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The original use of the term "parody" in music referred to re-use for wholly serious purposes of existing music. In popular music that sense of "parody" is still applicable to the use of folk music in the serious songs of such writers as Bob Dylan, but in general, "parody" in popular music refers to the humorous distortion of musical ideas or lyrics or general style of music.
" 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]
Amish Paradise. " Amish Paradise " [1] is a 1996 single by satirist "Weird Al" Yankovic. It is a parody of the hip hop song "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio featuring L.V. (which itself is a reworking of the Stevie Wonder song "Pastime Paradise"). Featured on the album Bad Hair Day, it turns the original "Gangsta's Paradise", in which the ...
10. “Mama’s Gonna Kick Me Out (Mama Said Knock You Out)”. Video unavailable. Watch on YouTube. Watch on. “In Living Color” often looked to past TV shows for inspiration. It parodied old ...
Cledus T. Judd. James Barry Poole (born December 18, 1964) is an American country music artist who records under the name Cledus T. Judd. Known primarily for his parodies of popular country songs, he has been called the "Weird Al" Yankovic of country music, and his albums are usually an equal mix of original comedy songs and parodies.
Robert Rivers (born July 7, 1956) is a retired American rock and roll radio on-air personality in the Pacific Northwest, as well as a prolific producer and songwriter of parody songs, most famous for his Christmas song parodies. [1] His album Twisted Christmas was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. [2]
Bomb Iran. " Bomb Iran " (or " Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran ") is the name of several parodies of the Regents ' 1961 song "Barbara Ann", originally written by Fred Fassert and popularized in a "party" cover version by the Beach Boys in 1965. The most popular of the parodies was recorded by Vince Vance & the Valiants in 1980.
Spike Jones. Lindley Armstrong " Spike " Jones (December 14, 1911 – May 1, 1965) [1] was an American musician, bandleader and conductor specializing in spoof arrangements of popular songs and classical music. Ballads receiving the Jones treatment were punctuated with gunshots, whistles, cowbells, hiccups, burps, and outlandish and comedic vocals.