Housemaids' Knees

Written by: Noël Coward
Language: English
ISWC: T-901.709.409-6 ASCAP, ISWC
Comments: From the 1932 musical Words and Music.
The explanation for the title comes in the refrain lyrics: "Our clothes are lighter/ Our skirts are shorter too/ When there's the slightest breeze/ You'll see these housemaid's knees."
Published by: CHAPPELL MUSIC LTD ASCAP, GEMA
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Originals

Housemaids' Knees

Effie Atherton & Chorus

First live performance by Effie Atherton & Chorus (August 25, 1932)

Hermione Gingold & Nancy Andrews

First recording and first release by Hermione Gingold & Nancy Andrews (December 9, 1967 / 1968)