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Thread #151811 Message #3552002
Posted By: MGM·Lion
23-Aug-13 - 02:21 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Pickaninny in closet
Subject: RE: Folklore: Pickaninny in closet
Another somewhat forced rhyme worth drawing to attention is, "You'd better tell your friend Beethoven And Mr Reginald De Koven That they better do the same as you Or they're going to be corny too"" ~~
"Henry Louis Reginald De Koven (April 3, 1859 – January 16, 1920) was an American music critic and prolific composer, particularly of comic operas." wiki
Very famous in his time [see wiki entry], but I wonder whether still a name to conjure with as late as the 30s. Made a good rhyme, though.
The post originally mentioning this song, 19 Aug 0231 pm, mentions a variant in lyrics ('Happy-cat Hit Parade/Lucky Strike Hit Parade') between some online and recorded versions. So maybe my 'curly/colored' confusion is another example. @KB in Iowa, whose is the recording that you mention in which you find this 'Hit Parade' variant?
~M~