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Salamander Green
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Beethoven's Horse
02:26
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Mozart was riding with Poppa Haydn
On the streets of Vienna town
Haydn said, “Amadeus, I'd like to play us
An old fashioned horse riding song.”
Mozart said without hesitation,
“I have a variation I'd like to play.”
Haydn said, “Of course, on Beethoven's Horse
I brought a piano today.”
All in a hurry, his face red with fury
Beethoven said, “My horse is gone!”
Haydn said, “Have no fear, it's right over here.
So climb up and play us a song!”
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Happy Lemons
02:54
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Happy lemons for happy days
Happy people with smiling faces
Happiness is a glass of lemonade
Lemonade in the shade
Everyone loves lemonade
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One Perfect Moment
03:36
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Hey Fourteen
03:55
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Fee Fi Fo Fum
02:25
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Sammy the Dog
01:28
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Bedtime Girl
03:19
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The Bad Examples Chicago, Illinois
The Bad Examples burst on the Chicago rock scene in the early 90s, and extensive touring around America as well as hits in Europe established them as fan favorites and critical darlings. Their musically rich and lyrically resonant albums were at odds with the aesthetic of grunge, the industry "flavor of the day," and so mainstream success eluded them, but the band has remained true to their sound. ... more
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