Parodies, puns and assorted doodles inspired by favored tunes

Song of India

“Song of India” is a popular song adapted from an aria from Rimsky-Korsakov ‘s 1896 opera Sadko. “Pesni︠a︡ indiĭskogo gosti︠a︡” (Song of the Indian Guest)

This melody was also used for the 1918 song “Beautiful Ohio”, which became the official song of the U.S. State of Ohio.

Favorite Recordings

Ramsey Lewis
Aida Garifullina
Glenn MIller (Beautiful Ohio)
Rimsky Korsakov