Initial Song
33
Original
Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)
(1947)
Recording
Jul 24, 1947
Release
Aug 18, 1947
Medium
Shellac
Format
10"
Medium Title
Civilization
Track No.
A
Label
RCA Victor
Catalog No.
20-2400
Country/region
United States
Recorded on July 24, 1947 in New York City, released on August 18, 1947. The song became famous through the musical revue "Angel in the Wings," in which Elaine Stritch performed it. The revue premiered on December 11, 1947 at the Coronet Theatre in New York City.
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