In Portland OR circa late 40s, early 50s there was a Dixieland Band called Monte (Monty?) Ballou (or similar spelling) and his Castle Jazz Band. They did this song. I was a lad and the lyrics stuck with me, as did the lyrics of many other songs from the radio in that era. I can't remember what my wife said to get at the market but I know the lyrics of about 100 songs from 60 years ago. I guess your brain knows how to remember what's important. Anyway, Monty, started the song with a prop phone that rang. He answered with, "Hello, honey. I know honey. I'm sorry honey, but I couldn't help it. Well, if you'll just listen, I'll tell you what happened." And into the song, accompanying himself on the banjo (probably 4 string), backed up by the typical Dixieland ensemble: tuba, clarinet, trumpet, etc. "I was floatin' down that old Green River..." etc.