Re: At the Kretchma

[Judith Pinnolis <pinnolis...>]

Does this go to the tune of "Home on the Range?"
Judy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lionel Mrocki" <amrocks (at) optushome(dot)com(dot)au>
To: "World music from a Jewish slant" <jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 10:46 AM
Subject: At the Kretchma


> When I was just a wee lad, I learned a song from some guys in their
> early 20's who had travelled to the US and learned it at a Hemshekh
> camp.  I believe it's called "At the Kretchma" and starts with the
> lyrics...
>
> When you hear Russian songs do you suffer,
> Does your heart start to pound in your chest (yes, yes)
> If it does then come down to the Kretchma
> It costs plenty but it's from the best...
>
> I've "Googled" for the complete lyrics but can't find them.  Can someone
> please supply them?
>
> I've been told it's a Tom Lehrer song.  Is that true?
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Lionel Mrocki
>
>
>
****************************************************************************
**
>
> Visit <<http://www.klezmania.com.au>> for the latest information on
> KLEZMANIA;  Performance dates, Sound files, Photos and more.
>
> Visit <<http://members.optushome.com.au/amrocks/karenlionel.html>>
> to see our family.
>
>
****************************************************************************
**
>
>
>
>
>

---------------------- jewish-music (at) shamash(dot)org ---------------------+