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Thread #71700   Message #1228124
Posted By: John in Brisbane
18-Jul-04 - 08:38 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Alternative to 'Happy Birthday'
Subject: Lyr Req: Alternative to 'Happy Birthday'
I know that it's the best known tune in the world and it brings joy to zillions of people over their lifetimes, but the original and best known version of 'Happy Birthday' is getting a mite boring for me - a sure sign that I'm closer to my 100'th than my first anniversary.

While recently watching a movie length episode of Frost (English detective TV series), two girls sang a delightful song with completely different lyrics and tune. The story line was roughly about a teenage girl who was a part time prostitute/student who seduced her friend's father and was ultimately murdered. Does the plot sound familiar?

Any good song sleuths out there who may be able to help? I can't remember too much, but it certainly wasn't repetitious or sing-songy.

Best Regards,
John