November 14, 2009

My favorite Jewish song is Tum Balalaika, with Hava Nagila a close second. Mom and I once heard, on the internet, a recording of Hava Nagila that sounded like a dirge. May we NEVER hear that rendition again! I love Neil Sedaka's version of Tum Balaika; I also love the Barry Sisters' rendition, which is the first one I ever heard. (Neil Sedaka grew up listening to the Barry Sisters) I'd like to get a book about Jewish music. Update: So many books and kinds of books I'd like to get!