Name that tune: Texan dessert edition.
April 28, 2013 7:45 AM   Subscribe

I am weirdly fascinated by the song that the ice cream trucks play in Austin, TX. (Approximate sheet music; MIDI.) What is it called? Where does it come from? Is it Standard Ice Cream Truck Music anywhere else in the world? And why can't I get it out of my head?
posted by Now there are two. There are two _______. to Media & Arts (5 answers total) 3 users marked this as a favorite
 
Best answer: Sounds like Music Box Dancer to me.
posted by NoraCharles at 8:02 AM on April 28, 2013


Response by poster: Why so it is!
posted by Now there are two. There are two _______. at 8:07 AM on April 28, 2013


Best answer: Everything I know about ice cream music comes from this WFMU BotB post.
posted by zamboni at 8:09 AM on April 28, 2013 [2 favorites]


Yay!
After 7 years I finally unlocked my "Name That AskMe Tune First" Achievement!!
posted by NoraCharles at 8:20 AM on April 28, 2013 [8 favorites]


Here it's "Turkey in the Straw." *insert swearing*
posted by wintersweet at 3:44 PM on April 28, 2013


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