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  2. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) - Wikipedia

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    "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" is a 1953 novelty song, with lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy and music by Nat Simon. It was written on the 500th anniversary of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans . The lyrics humorously refer to the official renaming of the city of Constantinople to Istanbul .

  3. The Four Lads - Wikipedia

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    This Year's Top Movie Songs (UAL 3356/UAS 6356, 1964) Songs of World War I (UAL 3399/UAS 6399, 1964) Foma Records. Ten Million & Still Counting (1977) Select compilation albums of note. 16 Most Requested Songs (1991) That Great Gettin' Up Mornin' (1995) Love Songs by the Four Lads (1997) Moments to Remember: The Very Best of the Four Lads (2000)

  4. Istanbul (Morrissey song) - Wikipedia

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    Joe Chiccarelli, the album's producer, stated that "Morrissey wanted to evoke the feeling of the hectic and chaotic streets of the city of Istanbul, so he used a cigar-box guitar, a lap steel guitar and a complicated and bussy drum rhythm, plus an actual gong as percussion, as well as vocal samples from a field recording taken in the streets of ...

  5. Flood (They Might Be Giants album) - Wikipedia

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    "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" references both the current and previous names for modern-day Istanbul (Hagia Sophia pictured). "Lucky Ball and Chain" employs the unreliable narrator motif, according to Linnell. Influenced by the country-western musical tradition, the song is a "simple regret song" dealing with "the one that got away". [6]

  6. List of number-one hits of 2006 (Turkey) - Wikipedia

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    List of songs that reached number one in Türkçe Top 20, the Turkish airplay chart in 2006. [1] The list is updated every Thursday by Nielsen Music Control. Date

  7. Kâtibim - Wikipedia

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    A notable recording is that by Safiye Ayla from 1949. [4] During the time of recording, Ayla was also a member of the assembly at the Istanbul City Conservatory. [5] Classical composer Saygun included 'Variations on the Old Istanbul Folk Song Katibim (Varyasyonlar)' as the last part of his choral Op.22 Bir Tutam Kekik of 1943.

  8. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands: Find theme words to fill the board. Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.

  9. List of songs about cities - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of songs about cities. It is not exhaustive. Cities are a major topic for popular songs. [1] [2] Music journalist Nick Coleman said that apart from love, "pop is better on cities than anything else." [1] Popular music often treats cities positively, though sometimes they are portrayed as places of danger and temptation.