Now Is the Hour (song)

"Now Is the Hour"
Song by Various
LanguageMāori, English
Released1913 (as "Swiss Cradle Song")
Recorded1927 (Ana Hato), 1945 (Gracie Fields), and others
GenrePopular, Traditional
LabelVarious
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).