A long time ago, I saw a German songbook that had songs from all over the world, not only with the words translated into German, but with the tunes modified to fit in the beerhall tradition. This one became a march -- and "Oh, Susanna" became a waltz! It was a charming cultural phenomenon.

--- Joe Fineman    joe_f@verizon.net

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