Novelty Songs have been in music dating way back even before recorded music was invented. Thomas Edison’s first recording of, “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” could be considered the 1st recorded novelty songs. Thomas Edison was thinking of something to say and said a nursery rhyme.
What Is A Novelty Song?
A novelty song is a type of song built on a concept, such as a gimmick, a piece of humor, or a sample of popular culture. Novelty songs partially overlap with comedy songs, which are more explicitly based on humor. It can be further categorized into several types, such as parody music, novelty songs, and comedy.
Growing Up Hearing A Funny Song On Radio
Growing up songs would play on my favorite AM stations like CKLW, WKNR– Keener 13. You would stay glued to the station in hopes they would play the song again. Part of my childhood was laughing at funny songs that were popular.
The King Of Funny Songs Was Dr. Demento
Dr. Demento a radio Disk jockey and record collector specializing in novelty songs, comedy, and strange or unusual recordings dating from the early days of phonograph records to the present. The show so popular it was syndicated all across the U.S.A. He had you in stitches every show. Best known for discovering Weird Al Yankovic.
Here Is A List Of Some Of My Personal Favorite Funny Songs From Childhood
Songs that stick out in my mind that you might remember or might not over the years. Love to laugh at music and have fun enjoying songs that were huge hits. And some songs that are so stupid you wonder why they were even played on the radio. Some even made it to something called music television. MTV and show on a 24 hour cable station. What a great concept that would be even today.