Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!
| "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Orrin Tucker and His Orchestra, vocal Bonnie Baker | |
| B-side | How Many Times |
| Published | February 7, 1917 by Forster Music Publisher, Inc., New York |
| Recorded | August 20, 1939 |
| Studio | CBS Columbia Square Studio, Los Angeles, California |
| Genre | Popular music, Big Band |
| Length | 2:39 |
| Label | Columbia 35228 |
| Composer(s) | Abe Olman |
| Lyricist(s) | Ed Rose aka Edward Smackels, Jr. |
"Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!" is a song composed by Abe Olman (1887–1984), lyricized by Ed Rose (pseudonym for Edward Smackels Jr.; 1875–1935), and published by Forster Music Publisher, Inc. The music was copyrighted 7 February 1917 and the copyright was renewed 29 December 1944. Under the Copyright Term Extension Act (1998), the sheet music is in the public domain, as is all music published in the U.S. prior to 1923. Its melody and structure form the basis of a self-calling circle dance, using square dance steps and popular in summer camps.