"Makin' Whoopee!" (Eddie Cantor, 1929)

One of several major hits to come out of the Gus Kahn-Walter Donaldson show, "Whoopee!"--Eddie Cantor originated the stage role and reprised it for the early talking picture (see Voglesque89's channel for great clips). MAKIN' WHOOPEE! Ev'ry time I hear that march from Lohengrin, I am always on the outside looking in, Maybe that is why I see the funny side When I see a fallen brother take a bride. Weddings make a lot of people sad. But if you're not the groom it's not so bad... Another bride, Another June, Another sunny Honeymoon, Another season, Another reason For Makin' Whoopee. A lot of shoes A lot of rice The groom is nervous He answers twice It's really killin' That he's so willin' to make whoopee! Picture a little love-nest, Down where the roses cling, Picture the same sweet lovenest, Think what a year can bring. He's washing dishes And baby clothes He's so ambitious He even sews But don't forget, folks That's what you get, folks, for Makin' Whoopee! Another year Or maybe less What's this I hear? Well, can't you guess? She feels neglected And he's suspected Of Makin' Whoopee! She sits alone 'Most every night He doesn't 'phone Or even write, He says he's "busy" But she says "is he?" He's Makin' Whoopee! He doesn't make much money Five thousand dollars, per Some judge, who thinks he's funny Says, "You pay six to her". He says: "Now judge, suppose I fail?" The judge says, "Budge, right into jail! You'd better keep her, You'll find it's cheaper Than Makin' Whoopee!!"