"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
They Might Be Giants Istanbul
Canadian singing quartet The Four Lads, original artists of the song "Istanbul" with lyrics by Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy
Flood is the third studio album by American alternative rock duo They Might Be Giants, released on January 15, 1990. Flood was the duo's first album on the major label Elektra Records. It generated th
Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
…Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" is the cover by American alternative rock band They Might Be Giants, who released it as the second single on their album Flood in 1990. They Might Be Giants' version is at a faster tempo than the original. The music video was featured in the first season of MTV's Liquid Television…
Cover artwork for the CD release
"Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" references both the current and previous names for modern-day Istanbul (Hagia Sophia pictured).
Flansburgh and Linnell in 2012 performing a dual Lincoln and Flood show