Greensleeves recorded by among others Andre Rieu; John Coltrane; Olivia Newton-John is a traditional English folk song; ballad and broadside ballad first printed in 1580. It was not (though commonly believed) composed by Henry VIII for his lover and future queen consort Anne Boleyn. It is a ground based on an Italian Passamezzo Antico or Spanish Romanesca that did not reach England until after The kings death. Ralph Vaughan Williams composed a Fantasia on Greensleeves based on the Greensleeves melody in 1934. The tune like Scott Joplins The Entertainer is popular as a standard chime for ice cream vans and in popular culture its been featured in films and on TV like for instance Zero Dark Thirty; The Big Bang Theory; Friends and The SimpsonsDuet Sheet Music for Violin accompanied by Cello arranged by Lars Christian Lundholm.Greensleeves is also known by alternative title: What Child Is This; Al Labous Mary; Green Sleeves; Greensleeves And Pudding Pies; Ye Ladie Greene Sle....
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Informative and entertainingBy C M GautierBeautiful book with funny drawing and curious facts. Our family was amazed by some of the information and got some giggles out of the book. Very informative and entertaining for all ages.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Worth Any PriceBy Joseph HeywoodThis book is wonderful! Its humor is made no less by the (very appropriate) frequent references to bodily fluids and functions. The facts are very interesting and almost shocking at times. even to well-educated adults. Great read!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful book for curious mindsBy JanetSuch a fun book for curious little animal lovers! I purchased this as a gift for a friends son and he loved it. Also. I learned a few interesting facts myself! And the illustrations are just whimsical.
