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The novelty song was inspired by the Battle of Little Bighorn and General Custer's defeat.
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1960
1961
Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On the Bedpost Overnight?)
Lonnie DoneganReported release: 1961Date needs verification
Source year-end #79Supplied note - not independently verified
A humorous 1924 novelty song
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Originally released in 1962, but re-entered the charts in 1973 Halloween-themed novelty song Features Pickett's impression of Boris Karloff
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A novelty song written by Drake and Max Diamond, with an Australian theme.
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Walter Brennan combined a long screen-acting career with recordings that reached country and pop audiences. Known for films including Come and Get It, Kentucky and The Westerner, he became especially active on record...
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Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (A Letter from Camp)
Allan ShermanRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #71Artist background available
Allan Sherman brought song parody from private performances and television-industry circles into a recording career at Warner Bros. George Burns helped introduce him to the label, and arranger Lou Busch supported the...
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This novelty song imagined aliens coming to Earth to dance.
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Rolf HarrisReported release: 1963Date needs verification
Source year-end #73Supplied note - not independently verified
This novelty song was based on Australian slang and culture.
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Written by Don Robertson and Hal Blair, telling the story of a famous Old West outlaw.
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Little Ole Man (Uptight, Everything's Alright)
Bill CosbyRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #92Researched recording background
Little Ole Man appears on Silver Throat: Bill Cosby Sings, a music album built around blues and R&B repertoire with the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. The performance places a spoken comic narrative over...
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This novelty song from Sesame Street became an unexpected hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)
Daddy DewdropReported release: 1971Date needs verification
Source year-end #34Supplied note - not independently verified
This novelty song became a surprise hit, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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A novelty song about a woman's obsession with shoes.
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A novelty hit featuring Lynn Goldsmith using a vocoder, with backing vocals by Carly Simon.
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The Official BBC Children in Need Medley
Peter Kay's Animated All Star BandRelease year not establishedDate review open
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The Official BBC Children in Need Medley is the 2009 charity recording credited to Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band. Kay performs as Big Chris in a chorus bringing together characters from children's television,...
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The novelty song was created as a joke for the Norwegian comedy duo's TV show.
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