Under the Anheuser Bush
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Under the Anheuser Bush was an early-1900s popular song commissioned by the Anheuser-Busch
brewery. Its name is an obvious pun on the company name. In fact, the German word "Busch" is equivalent to the English word "bush".
The chorus, as sung by Billy Murray
, is as follows. In addition to the instrumental reference, the line "come and have a stein or two" is also sung to the first bar of the German folk standard "Ach du lieber Augustin":
An instrumental version of the song appears in the MGM movie Meet Me in St. Louis
where Judy Garland is whirled around the dance floor by a number of prospective beaus.
In England, Florrie Forde
popularized Down at the Old Bull and Bush, a version of this song referring to the Hampstead pub of that name.
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. , is an American brewing company. The company operates 12 breweries in the United States and 18 in other countries. It was, until December 2009, also one of America's largest theme park operators; operating ten theme parks across the United States through the...
brewery. Its name is an obvious pun on the company name. In fact, the German word "Busch" is equivalent to the English word "bush".
The chorus, as sung by Billy Murray
Billy Murray (singer)
William Thomas "Billy" Murray was one of the most popular singers in the United States in the early decades of the 20th century...
, is as follows. In addition to the instrumental reference, the line "come and have a stein or two" is also sung to the first bar of the German folk standard "Ach du lieber Augustin":
- Come, come, come and make eyes with me
- Under the Anheuser bush
- Come, come drink some "BudweisBudweiser (Anheuser-Busch)Budweiser is a 5.0% abv American-style lager introduced in 1876 by Adolphus Busch and one of the highest selling beers in the United States. It is made with up to 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt. Budweiser is produced in various breweries located around the world...
" with me - Under the Anheuser bush
- Hear the old German band... [band plays first bar of "Ach du lieber Augustin"]
- Just let me hold your hand - ja-a!
- Do, do come and have a steinBeer steinBeer stein , or simply stein, is an English neologism for either traditional beer mugs made out of stoneware, or specifically ornamental beer mugs that are usually sold as souvenirs or collectibles...
or two - Under the Anheuser bush
An instrumental version of the song appears in the MGM movie Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis is a 1944 musical film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer which tells the story of an American family living in St. Louis at the time of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition World's Fair in 1904...
where Judy Garland is whirled around the dance floor by a number of prospective beaus.
In England, Florrie Forde
Florrie Forde
Florrie Forde , born Flora May Augusta Flannagan, was an Australian popular singer and entertainer. She was one of the greatest stars of the early 20th century music hall....
popularized Down at the Old Bull and Bush, a version of this song referring to the Hampstead pub of that name.