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At a Darktown Cakewalk (1899) contains the oldest known reference to the ever popular tune "Shave and a Haircut. Two Bits!" although it wasn't referred to by that name until much later. Between the catchy melody, and fun trivia, this piece will wow any audience.
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"Darktown" refers to "an African-American neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia."
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"Cakewalk" refers to 'a dance developed from the "prize walks" (dance contests with a cake awarded as the prize) held in the mid-19th century."
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"Shave And A Haircut, Two Bits!" - At A Darktown Cakewalk (Charles Hale, 1899) #shorts For Country: United States. City: Arvada, Minneapolis, Newport News, Vallejo, Waterbury
