Who called for his pipe and bowl?

Old King Cole was a merry old soul, And a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl, And he called for his fiddlers three.
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What comes after he called for his pipe and he called for his bowl?

He called for his pipe, And he called for his bowl, And he called for his fiddlers three.
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What is the meaning of the nursery rhyme Old King Cole?

​a nursery rhyme which may refer to a legendary king of England in ancient times, or to an old man who enjoyed drinking, smoking and music. The full rhyme is: “Old King Cole was a merry old soul,And a merry old soul was he. He called for his pipeAnd he called for his bowlAnd he called for his fiddlers three.”
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Who was the real Old King Cole?

One of those figures was Coel Hen, also nicknamed, Coel the Old or Old King Cole because of his age. He was the King of Northern Britain during the decline of the Roman Empire when Britain was assailed by the Goths and exempt by the Romans.
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What is Fiddler's Three?

The fiddlers three are characters featured in the English nursery rhyme "Old King Cole". Fiddlers Three may also refer to: Fiddlers Three (operetta), a 1918 Broadway production that ran for 87 performances. Fiddlers Three (1944 film), a British comedy. Fiddlers Three (1948 film), a Three Stooges short.
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What do the Irish call a violin?

Old-fashioned musicians prefer the word 'fiddle' instead of 'violin' to differentiate their music and their style of playing from other music. The word “fiddle” is a colloquial term used in traditional or folk music references. The fiddle is called fidil or veidhlín in modern Irish.
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Why is it called a fiddle?

The etymology of fiddle is uncertain: it probably derives from the Latin fidula, which is the early word for violin, or it may be natively Germanic. The name appears to be related to Icelandic Fiðla and also Old English fiðele.
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What kind of soul was King Cole?

Old King Cole was a merry old soul, And a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl, And he called for his fiddlers three.
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Was Nat King Cole shot?

White Men Attack Nat King Cole During Performance in Birmingham, Alabama. On April 10, 1956, African American singer and pianist Nat King Cole was performing before an all-white audience of 4,000 at the Municipal Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama, when he was attacked and knocked down by a group of white men.
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Where did Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater put his wife?

Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater

Had a wife and couldn't keep her; He put her in a pumpkin shell, And there he kept her very well.
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What did Little Miss Muffet have for dinner?

"Little Miss Muffet, sat on her tuffet, eating her curds and whey. Alon..." You may remember this beloved nursery rhyme, but have you ever wondered, 'what are curds and whey?"
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What is the baker's man supposed to bake?

Patty Cake Lyrics

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man. Bake me a cake as fast as you can; Pat it and prick it and mark it with B, Put it in the oven for baby and me.
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What were pipe bowls used for?

A bowl, when referred to in pipe smoking, is the part of a smoking pipe or bong that is used to hold tobacco, cannabis, or other substances.
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What did Yankee doodle ride to town?

Yankee Doodle went to town, Riding on a pony. He stuck a feather in his cap. And called it macaroni.
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Why did old mother Hubbard go to the cupboard?

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard, To fetch her poor dog a bone.
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Did Nat King Cole have perfect pitch?

"Nat King Cole's voice is really one of the great gifts of nature," Daniel Mark Epstein, author of the 1999 biography Nat King Cole, says. "Remember, he was never trained as a singer. And so, his voice is absolutely pure. He's a baritone with absolutely perfect pitch.
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Was Nat King Cole friends with Frank Sinatra?

Nat and the iconic singer, Frank Sinatra. Nat and Frank developed a great friendship and it has been said that Frank would play Nat's songs to help him relax.
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Why did the Nat King Cole show get canceled?

Although NBC agreed to fund the show until a sponsor could be found, Cole decided to cancel the show himself in its second season, disappointed with ratings and lack of sponsorship. Cole was quoted as saying of the doomed series, “Madison Avenue is afraid of the dark.” The last show was aired on 17 December 1957.
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Who was King soul in the Bible?

Saul, Hebrew Shaʾul, (flourished 11th century bc, Israel), first king of Israel (c. 1021–1000 bc). According to the biblical account found mainly in I Samuel, Saul was chosen king both by the judge Samuel and by public acclamation.
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Who was the first king of soul?

Saul was chosen by God himself to be the first king of Israel. Saul defeated many of the enemies of his country, including the Ammonites, Philistines, Moabites, and Amalekites. He united the scattered tribes, giving them greater strength. He reigned for 42 years.
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Who is considered the king of soul?

He's been called the King of Soul, but Sam Cooke was much more than that. The Son of a Church of Christ minister, he found fame in 1950s Chicago, as lead singer with the renowned gospel quartet The Soul Stirrers.
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What is the hardest instrument to play?

The 7 hardest instruments to learn, play, and master
  • Oboe.
  • Violin.
  • French horn.
  • Piano.
  • Hammond organ.
  • Drums.
  • Accordion.
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What is the easiest instrument to learn?

If you're looking for an easy instrument to learn, any of these options fit the bill:
  • HARMONICA. One of the easiest instruments you can take up, which is also very popular in a variety of styles, is the harmonica. ...
  • GUITAR. ...
  • UKULELE. ...
  • KEYBOARD. ...
  • DRUMS.
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What's smaller than a cello?

The strings are the largest family of instruments in the orchestra and they come in four sizes: the violin, which is the smallest, viola, cello, and the biggest, the double bass, sometimes called the contrabass.
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