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"Arabian riff", also known as "The Streets of Cairo", "The Poor Little Country Maid", and "the snake charmer song", is a well-known melody, published in different forms in the 19th century. Alternate
The melody titled "Arabian Song" in Arban’s Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet, first published in 1864
1895 sheet music cover for "The Streets of Cairo"
"Istanbul " is a 1953 novelty song, with lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy and music by Nat Simon. It was written on the 500th anniversary of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans. The lyrics humorously re
Arabian riff
…King Tut" by Steve Martin and the Toot Uncommons (1978) "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" by They Might Be Giants (1990) "SHOT O' CLOCK" by Saweetie (2023…
They Might Be Giants Istanbul
Canadian singing quartet The Four Lads, original artists of the song "Istanbul" with lyrics by Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy