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  2. Delaware (song) - Wikipedia

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    "Delaware" is a popular song, written by Irving Gordon. [1] The song was published in 1959 and has references to 15 states of the United States . [ 2 ] The states were portrayed, in the form of puns , as: Della wear , new jersey , Calla 'phone ya , how ar' ya , Missus sip , mini-soda , Ora gone , I'll ask 'er , taxes , Wiscon sin , new brass ...

  3. Mairzy Doats - Wikipedia

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    The song was first played on radio station WOR, New York, by Al Trace and his Silly Symphonists. It made the pop charts several times, with a version by the Merry Macs reaching No. 1 in March 1944. The song was also a number-one sheet music seller, with sales of over 450,000 within the first three weeks of release. [ 1 ]

  4. Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware, General Pershing ...

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    The 1918 publication features a cover illustration by Rosenbaum Studios of a painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River with a picture of General Pershing below it. [1] The sheet music was reprinted thrice. [3] The song describes the American effort in Germany during World War I and draws a direct parallel to the American ...

  5. Novelty song - Wikipedia

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    A novelty song is a type of song built upon some form of novel concept, such as a gimmick, a piece of humor, or a sample of popular culture. Novelty songs partially overlap with comedy songs , which are more explicitly based on humor, and with musical parody , especially when the novel gimmick is another popular song.

  6. List of songs recorded by Perry Como - Wikipedia

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    featuring Guitar played by Tony Mottola Performed in a medley with two other songs [12] "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" Hoagy Carmichael: Johnny Mercer: 1980 Part of Bing Crosby Medley [5] "In the Garden" C. Austin Miles Arranged by Ray Charles [211] 1958 with Mitchell Ayres Orchestra & Ray Charles Singers [15] "In My Little Red Book ...

  7. Music of Delaware - Wikipedia

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    Delaware is also home to the Firefly Music Festival and The Big Barrel Country Music Festival annual music festivals held at the Dover International Speedway. The state song of Delaware is "Our Delaware", with words by George B. Hynson and Donn Devine and music by Will M. S. Brown. [2] Recent, local trends include a surge in popularity for the ...

  8. List of songs based on literary works - Wikipedia

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    An Alien Heat, The Hollow Lands, and The End Of All Songs - Part 1: Spirits Burning & Michael Moorcock: The Dancers at the End of Time: Michael Moorcock: Three albums covering the three books of the trilogy. The Black Halo: Kamelot: Faust: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: The Black Halo is a concept album based on Faust, Part Two.

  9. Our Delaware - Wikipedia

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    Our Delaware is a poem written by George Beswick Hynson, published in 1904. [1] It comprises three verses, each honoring one of Delaware's three counties, with the fourth verse added by Donn Devine commemorating the American Revolution Bicentennial in 1976. [2] It became the state song in 1925 by an act of the General Assembly. [3]