Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Chapter 12: Jamaican Ginger (1942)- What song does Oscar play for them? What is Jamaican Ginger? Why were they asked to pick some up for the old man?

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I think the song played was called "Alley Cats". Jamaican Ginger or "Jake" was an alcohol substitute people used during prohibition days. The old man wanted some to mix with his drinks.

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