Previous posts for December 8th are here: Bohuslav Martinů; Jean Sibelius (2019), Gérard Souzay (2020), James Galway (2021), and Jean Sibelius (2022)
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Jean Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957) is widely regarded as the greatest Finnish composer.
EITHER/either; or, Pronouncing Valse triste
While the English are apt to persist
In calling this morsel “Valse Trihste”
And the French, to their east,
Say the piece is Valse Treeste. —-
My advice to them both, “Co-exist!”
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Naming Rites
Johan Julius Christian Sibelius
Went searching for a proper alias,
And had the luck to hit upon
The simple monosyllable Jean.
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Sammy Davis Jr. (8 December 1925 – 16 May 1990) was an American singer, actor, comedian and dancer.
Vegas Nerve
Concerning the group's reputation for womanizing and heavy drinking, Joey Bishop stated in a 1998 interview: "I never saw Frank, Dean Martin, Sammy or Peter drunk during performances. That was only a gag! And do you believe these guys had to chase broads? They had to chase 'em away!" — Wikipedia
The Rat Pack, as middle-aged singers,
Were known in the tabloids as swingers;
On stage they'd enthuse
About women and booze,
While exchanging affectionate zingers.
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