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On this day in 1952 the Johnny Mercer musical Top Banana opened on Broadway.

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On this day in 1952 the Johnny Mercer musical Top Banana opened on Broadway. 
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVar744OrTg

Born on this day in 1877 composer Roger Quilter.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUUcR05VqG4

Born on this day in 1902 conductor Eugen Jochum.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezHQw5OCj4o

Born on this day in 1923 baritone Ernest Blanc.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNfxNfzH9bs

Also born on this day in 1923 soprano Victoria de los Angeles.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2RKb19lzC8

Happy 85th birthday baritone Giampietro Mastromei.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUOnqIll6E8

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