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Thread #26060 Message #4104116
Posted By: Steve Gardham
30-Apr-21 - 05:38 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Ach/O du lieber Augustin
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ach/O du lieber Augustin
The tune was in use in England and America as early as 1830 for a song called 'Buy a Broom' sung by Madame Vestris. It was sung in English with a German accent. It starts 'From Teutschland I came
with my light wares all laden.'
I'm going to close this thread because it'd drawing a lot of Spam. If you'd like to discuss this song further, start a new thread and I'll link to this one.
-Joe Offer, Mudcat Music Editor-