John Stafford Smith
English composer of the Anacreontic Song melody
John Stafford Smith (English composer of the Anacreontic Song melody) is discussed on podcasts in TMT.
Discussed in
677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1)The Rest Is History · Jun 7, 2026 · 1 h 11 min
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland trace the Star-Spangled Banner from the 1814 bombardment of Fort McHenry to its adoption as anthem and the controversy over slavery.