"Eric the Half-a-Bee" is a song by the British comedy troupe Monty Python that was composed by Eric Idle with lyrics co-written with John Cleese. It first appeared as the A-side of the group's second 7" single, released in a mono mix on 17 November 1972, with a stereo mix appearing three weeks later on the group's third LP Monty Python's Previous Record.
"Eric the Half-a-Bee," a song by Monty Python, was released as the A-side of their second single in 1972 and then included on their third album.  The song is composed by Eric Idle with lyrics co-written by John Cleese.