[Dixielandjazz] Hanky Panky & Makin' Whoopee

[Norman Vickers]

Jim Kashishian  wrote-

 

>>>>Bill asked about the song "Hanky Panky", of which I have no information
whatsoever (sorry, Bill).  However, the title of that song is fun, and means
the same thing (in U.S. slang, anyway) as "Makin' Whoopee".

 

>>Can anyone think of more titles with slang references to "doing it"?  Keep

it in Our Style, no fair bringing in rap, etc.   :>

 

Norman's response:

In the tune " My Handy man" the woman sings  something to the effect"  I
gets my ashes hauled"  There's another  tune " You can't put your bread in
my oven."

 

So many of the 1920s and 1930s songs, especially on the "race records" had
double entendres.

I see no end to this thread and look for much amusement and some
enlightenment.

 

I realize that Jim asked "titles" related to "doing it" but why not expand
to song content and make a longer list.?

 

Norman-just do it!--Vickers

 

 

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