It's a humorous song I've heard many times. I think Mitch Miller might have recorded a version, but can't swear to it. It's one of those "Tin Pan Alley" songs that some purists seem to enjoy grousing about. I've even heard people complain about it being "anti-Irish" because of the way they perceive it to characterize folks of Irish descent. I can see that in some circumstances, but it's still a good bit of humor. Enjoy it, says I.