Jon:
If you see Joe's entry above:
Subject: ADD Version: ABDULLA BULBUL AMEER
From: Joe Offer - PM
Date: 25 May 02 - 12:49 PM

You'll see that French is quoted as both author and composer. This obviously gives the origin of the tune, as that does not appear to be queried anywhwere else. The tune was written for the song.

Nigel