Many traditional songs contain adult-themed subject matter. From "The Red Light Saloon" to "Roll Your Leg Over," bawdy songs kept folks entertained in the days before radio.
The most gruesome so far is a sea shantey built entirely of limericks, called "The Good Ship Venus." or "Frigging in the Rigging." It's ghastly. Parts of it of course are laugh-out-loud funny, but most of it is astonishing and terrifying. She's perfect.
By the way, I believe a recording of "The Good Ship Venus" is available on Rogue's Gallery, a double-disc set of sea shanteys that includes a singing performance by Johnny Depp under the assumed name of Jack Shit. There are also two performances by Baby Gramps. I wrote about him earlier this week.
Happy Belated Halloween! Mwa ha ha.
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