In 1939, Copland completed his first two Hollywood film scores, for "Of Mice and Men" and "Our Town", and composed the radio score "John Henry", based on the folk ballad.
In 1939, Copland completed his first two Hollywood film scores, for "Of Mice and Men" and "Our Town", and received sizable commissions. In the same year, he composed the radio score "John Henry", based on the folk ballad.