Treasury of old-time tunes, filled with distinctively energetic and syncopated rhythms, includes Angel Food, Pork and Beans, Blue Moon, The Foot Warmer, and other musical gems. Fun to play and hear, these songs are reprinted from rare music sheets, complete with original c... read more
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Treasury of old-time tunes, filled with distinctively energetic and syncopated rhythms, includes Angel Food, Pork and Beans, Blue Moon, The Foot Warmer, and other musical gems. Fun to play and hear, these songs are reprinted from rare music sheets, complete with original covers.
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