Several years ago I began a new feature called Saluting Silly Songs, a series of posts that spotlighted goofy songs and the talented artists who performed them. To name just a few; Weird Al Yankovic, Spike Jones, and Commander Cody come to mind. Today's featured duo built their career on a collection of hilarious parodies … Continue reading Saluting Silly Songs — The Song Butchers
I remember Hank Snow's "I've Been Everywhere" from back in the early Sixties when it was a number-one hit for him. It's all about a travelin' man who has been all over the map, and he proceeds to rapidly list all the places he's been, many of them with colorful or odd names. But it … Continue reading Saluting Silly Songs – A Travelin’ Man
It's been almost three years since the last edition of the Special Feature known as Saluting Silly Songs. The GMC itself is a little different now than it was then, but it is lighter and breezier -- or at least that's my aim -- so it should be a perfect fit for a feature that's … Continue reading Saluting Silly Songs – Always Say Yes!
I don't think there's any doubt that "Purple People Eater" is a song that qualifies for our Saluting Silly Songs feature. In case you don't remember, it was a huge #1 record for singer/songwriter Sheb Wooley in 1958. But it's also been sort of misunderstood through the years, because the question arose: was the alien … Continue reading Saluting Silly Songs – A Puzzle In Purple
Today's edition of Saluting Silly Songs was born when I began thinking about certain current events, specifically those surrounding a couple of instances of satire. One example is the tragic situation connected to the French magazine Charlie Hebdo, but it's an earlier controversy about a movie -- The Interview -- that more closely relates to … Continue reading Saluting Silly Songs – An Echo From The Past
Although it might be a little tough to define the requirements for our Saluting Silly Songs feature, I know a good candidate when I see and hear one, and it starts with the title. I'm sure most of us remember "Da Doo Ron Ron" by the Crystals, but what you might not know is that … Continue reading Saluting Silly Songs – A Classic With Staying Power
Welcome to the first edition of a new Special Feature known as Saluting Silly Songs. And I know what you're thinking -- why in the world is this goofus adding another Special Feature to the GMC? Doesn't he have more than enough of them already? Truthfully, I sort of surprised myself too, but it actually … Continue reading Saluting Silly Songs – A New Special Feature
The subject of silly songs has come up from time to time here on the GMC, beginning as early as 2006 with a post about some of the best practitioners of the art. That post also mentioned a goofy tune that was a hit for several bands, including one led by today's spotlighted artist. But … Continue reading Al Trace – From Silly To Slightly Serious
Even if you think about the sheer number of silly songs that have shown up in pop music through the years, you still have to classify 1960's "Alley Oop" as one of the most unusual. The idea came from producer/musicians Gary Paxton and Kim Foley, a couple of experienced pros who'd formed a studio band … Continue reading The Silly Saga Of Alley Oop
I've enjoyed silly songs for a long time (and have written about them before) but I'm not alone in my admiration. Fans of veteran radio personality Dr. Demento have long appreciated the unusual music he's brought their way, and he's given credit for helping make a star of Weird Al Yankovic and a few others. … Continue reading Banned From Radio Play – Nervous Norvus
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