Mudcat Café message #1221924

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Thread #71236 Message #1221924
Posted By: GUEST,Gerry
09-Jul-04 - 01:49 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Chewing Gum / Choo'n Gum / Bubble Gum
Subject: RE: Penny to buy chewing gum/Gershwin?

Sorry, can't answer the original question, just a couple of notes:

1. The song, with verses, appeared in some movie musical, though I think this was in the 30s or 40s, hence, after Gershwin.

2. As kids in New York City, circa 1960, my buddies and I added a verse, My Ma gave me a dollar/To buy a challah....