The Penny Whistle Song (Leroy Anderson)

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I’m surprised this one has apparently never been mentioned on the board before, but Google says no. Well, now it has!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJa-_v-dg1Y

I recognize it right away only because it was used (I think) as the intermezzo music for some TV program I once used to watch.

The three solo flute parts could be managed on actual whistles with some sleight of hand. But it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s never been performed or recorded that way.

Beyond this, I’m surprised at how many of Anderson’s themes I’m familiar with, besides Sleigh Ride and The Syncopated Clock. The man had a gift, and a sense of humor. :slight_smile:

http://leroyanderson.com/music.php

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Well, I didn’t know it, so it was a nice treat. Funny how anything by that man sounds Christmassy. :slight_smile:

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Thanks for the link MT. I did not know all that familiar music was from one man.

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MTGuru, thank you for posting the Leroy Anderson thread. As someone from CT (childhood & currently), a New Englander, and a military veteran, you have no idea how much Leroy Anderson permeated and influenced my life from all directions knowingly and passively. He’s thoroughly embedded in American culture.

I may have to pause momentarily from ITM to reflect and enjoy some L. Anderson

What a man, what a life! Leroy Anderson ought to be “Knighted” in the USA, maybe worldwide…

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Yes, Thanks MT. I swear I’ve heard that song in my 53 years.