Harrigan (song)

"Harrigan" is a song written by George M. Cohan for the 1907 Broadway musical Fifty Miles From Boston. It celebrates, and to some extent mocks, his own Irish heritage. It is also an affectionate homage to Edward Harrigan, a previous great Irish American contributor to American musical theater. Contemporary Irish-American singer Billy Murray made a popular recording of the song. In his version, the answer "Harrigan!" to each question is shouted by a background group.

Harrigan (song)

"Harrigan" is a song written by George M. Cohan for the 1907 Broadway musical Fifty Miles From Boston. It celebrates, and to some extent mocks, his own Irish heritage. It is also an affectionate homage to Edward Harrigan, a previous great Irish American contributor to American musical theater. Contemporary Irish-American singer Billy Murray made a popular recording of the song. In his version, the answer "Harrigan!" to each question is shouted by a background group.