I found out by chance that this line was popularized by Oscar Wilde, who claimed he heard it in a saloon in Leadville, Colorado, while on his marathon U.S. lecture tour. At least this performer, who was publicizing a used piano dealer, wasn't playing Feliz Navidad. 
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
DON'T SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER, HE'S TRYING HIS BEST
I found out by chance that this line was popularized by Oscar Wilde, who claimed he heard it in a saloon in Leadville, Colorado, while on his marathon U.S. lecture tour. At least this performer, who was publicizing a used piano dealer, wasn't playing Feliz Navidad.
Playing der flohwalzer perhaps.
ReplyDeleteThat song would merit justified homicide. :)
ReplyDeleteTe deseo que pases una ¡FELIZ NAVIDAD!
ReplyDeleteSaludos desde Salamanca.