The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #2669 Message #3736312
Posted By: Joe Offer
08-Sep-15 - 05:26 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: King Karactacus / Caractacus
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: King Karactacus / Caractacus
I'm having trouble finding a date for the Rich & Rich recording of "King of Karactacus" by Rich & Rich. I did find a 1907 Variety Magazine that makes mention of Rich and Rich, so that gives an idea when they were performing.
Jack Campin sent me a 1944 edition of the Hackney Scout Song Book that makes mention of a single line from the song: "The King of Caractacus is just passing by," but it doesn't give any more.
Here's the Rich and Rich recording of "The King of Karactacus: