Sharp Reaction
ARMOUR, RICHARD
SHARP REACTION A Communist paper in Budapest has branded guitars, mandolins and banjos "reactionary instruments" saying that "they do not faithfully express the Hungarian national songs and...
...They do not have the proper tone, They're playful in their twanging...
...Without the wail of violins, The clap of the percussion, They lead to gaiety and grins— They're downright anti-Russian...
...In Budapest the banjo and Guitar and mandolin When played alone or in a band Are viewed akin to sin...
...SHARP REACTION A Communist paper in Budapest has branded guitars, mandolins and banjos "reactionary instruments" saying that "they do not faithfully express the Hungarian national songs and melody...
...Richard Armour...
...Unlike the winds, there is no moan, Unlike the drums, no banging...
Vol. 40 • November 1957 • No. 45
