Saint Thomas
1956 Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins is generally considered to be the composer. However, St. Thomas is based on the traditional Bahamian folksong “Sponger Money” and an English song “The Lincolnshire Poacher” which evolved into a nursery song which Rollins’ mother sang to him when he was a child.
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Sonny Rollins
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Sponger Money
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