Lyr Add: Where the River Shannon Flows (bawdy)

Subject: 'Where the River Shannon Flows' a parody
From: John M.
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 01:40 PM

Hello everyone,

If you are easily offended, please STOP READING.   This thread is for mature audiences only.  Please don't post "dreadful song" or "worst song written" as you are not helping. 

Below is a transcription of traditional bawdy parody titled:  "Where the River Shannon Flows" (bawdy recording)   (Here is the original song.)

Do you sing this parody?  If so when/where did you learn it?

If you know this song -- or any bawdy songs -- would you please consider doing a telephone interview with me for folkloristic purposes?   If you would like more information, you can send me an email me at [e-mail]

Any help is appreciated.

Sincerely,

John Mehlberg
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My, mostly traditional, bawdy songs, toasts and recitations website: www.immortalia.com
~

  WHERE THE RIVER SHANNON FLOWS

My favorite spot dear Effy
Is underneath your belly
Where the hair is short and curly
Where my fingers long to go

Sure, it's the home of my shillaly
I used to put it in there daily
It's the spot on you dear Effy
Underneath your great big belly
Where the River Shannon flows.

[Note: This is transcribed from the underground LP done by Bob & Sylvia Love titled Ma and Pa Snort Blaster: Laffs for Experiment Adults (undated (ca 1958), no location (Las Vegas)).   Another version of this song is found on pg 40 of the rare book A Collection of Sea Songs and Ditties from the Stores of Dave E. Jones (ca. 1928, np, na, nl (New York(?))]

Recording:

• Bob and Sylvia [Bob & Sylvia Love]
  • Ma and Pa Snort Blaster
    • Where The River Shannon Flows  Time: 1:24

Subject: RE: 'Where the River Shannon Flows' a parody
From: DonMeixner
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 03:27 PM

Ah, but bad taste is timeless.

Don

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: 'Where the River Shannon Flows' a parody
From: GUEST,Com Seangan
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 08:25 PM

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: 'Where the River Shannon Flows' a parody
From: GUEST,Com Seangan
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 08:27 PM

NO , Not bad taste. The original is a bit stage American. A pardody is nice .

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: 'Where the River Shannon Flows' a par
From: belfast
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 08:34 PM

"Elly" would make a better rhyme than "Effy".
Nitpicking a bawdy song - what next?

Subject: RE: Lyr Add: 'Where the River Shannon Flows' a parody
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 20 Jan 05 - 08:42 PM

This song has nothing to recommend it. Not bawdy, just dull. Like the original.