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Helen Charlston, Michael Craddock & Alexander Soares

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AUSFÜHRENDE KÜNSTLER:INNEN

Helen Charlston

Helen Charlston

Leadgesang

Michael Craddock

Michael Craddock

Künstler:in

Alexander Soares

Alexander Soares

Künstler:in

KOMPOSITION UND LIEDTEXT

Matthew J C Ward

Matthew J C Ward

Komponist:in

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The chicken is a noble beast.

The cow is much forlorner,

Standing in the pouring rain,

A leg at every corner.

Written by: Matthew J C Ward

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