Now Is the Hour (song)
| "Now Is the Hour" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Various | |
| Language | Māori, English |
| Released | 1913 (as "Swiss Cradle Song") |
| Recorded | 1927 (Ana Hato), 1945 (Gracie Fields), and others |
| Genre | Popular, Traditional |
| Label | Various |
| Songwriter(s) | Clement Scott (music), Maewa Kaihau, Dorothy Stewart (arrangement and lyrics) |
| Composer(s) | Clement Scott (music) |
| Lyricist(s) | Maewa Kaihau, Dorothy Stewart, others |
"Now Is the Hour" (Māori: Pō Atarau) is a popular song from the early 20th century. Often erroneously described as a traditional Māori song, its creation is usually credited to several people, including Clement Scott's music and Maewa Kaihau and Dorothy Stewart (arrangement and lyrics).