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Thread #23577   Message #262970
Posted By: Mary in Kentucky
23-Jul-00 - 07:34 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Dona Dona
Subject: RE: Info Request - background of 'Dona Dona'
Hi Helen,

I noticed that you referred to Robin Higgins' page. She's the person that got me started writing HTML, and I've thanked her many times. While you're at her page, go to the home page and read about her history. You may remember her husband, Col. Rich Higgins, the hostage that was executed in Lebanon. Robin's sister-in-law is a friend of mine.

Several years ago when I first saw her page she was looking for the midi to Dona, Dona. She said it was one of her favorites because her grandmother always sang it to her in Yiddish. That was before I knew about the Midi Search Engine, but I somehow managed to find it. Seems like a various spelling is Donna, Donna. Anyway, those of us who grew up in the 60's remember the Joan Baez version.

Mary