Who was the original artist and/or composer of this TMBG song that is haunting me?

Cafe Society
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“Istanbul (Not Constantinople)”

I have the lyrics, and my best friend’s mom even knows them, but we can’t figure out the original artist.

I CAN’T STOP SINGING IT!!! (Or dancing to it):eek:

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IIRC, it was first recorded by The Four Lads in 1953.

3

More specifically, lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy and music by Nat Simon.

http://www.elyrics4u.com/i/istanbul_not_constantinople_four_lads.htm

4

I have the original recording; drop me an e-mail if you want to know more about it.

Nog