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When did Monty Python start making music?

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Monty Python's first song “Four Yorkshiremen” released in 1967.


Monty Python was a comedy troupe of four Englishmen (John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Eric Idle), one Welshman (Terry Jones) and one American (Terry Gilliam).

The group formed in 1969 in London, England and are best known for their legendary and influential sketch comedy show Monty Python’s Flying Circus, which ran for four seasons... Read More
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