Gentil Prince De Renom

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  • Although this song is attributed to Henry VIII (by Henry VIII!) it is based on a work that appears in a 1501 Venetian manuscript. Henry VIII was not born until 1491, and although he was a competent musician and fair composer, he was no Alma Deutscher, much less Mozart. Having said that, he did write another very fine song: "Past Time With Good Company," or "Pastyme wt good companye," as it was originally called. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Alexander Baron - London, England

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