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Havah Nagilah

Israeli citizens may be somewhat surprised to learn that their beloved traditional "Havah Nagilah" should be regarded as a "pub song" by those irreverent beer-swilling British louts. If they are dismayed they should perhaps remember the above named types and their ilk are fair-minded and are equally irreverent to all manner of songs. Hymn tunes are especially sought out as vehicles of sometimes the worst depravity. The version I sing comes from Busking for Special Occaisions.
"Havah Nagilah" has been recorded by:
 Joe David Brown on "The Joe Brown Story" 
 Connie Francis on "Souvenirs" 
 Various Artists on "Welsh Male Voice Choirs"