Who Stole the Kishka?
| "Who Stole the Kishka?" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Genre | Polka |
| Composer(s) | Walter Dana |
| Lyricist(s) | Walt Solek |
| Audio sample | |
Who Stole the Kishka?, originally spelled "Who Stole the Keeshka?" is a traditional polka tune, written by Walter Dana (music)[1] and Walter Solek (lyrics). It was recorded and performed by various bands. One popular version was familiar to American radio audiences from a 1963 recording by Grammy award-winning polka artist Frankie Yankovic.
According to an obituary for Walt Solek, who wrote and recorded the song, "Keeshka always gets the crowd going at a Polkaholics show as it has since it was recorded in the 1950s with English lyrics!"[2]
The song ends with the pleading refrain "but please bring back my kishka".
See also
References
- ^ Martin, Douglas (March 13, 2000). "Walter Dana, Polka Promoter, Dies at 96". The New York Times (March 13). Retrieved 2008-12-24.
- ^ It's no joke, Notice of Walter Solek's passing on Extreme Polka website