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Thread #73566 Message #1278518
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
22-Sep-04 - 03:24 PM
Thread Name: Tune Origin: 'Little Egypt'?
Subject: RE: Tune Origin: 'Little Egypt'?
"Echos du Temps passé" piano arrangement by Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin, is discussed by Roger Pinon, in Aguiaine, SEFCO, 1977. It is based on the old song "A la p&$234;che des (aux) moules," known and discussed by Weckerlin in his book "Echos du temps passé," 1857 (reprint in the 1890s), which covers folk music of the XII-XVII centuries. The song is still sung by children.
In listening to the following midis, remember that only the first five notes are claimed to have entered the hoochy-coochy song. I think any resemblance is coincidental, although Weckerlin's piano arrangements were popular in the parlor music days.
Listen to the midi (a fast arrangement) and see lyrics of "A la pêche des moules" at this website: A la peche
The lyrics, followed by an alternate version with completely different music, here: A la peche
Midi of Jacques Martin (TV personality) version: La peche
I will post lyrics separately since "A la p...." is mainly a children's song now.