing: American Folk Hymns & Spirituals (The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square), Intellectual Reserve Folk Songs of Idaho and Utah (sung by Rosalie Sorrels), Folkways Records FH 5343 The Iron Horse (Mormon folk ballads sung by the 3-D's) Hymns, Songs and Fiddle Tunes of the Utah Pioneers (two-CD album by the Deseret String Band) Mormon Folk Songs (sung by L.M. Hilton), Folkways Records FW02036 See also Mormon folklore: Folk songs Further reading Stanley, David (2004), "Folklore Work in Utah—A Historical Survey". Folklore in Utah: A History and Guide to Resources, Utah State University Press, References American folk music History