Proper Cup of Coffee explained

"Proper Cup of Coffee" or "What I Want Is a Proper Cup of Coffee" (Roud: V53398)^[1] is a 1926 novelty song by music hall composers Bert Lee and R. P. Weston.^{[2] [3]} An early recording was by Ernie Mayne and it was recorded by the Andrews Sisters in 1958.^{[4] [5]} It has since been covered by several artists, most notably Cosmotheka and Trout Fishing in America.^{[2] [5]} It is often performed at folk clubs.

Notes and References

1. Web site: All I Want is a Proper Cup of Coffee. Roud. 24 December 2021.
2. Web site: What I Want Is a Proper Cup of Coffee – Trout Fishing in America. AllMusic. 24 December 2021.
3. Book: Gänzl, Kurt. The Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre. 1994. Schirmer Books. 0-02-871445-8. New York. 29669419.
4. Book: Roper, Jonathan. Alliteration in Culture. June 21, 2011. Springer. 978-0-230-30587-8. 71. en.
5. Web site: All I want is a proper cup of coffee. Folk Song and Music Hall. 24 December 2021.