[Dixielandjazz] Twinkle, twinkle ... -- Knock Knock

[Robert S. Ringwald]

I posted this message a few days ago & I don't think anyone replied.  I'll
try again.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert S. Ringwald" <robert at ringwald.com>
To: "DJML" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Twinkle, twinkle ...


> Bill Gunter writes:
>
>> EVERYBODY loves this song (OK, let's all sing the alphabet song . . .)!
>> There must be something really elemental about this melody that has an
>> automatic appeal to whatever brain hemisphere relates to this sort of
>> stuff. It seems to be virtually universal.
>  (snip)
>
> Another universal thing is "Shave and a hair cut, six bits."
>
> I am curious as to whether this phrase is known or used in other parts of
> the world, England, Australia, South America, Hungary, France, Russia,
> China, etc?
>
> Maybe not the same words, but the rhythm used as a knock.
>
> --Bob Ringwald
> The Boondockers (Jazz and Comedy)
> Fulton Street Jazz Band
>