Christopher Columbus
Andy Razaf (w), Leon Berry (m)
1936
VERSE 1
Mister Christopher Columbus
Sailed the sea without a compass
When his men began a rumpus
Up spoke, Christopher Columbus
REFRAIN 1
“There is land somewhere
So until we get there,
We will not go wrong,
If we sing a swing a song
Since the world is round,
We'll be safe and sound
‘Till our goal is found,
We'll just keep rhythm bound.
REFRAIN 2
Soon the crew was makin merry
Then came a yell,
"Let's drink to Isabelle,
Hum, bring the rum, Ho Hum"
No more mutiny,
What a time at sea
With diplomacy
Christy made history.
VERSE 2
Mister Christopher Columbus
He used rhythm as a compass
Music ended all the rumpus
Wise old Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
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 | Recorded | Performers | Label | Cat.# | Matrix |
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| | Benny Rubin | Brunswick | 4888 | LAE683 |
| | Guy Mitchell | Columbia | 39190 | CO45034 |
| 02/28/1936 | Louis Garcia's Swing Band | Bluebird | B6303 | 99725 |
| 03/07/1936 | Andy Kirk & Clouds Of Joy | Decca | 729-A | 60874 |
| 03/11/1936 | Joe Haymes & His Orchestra | Conqueror | 8667 | 18808 |
| 03/11/1936 | Joe Haymes & His Orchestra | Melotone | 6-05-09 | 18808 |
| 03/17/1936 | Teddy Wilson And His Orchestra | Brunswick | 7640 | 18829 |
| 03/19/1936 | Bob Crosby & His Orchestra | Decca | 753-B | 60911 |
| 03/20/1936 | Benny Goodman & His Orchestra | Bluebird | B10460 | 100058 |
| 03/20/1936 | Benny Goodman & His Orchestra | Victor | 25279-A | 100058 |
| 03/27/1936 | Connie Inn Orchestra (Henderson) | Vocalion | 3211 | C1331 |
| 04/03/1936 | Cahn-Chaplin Orchestra (D.Redman) | Champion | 40113 | 60982A |
| 04/08/1936 | Fats Waller & His Rhythm | Victor | 25295-B | 101190 |
| 06/18/1936 | Ink Spots | Decca | 883-A | 61191 |