English: The musical piece "Ich hob dikh tsu fil lib" was written by Alexander Olshanetsky (composer) and Chaim Tauber (lyricist) for the musical comedy Der Katerinshtshik (The Organ-grinder). The play premiered during the 1933-1934 theatrical season at David Kessler's Second Avenue Theater.
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