Train Trivia 11/15/05 (ANSWERED)

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 9:23 PM

What American composer wrote the song Happy Hobo?

1. Irving Berlin
2. George Gershwin
3. Henry Mancini
4. Cole Porter

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 9:27 PM

Hi! Welcome back!

I have no idea but I'll guess #1, Irving Berlin.

-a.s.

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CANADIANPACIFIC2816

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From: SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 10:11 PM

I could be wrong myself, but my guess too would be Irving Berlin.

My Dad was a well known radio broadcaster and a musicologist here in my hometown and he had a career in radio that spanned more than 50 years. Dad knew a lot of people in the music and entertainment industry, including Irving Berlin. My Dad would know the answer to this question, but unfortunately he passed away 14 years ago.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 10:13 PM

Gershwin

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blhanel

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From: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Posted by blhanel on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 10:15 PM

Well, I have to admit that I tried cheating and did a Google search. I came up with ZILCH, at least along the lines of the choices presented.

Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.

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Murphy Siding

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From: S.E. South Dakota
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Posted by Murphy Siding on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 10:24 PM

ZILCH must be that Czeck composer? I'll say Cole Porter, simply because I have no clue.

Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.

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miniwyo

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From: Rock Springs Wy.
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Posted by miniwyo on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 10:53 PM

Gershwin

RJ

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trainboyH16-44

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From: Mile 7.5 Laggan Sub., Great White North
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Posted by trainboyH16-44 on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 11:39 PM

Google failed me too, and I must have done 30 different searches!
Welcome back, we missed you!
Matthew

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ericsp

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Posted by ericsp on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 12:23 AM

It looks like one should not rely solely on Google. The answer appears to be Mancini. I also found references to Bowles, who is not a choice.
http://www.bjbear71.com/Hank/on-albums-of-others.html
http://www.musicstack.com/item/5683638/henry+mancini/101+strings

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