| "When Father Papered the Parlour" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Billy Williams | |
| B-side | "Where Does Daddy Go When He Goes Out?" |
| Released | 1915 |
| Recorded | 1910 |
| Genre | Traditional Pop, Comedy |
| Length | 3:08 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | R. P. Weston, Fred J. Barnes |
When Father Papered the Parlour is a popular song, written and composed by R. P. Weston and Fred J. Barnes in 1910. It was performed by comedian Billy Williams, and was one of his most successful hits.
In popular culture
The song is parodied in the english translation of the comic book Asterix at the Olympic Games : when the Gauls arrive in the Piraeus, they sing « When Father papered the Parthenon. »
References
- "" On connaît la chanson : aspects de la traduction des chansons dans Astérix "". Les Cahiers de l'ILCEA (2004): 151–179.
External links
- 1912 - The Man In The Velvet Suit, Huntington Historical Society.
- Fred Barnes Bibliography
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