Novelty music

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A novelty song is a comical or nonsensical song, performed principally for its comical effect. Humorous songs, or those containing humorous elements, are not necessarily novelty songs. The term arose in Tin Pan Alley to describe one of the major divisions of popular music. The other two divisions were ballads and dance music. Novelty songs achieved great popularity during the 1920s and 1930s. Novelty songs are often a parody or humor song, and may apply to a current event such as a holiday or a fad such as a dance. Many use unusual lyrics, subjects, sounds, or instrumentation, and … read more

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The Guy Who Sings Songs About Cities & Towns

39,218 listeners
Papa Razzi and the Photogs

32,957 listeners
Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers

29,345 listeners
The Guy Who Sings Your Name Over and Over

16,635 listeners
Don Hinson & The Rigamorticians

20,254 listeners
at Wendys

11,012 listeners
Bo Selecta

17,830 listeners
Ken Williams

15,901 listeners
Nervous Norvus

11,243 listeners
Barry Gordon

27,608 listeners

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1	Play track	Love this track	Lift Yourself	Kanye West	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
2	Play track	Love this track	The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)	Ylvis	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
3	Play track	Love this track	Abcdefg	ROSALÍA	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
4	Play track	Love this track	Monster Mash	Bobby 'Boris' Pickett	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
5	Play track	Love this track	Bills	LunchMoney Lewis	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
6	Play track	Love this track	Man's Not Hot	Big Shaq	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
7	Play track	Love this track	Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer	Elmo & Patsy	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
8	Play track	Love this track	Frog on the Floor	100 gecs	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
9	Play track	Love this track	Tonight You Belong to Me	Patience & Prudence	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
10	Play track	Love this track	Mother's Lament	Cream	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading