K-K-K-Katy

K-K-K-Katy is a popular World War I-era song written by Canadian-American composer Geoffrey O'Hara in 1917 and published in 1918. The song was a top hit of the era and was immensely popular with soldiers during the war. It was also recorded by various artists, including Billy Murray and Mel Blanc.

History

"K-K-K-Katy" was written by Geoffrey O'Hara, a Canadian-American composer, during a train trip to Kingston, Ontario. The song was inspired by a woman named Katherine, who O'Hara met during his trip. The song was published in 1918 by Leo Feist Inc. and quickly became a hit.

The song was popular among soldiers during World War I and was often sung in the trenches. It was also used in various films and television shows, including the 1948 film "A Song Is Born" and the 1961 television series "The Twilight Zone".

Lyrics

The song's lyrics tell the story of a stuttering soldier who is in love with a woman named Katy. The soldier is nervous and stutters when he tries to express his feelings for Katy. The song's chorus is a repetition of Katy's name, with the stuttering effect represented by the repeated "K" sound.

Recordings

"K-K-K-Katy" was recorded by several artists, including Billy Murray and Mel Blanc. Murray's version, recorded in 1918, was a top hit of the era. Blanc's version, recorded in 1946, is notable for its use of the "voice" of Bugs Bunny, a character Blanc voiced in the "Looney Tunes" cartoons.

Legacy

"K-K-K-Katy" is considered a classic of the World War I era and is often included in collections of war songs. It is also frequently used in films and television shows to evoke the era.

See also

• List of World War I songs
• Music of World War I

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