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Question of the Month: Answer

Question:

What is the longest song title ever?

Answer:

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The longest song title ever is this World War II diddy written by Hoagy Carmichael.
“I’m a Cranky Old Yank in a Clanky Old Tank on the Streets of Yokohama with my Honolulu Mama Doin’ Those Beat-o, Beat-o Flat-on-my-seat-o Hirohito Blues.” 26 Words in all. Hear it now.

And… we can’t ignore these two “Honorable Mentions”:
One, written and performed by Ray Stevens - "Jeremiah Peabody’s Polyunsaturated Quick-Dissolving Fast-Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills."  Listen.

Two, written by Burton Lane and performed by Fred Astaire & Jane Powell –

"How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Love You When You Know I've Been A Liar All My Life." Listen.

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