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A popular British song from 1921, evoking the Limehouse district of London with Chinese references. It has been recorded by many artists as a vocal or instrumental number, and featured in several films and musicals.
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[Warning: derogatory racial terms. Original is presented as part of music history.]Lyrics:1. In Limehouse where yellow chinkies love to playIn Limehouse wher...
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Limehouse Blues was the title of a 1934 Paramount Picture starring George Raft, set in the Limehouse area of London. Composer Sam Coslow (“ My Old Flame,” “ Cocktails for Two,”) wrote the soundtrack. The tune’s popularity over the years has been mostly as an instrumental, especially loved by jazz musicians.
A song about the Chinese community in the Limehouse district of London, written by Philip Braham and Douglas Furber for a 1921 musical revue. Read the lyrics, annotations, Q&A and more on Genius.com.
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" Limehouse Blues " is a popular British song written by the London-based duo of Douglas Furber (lyrics) and Philip Braham (music). A 1920s sheet music cover. Limehouse Blues melody on alto saxophone.
