Posted by Jonathan Adler:
Sunday Song Lyric:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2008_10_19-2008_10_25.shtml#1224428178
Columbus Day was last Monday. We had classes anyway so I forgot
(though not getting mail was a clue). There have been a few good songs
about Christopher Columbus, including the classic Tin Pan Alley-era
tune with lyrics by [1]Andy Razaf and music by Leon Berry (though
sometimes credited to Andy Kirk) that was popularized by Duke
Ellington.
Mister Christopher Columbus
Sailed the sea without a compass
When his men began a rumpus
Up spoke, Christopher Columbus
There is land somewhere
Until we get there,
We will not go wrong,
If we sing, "swing a song"
Since the world is round,
We'll be safe and sound
Til our goal is found,
We'll just keep rhythm bound
The full lyrics are [2]here.
References
1. http://www.songwritershalloffame.org/exhibits/C305
2. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/ellington_duke/44470/lyric.jhtml
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