Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)

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"Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)" sheet music from 1947.

 It was first recorded and released by Louis Prima and His Orchestra on July 24, 1947 / Aug. 1947.

Danny Kaye and the Andrews Sisters recorded it in October 1947.

Ray McKinley and His Orchestra recorded it in 1947.


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