“I-Yi-Yi-Yi (Limericks)”
Description
Marked by verses in the form of limericks, always bawdy. Most deal with sexual machinery, either human or mechanical
Notes
As will be seen from the cross-references, this piece has an assembled tune, and not all versions have the same melody. Nor are there any lyrics found consistently. It classifies as a single song more or less by default. - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "Cielito Lindo" (tune) and references there
- cf. "Waltz Me Around Again Willie" (lyrics)
Recordings
- Anonymous singers, "Limericks" (on Unexp1)
References
- Cray, pp. 216-223, "I-Yi-Yi-Yi" (4 texts, 2 tunes)
- Roud #10247
- BI, EM216