Western Standard - April 28, 2023


Poilievre sings about Trudeau’s trip to New York City


Episode Stats

Length

50 seconds

Words per Minute

128.9809

Word Count

108

Sentence Count

15


Summary

Learn English with Billie Eichner. Billie eichner is a British singer-songwriter, best known for her rendition of the song "Old New York" in which she sings about her hometown of New York City.


Transcript

00:00:00.000 Their housing costs have doubled and crime is ravaging through our streets.
00:00:03.900 And what is he going to do today?
00:00:06.520 Well, start spreading the news.
00:00:09.620 He's leaving today.
00:00:11.080 He wants to be a part of it.
00:00:15.140 New York, New York.
00:00:18.720 Mr. Speaker.
00:00:20.480 Remind the honourable members that singing is not allowed.
00:00:23.820 Whether it's good or bad, it's not allowed.
00:00:30.000 These are small-time blues.
00:00:37.300 They're melting away.
00:00:39.680 I'll make a new start of it in old New York.
00:00:42.800 Mr. Speaker, I can't sing very well, but at least I pay for my hotel rooms.
00:00:47.160 Will he pay for his hotel costs when he goes to New York tonight?