Sunday, August 24, 2025

Istanbul Not Constantinople



While I sometimes complain that my brain is full and can't hold any more and it's 90% song lyrics, sometimes those songs come in handy, like when I need to know what year the battle of New Orleans was fought, or what city is the capital of Kansas. Here's another one that ensures I never forget what Istanbul used to be called. Dan Veaner recreates the 1953 song made famous by The Four Lads all by himself, or all eight of him. (via Metafilter

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  1. My favourite version of this song is Craig Ferguson's zany rendition on the 2009 Late Late Show --
    https://youtu.be/G4phHwSSing?si=f1SvSE5ph522uAdD

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  2. Constantinople, or constantly to topple?

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  3. A King is alright but I Constantinople....😂

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