Catchy tunes, silly songs and sheer camp

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This thread explores humorous and campy music, focusing on trivia songs, silly tunes, and lighthearted musical contributions. Participants share various examples of songs and videos that fit this theme, often with a playful tone.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention songs like Eartha Kitt's "Where is my man?" and Boney M's "Rasputin-Russia's greatest love machine" as examples of campy music.
  • There are references to non-song contributions, such as the "yep-yep Sesame Street Martians," which some participants enjoy.
  • One participant notes a catchy tune about an internet bot named Anna, expressing mixed feelings about its catchiness.
  • Harry Nilsson's album "Son of Schmilsson" is discussed, highlighting its spoof songs and humorous lyrics.
  • Weird Al Yankovic's parody "Cat in the Kettle" is mentioned as a notable example of humorous music.
  • Participants share links to various music videos and songs, with some expressing enjoyment and others critiquing the campiness of certain contributions.
  • There are playful exchanges about the nature of the contributions, with some participants debating what qualifies as "camp."
  • References to classic cartoons, such as Bugs Bunny's "What's opera Doc?" and Leonard Nimoy's "Ballad of Bilbo Baggins," are included as examples of humorous renditions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding what constitutes campy music, with participants sharing diverse opinions and examples without reaching a consensus.

Contextual Notes

Some contributions lack links or full lyrics, which may limit the understanding of referenced songs. Additionally, the definition of "camp" appears to be interpreted differently by participants.

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OK, this thread is not devoted to "Best songs", "Most moving piece of music" or suchlike deep issues.
Rather, it is devoted to delightful (or ridiculous) trivia music.
I'll start out with two:
The incomparable Eartha Kitt and her "Where is my man?":
[MEDIA=youtube]abMx3EoXCr0[/MEDIA][/URL]
and Boney M's tune that contains the poetic gem "Rasputin-Russia's greatest love machine":
[PLAIN][MEDIA=youtube]r3XW6iMHYHo[/MEDIA][/URL]

Enjoy at your peril! :smile:
 
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I don't know if there was a music video done for this one. You'll have to watch it playing to "Firefly":

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It's not a song, but one of my favortes - the yep-yep Sesame Street Martians

[MEDIA=youtube]MKX0RN19zc0[/MEDIA][/URL]
 
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Evo said:
It's not a song, but one of my favortes - the yep-yep Sesame Street Martians

[MEDIA=youtube]MKX0RN19zc0[/MEDIA][/URL][/QUOTE]
:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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SpaceTiger said:
I don't know if there was a music video done for this one. You'll have to watch it playing to "Firefly":

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Two out of three isn't bad!:approve:
It wasn't exactly camp, though..
 
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Groucho Marx cat video [MEDIA=youtube]ixTVI2UcirQ[/MEDIA]&NR[/URL]
 
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arildno said:
Two out of three isn't bad!:approve:
It wasn't exactly camp, though..

I didn't read that as a requirement. :-p
 
I merely gave an impartial&objective analysis of your contribution.
Besides, I liked it.
:smile:
 
arildno said:
Besides, I liked it.

Well, I'm glad.

Another of my favorite silly songs (and videos):

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A tune that is miserably catchy, about an internet bot named anna :rolleyes:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/640x480/261317
 
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And of course, Trio's immortal "Da da da":
[MEDIA=youtube]0V-Fbio2J_k[/MEDIA][/URL]
 
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Cyrus originally posted this in another thread. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4127052275270670304&q=kid+webcam&hl=en
 
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Monique said:
A tune that is miserably catchy, about an internet bot named anna :rolleyes:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/640x480/261317
That was cute.
 
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Evo said:
Cyrus originally posted this in another thread. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4127052275270670304&q=kid+webcam&hl=en
:biggrin:
Well then, you asked for it:
[MEDIA=youtube]IqxumHvUkWw[/MEDIA][/URL]
 
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arildno said:
:biggrin:
Well then, you asked for it:
[MEDIA=youtube]IqxumHvUkWw[/MEDIA][/URL][/QUOTE]:smile: :smile: That was great!
 
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This is clearly the best version of "Tainted Love":
[MEDIA=youtube]oEh5pWjcWCg[/MEDIA][/URL]

And while we're at it, here's the original (banned)"Relax" video:
[PLAIN][MEDIA=youtube]yPLrXFw76Qg[/MEDIA][/URL]
 
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How about an amazing song about Building Sites?

http://www.myspace.com/trilogyofsexy

There's a video on the right, half way down or so.

Moonbear and Evo and Danger and Astronuc, in particular you guys need to see this!
 
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http://www.harrynilsson.com/page-son-of-schmilsson-stereophonic-lp.html" by Harry Nilsson is full of good spoof songs.

There is the country sounding "Joy"

in part:
"Joy to the world was a beautiful girl, but to me Joy meant only sorrow"


Rockn' "You'r Breaking my heart"

"You'r breaking my heart, your tearing it apart so F... You."

I could not help of think of "Spaceman" while the Astronauts were stuck on the Space station after the Columbia diaster:

"Going round and round when you go'na let me come down."

The war protest song. "Ambush"

"We sang our song until the enemy opened fire, now we don't sing our song no more" sic

"I'd rather be Dead" about being an invalid sang with back up by a chior from an old folks home."

I"d rather be dead, I'd rather be dead then wet the bed"

Sorry for not having all the lyrics, or even links to them. I was amazed to hear "You'r Breaking My Heart" in the sound track of "Breakfast on Pluto" a pretty recent movie.
 
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"Cat in the Kettle" by Weird Al Yankovic (parody of Harry Chapins's "Cat in the cradle")

[MEDIA=youtube]wOy2QCssTaI[/MEDIA]&mode=related&search=[/URL]
 
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Oh, Arildno, you missed this while you were gone. I was hoping it would lure you back here. :wink:

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/7286/manangelmb8.jpg
 
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Evo said:
Oh, Arildno, you missed this while you were gone. I was hoping it would lure you back here. :wink:

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/7286/manangelmb8.jpg
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How shapely an angel! :smile:
 
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My favorite rendition of Wagner's classic is the bugs bunny "What's opera Doc?"

[MEDIA=youtube]8FjsIp-iVXw[/MEDIA][/URL]
 
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Here is the horrid classic "Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" by Leonard Nemoy, with an additional verse I haven't heard before. Unfortunately (?), I haven't found the original video that contains this additional verse:
[MEDIA=youtube]1Jjq5UmuBhk[/MEDIA]&NR[/URL]
 
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