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" The song itself is a response to and parody of "Download This Song" by MC Lars. It is also a spoof of the ending song during the credits on Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star with all the former child stars. [3] "Don't Wear Those Shoes" Polka Party! (1986) Original, although the intro is in the style of The Kinks' "Father Christmas". [1]
Satirical songs (1 C, 174 P) Pages in category "Musical satire" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Satellite (The Hooters song) Scrap the Monarchy; Short People; Should the Bible Be Banned; Shukusei!! Loli Kami Requiem; So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star; Song for Whoever; A Song of Patriotic Prejudice; Springtime for Hitler (song) Stars Over 45; Sue Me, Sue You Blues; Sword of Damocles (Rufus Wainwright song)
All of the songs in "The Hot Rocks Polka" medley are songs by The Rolling Stones, with the addition of Yankovic's "Ear Booker Polka" at the end. The title of the song refers to Hot Rocks 1964-1971, a greatest hits album of The Rolling Stones music. The following songs are contained in the medley: "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" "Brown ...
For instance, Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." (1984) listed in Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and RIAA's Songs of the Century was written as a satire yet canonized as a "patriotic rock anthem," a designation that ignores the message "how far political leaders had strayed from the values the country was founded on ...
A novelty song is a type of song built upon some form of novel 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, and with musical parody , especially when the novel gimmick is another popular song.
The B-side, “Amsterdam”, was a cover of a Jacques Brel song, that had been performed live by Bowie since 1968. The song may have been recorded by Bowie in the summer 1973 sessions for Pin Ups [8] or in late 1971 [9] for the album Ziggy Stardust. Never selected as an album track, it was used as the single B-side as it fitted with "Sorrow".
The song is a satire of contemporary attitudes towards foreigners in the wake of losing the empire, with consequent uncertainty as to the position of the country on the new world. It is virulent against the other nations within the United Kingdom, referencing the common stereotype of the Welsh (as bad singers), the Scottish (as mean ) and the ...