Artist: Peter Iljitsj Tsjaikovski
Author: Peter Iljitsj Tsjaikovski
Year: 1892
Inspired by one of Hoffmann's tales (The Nutcracker And The Mouse King) re-arranged by Alexandre Dumas.
Covers:
Jack B. Nimble & The Quicks [oldest rock version as Nut Rocker on Del Rio label]
B. Bumble & The Stingers [idem; n°1 UK; arrangement: Kim Fowley]
Not to be confused with German Leon Jessel's 1911 composition Parade der Zinn Soldaten, recorded by Vincent Lopez ('22), Paul Whiteman ('23), Andrews Sisters ('50), The Crystals ('63), Harry Connick Jr. ('93) as Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers.
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)