Re: der rebe elimelech

[Lori M Simon <lorelecs...>]

Hi Batya,

There was a discussion about this a number of years ago on the list. 
Perhaps you could search the archives?  I think it was spelled
differently in the subject heading.

Meanwhile, it was written by Moyshe Nadir (pseudonym) in 1920-something. 
Possible relationship to Old King Cole.  There was a real Elimeylekh.

Klezmatics do a wonderful rendering of "Makht oyf!", a happy, drinking
sounding song for purim.  Is it recorded?  There are many wonderful purim
songs.  I have two by Gelbart on my latest album, "Urim-burim" and "A gut
yontef, yidn".  Text for both by J. Kaminsky.  Then there's the cute
"Hop, mayne homentashen" by Pirozhnikov.  Anyone know whether the music
is by him, also?  I could go on for days.

Lorele


On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 10:59:26 +0200 "Batya" <batya_l (at) macam(dot)ac(dot)il> 
writes:
Hi folks!

Can anybody tell me about Der Rebe Elimelech? Any connection with Old
King Cole? Was there a real Elimelech? Etc.?

Can you recommend any other happy or drinking songs for Purim?

Thanks a lot,
Happy Purim,

Batya


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