Alexander hamilton musical wikipedia
Alexander hamilton musical wikipedia
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Right Hand Man (Hamilton song)
Song from the 2015 musical Hamilton
"Right Hand Man" is the eighth song from Act 1 of the musical Hamilton, based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, which premiered on Broadway in 2015.
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote both the music and lyrics to the song. The song introduces then-General George Washington to the musical, and culminates with Hamilton becoming his eponymous "right-hand man".
Synopsis
At the very beginning of the American Revolutionary War, Alexander Hamilton reiterates his desire (as laid out in "My Shot") to fight in a war in order to rise up from his poor childhood.
Aiming to be promoted to a position of command in the Continental Army, Hamilton hopes to get the attention of General George Washington, who had been appointed commander-in-chief at the Second Continental Congress.[1]Aaron Burr then introduces Washington, who discusses his frustration with his forces in the fight for control of New York City.[2]