I love this. Instead of improvising additional verses when singing to my kid, I can summon the deep lore.
Reposted from
Journal of Art in Society
Here's the first-ever appearance of “Twinkle, twinkle little star”, as the opening verse of “The Star” by poet/novelist Jane Taylor in 1806. Often sung to the tune of 18C French melody “Ah! vous dirai-je, Maman” (also the basis for Baa Baa Black Sheep) bl.uk/collection-i...
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