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a bisl zun, a bisl regn / a ruik ort dem kop tsu legn
abi gezunt, ken men gliklekh zayn
a shukh, a zok, a kleyd on lates / in keshene a dray fir zlotes
abi gezunt, ken men gliklekh zayn
[Complete Yiddish lyrics with English translation in liner notes]
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Samovar Freylekhs
02:38
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Mayn Rue Plats
03:28
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nit zukh mikh vu di mirtn grinen
gefinst mikh dortn nit, mayn shats;
vu lebns velkn bay mashinen,
dortn iz mayn rueplats
[Complete lyrics in Yiddish with transliteration and English translation in liner notes]
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Muzikalisher Tango
03:48
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English translation:
I'm not angry at you for this sad joke
It was destined this way
I wasn't worthy of you
Every time I think of it
A foolish tear rolls down my cheek...
[Complete Yiddish lyrics, transliteration and English translation in liner notes]
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Humphrey Bulgar
02:18
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East(ern) Village Hanuka
01:30
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Medyatsiner Waltz
02:42
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lomir zikh iberbetn, iberbetn
vos shteystu bay mayn tir?
lomir zikh iberbetn, kum arayn twu mir...
[Complete lyrics in Yiddish with transliteration and English translation in liner notes]
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unter di khurves fun poyln,
a kop mit blonde hor,
der kop un say der khurbn
beyde zenen vor
dolye mayne, dolye, dolye, dolye mayne....
[Complete lyrics in Yiddish with transliteration and English translation in the liner notes]
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Rifka's Dream
02:33
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Araber Tants
04:51
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Metropolitan Klezmer New York, New York
METROPOLITAN KLEZMER, established in 1994, brings eclectic exuberance to Yiddish musical genres from all over the map. Performing vibrant versions of lesser-known gems from wedding dance, trance, folk, swing and tango styles, as well as soundtrack material from vintage Yiddish films, they re-invent tradition with both irreverence and respect… an exhilarating journey! ... more
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