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

Top Artists

The Guy Who Sings Songs About Cities & Towns

32,388 listeners
Papa Razzi and the Photogs

17,557 listeners
Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers

27,777 listeners
The Guy Who Sings Your Name Over and Over

12,104 listeners
Don Hinson & The Rigamorticians

17,884 listeners
at Wendys

10,442 listeners
Ken Williams

15,855 listeners
Bo Selecta

17,394 listeners
Barry Gordon

27,325 listeners
Nervous Norvus

10,756 listeners

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1	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
2	Play track	Love this track	Bills	LunchMoney Lewis	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
3	Play track	Love this track	Man's Not Hot	Big Shaq	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
4	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
5	Play track	Love this track	Monster Mash	Bobby 'Boris' Pickett	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
6	Play track	Love this track	Mother's Lament	Cream	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
7	Play track	Love this track	You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)	The Beatles	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading
8	Play track	Love this track	Monster Mash	Bobby 'Boris' Pickett	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	Boombox	The Lonely Island	Loading	Love this track Set track as current obsession Get track Loading