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"I've Got the Mumps" is one of the earliest known baby-talk novelty songs that was written by Irene Franklin and Burt Green in 1909. Burt was Irene's pianist, husband and co-author of her material. The song was recorded and sang by Irene Franklin.
Trivia
- The song was released in 1913 on Blue Amberol Records.
- The song was brought up in the $250,000 Infringement Lawsuit to prove that Helen Kane was not the original baby-talk singer of songs, among other evidence.
- The 1900s finished after 1909, making the early 1900s the origin of the "baby-talk" singing style. However it could have been used earlier, as people are said to have different vocal ranges. Possibly a performer before Irene's time on the stage could have had a voice like that. There is a possibility, however none are currently listed or cited in history, as Irene Franklin is often cited as the originator for those who have delved into history.
- Irene never "personally" lay any claim to the voices of "Betty Boop" or "Helen Kane." It was only brought up in court to prove, that Kane was not the first or original and that Irene had used a little girl persona years before Kane had made her debut.