Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
Song by Nat Simon
"Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" 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 refer to the official... Wikipedia
Composer: Nat Simon
First performance: August 12, 1953
Lyricist: Jimmy Kennedy
B-side: "James K. Polk"
Genre: Alternative dance; Klezmer
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