Something for the weekend. K–K-K-K-Katy, one of the more popular songs of 1918. Our times do not have a monopoly on silly music. Kids were still singing this in the Sixties when I was growing up.
K-K-K-K-Katy
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
I remember this! I saw someone sing it on TV on either the Mike Douglas Show or Merv Griffin!
I loved this song growing up. Every once in a while I still sing it to myself. The idea that a man would adore a girl so much and spill his love out to her. Charming and innocent.
My father used to sing this to me as a child. Always embarassed me. Now I know where it came from. Thank you.
My father-in-law sang the first line of the chorus when our Katie was born in 1968. I didn’t get it.
I had np idea the song was that old. In terms of silliness, the 1920’s hit “Yes, We Have No Bananas” beats it, though.
Many thousands still sing one of the big hits of 1908 from opening day through October:. Here’s a Doris Day- Frank Sinatra version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HiOXBHNaXk
I somehow doubt whatever the big hits of 2008 were will last that long.