Benjamin Britten - There was a monkey

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There was a monkey climb'd up a tree
When he fell down, then down fell he
There was a crow sat on a stone
When he was gone, then there was none
There was an old wife did eat an apple
When she'd ate two, she'd ate a couple
There was a horse a-going to the mill
When he went on, he stood not still
There was a butcher cut his thumb
When it did bleed, thе blood did come
There was a lackеy ran a race
When he ran fast, he ran apace
There was a cobbler clouting shoon
When they were mended. they were done
There was a chandler making candle
When he them strip, he did them handle
There was a navy went into Spain
When it return'd it came again

Release Date: January 01, 1935

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"Benjamin Britten - There was a monkey" is a whimsical and playful song that tells a series of short, humorous stories in a catchy and engaging manner. Each verse features a different character or situation, such as a monkey climbing a tree, a crow sitting on a stone, an old wife eating an apple, and more. The repetitive structure of the song makes it easy to follow along and sing along to. With its light-hearted tone and lively melody, this song is sure to bring a smile to the faces of listeners of all ages.

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Benjamin Britten, born in 1913 in Suffolk, England, was a renowned composer of the 20th century, particularly known for his operas. He began his musical education at an early age and went on to study at the prestigious Royal College of Music. It was during his time at the college that he fell into the circle of poet W.H. Auden, who would become a significant influence on his work.

Although Britten left Auden's circle after a few years, he met the tenor Peter Pears, who would not only become his greatest musical interpreter but also his personal partner until Britten's death. The two collaborated on many projects together, with Pears often performing in Britten's operas and other compositions.

During World War II, Britten spent some time in America, where he continued to compose and gain recognition for his work. However, it was in 1945 that he truly leapt to prominence with the premiere of his opera Peter Grimes, which was met with critical acclaim.

Throughout his career, Britten continued to compose operas, including Albert Herring, Billy Budd, The Turn of the Screw, and Death in Venice, all of which solidified his reputation as one of the greatest opera composers of his time. In addition to his operatic works, Britten also wrote music for other venues, with notable successes including the Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings; the Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge; the Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra; and the War Requiem.

In recognition of his contributions to music, Britten was awarded a life peerage by the British crown shortly before his death in 1976. His legacy continues to live on through his timeless compositions, which are still performed and celebrated by musicians and audiences around the world.