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2 unusual facts about Yip Yip Yaphank


Yip Yip Yaphank

He called for his friend and co-worker Harry Ruby to join him in writing down the flurry of songs that Berlin would create, including "God Bless America," which Berlin would eventually toss out of the play for being too sticky.

The show was typical of revues and follies, featuring acrobatics, dancers, jugglers, and also featured a demonstration by Lightweight Boxing Champion Benny Leonard.


Peter Feller

Berlin had worked with Feller's father on Yip Yip Yaphank during World War I and hired Feller as the head technician for the show.


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