Humor In Music


I've always liked bands who display a sense of humor in their music. Warren Zevon and Steely Dan appeal to me largely because they don't take themselves too seriously. But when it comes to the master of comedy in lyrics it has to be Frank Zappa. I listened to his "Apostrophe" album last night and found myself laughing out loud at some of the songs. The lyrics in Cosmik Debris, Uncle Remus and Dinah-Moe-Humm are like a stand-up comedy routine set to music. If you're looking to put a smile on your face, just fire up some of your Zappa collection!
danoroo

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Some notable satires of ...

Doo Wop: "Who Put The Bomp?" (Barry Mann)

Michael Jackson: "Eat It" ("Weird Al" Yankovic)

Classical: "The Unbegun Symphony" (P.D.Q. Bach, aka Professor Peter Schickele)

Regards,
-- Al :-)