Dr. Demento Presents: The Greatest Novelty Records of All Time (Limited edition box set)

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12" Vinyl 1: Volume I: The 40s (And Before)
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Okeh Laughing Record
[unknown]2:48
2Hooray for Captain Spaulding
Groucho Marx3:12
3Inka Dinka Doo
Jimmy Durante1:42
4Minnie the Moocher
Cab Calloway3:13
5I'm Popeye the Sailor Man
recording of:
I’m Popeye the Sailor Man
lyricist and composer:
Sammy Lerner
Billy Costello2:28
6Three Little Fishies
recording of:
Three Little Fishies (on 1939-04-08)
lyricist:
Josephine Carringer (writer of lyrics to "Three Little Fishies") and Bernice Idins (writer of lyrics to "Three Little Fishies")
composer:
Saxie Dowell
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 25654)
Kay Kyser3:07
7I Like Bananas (Because They Have No Bones)
Hoosier Hot Shots3:21
8Cocktails for Two
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1944-11-29)
vocals:
City Slickers and Carl Grayson (on 1944-11-29)
orchestra:
Spike Jones and His City Slickers (on 1944-11-29)
part of:
V Disc (by matrix number) (number: VP 939 (2))
recording of:
Cocktails for Two (on 1944-11-29)
lyricist:
Arthur Johnston (American composer and songwriter)
composer:
Sam Coslow
Spike Jones42:59
9Too Fat Polka
Arthur Godfrey3:03
10I'm My Own Grandpaw
Lonzo & Oscar3:06
11Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)
vocals:
Tex Williams
recording of:
Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) (on 1947-03-27)
writer:
Merle Travis and Tex Williams
publisher:
Campbell Connelly and American Music (publisher) (on 1947-06-27)
Tex Williams2:57
12Shaving Cream
Benny Bell & Paul Wynn2:42
13The Freckle Song
Larry Vincent2:42
14Pico and Sepulveda
Felix Figueroa2:32
12" Vinyl 2: Volume II: The 1950s
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Purple People Eater
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bear Family Records (from 1997 to present)
recording of:
The Purple People Eater (in 1958)
lyricist and composer:
Sheb Wooley
publisher:
Channel Music Co. and Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd.
Sheb Wooley3.52:16
2Transfusion
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 39)
recording of:
Transfusion
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Drake
Nervous Norvus42:26
3Flying Saucer
recording of:
The Flying Saucer
writer:
Bill Buchanan (songwriter best known for the 1956 song "The Flying Saucer" with Dickie Goodman) (in 1956) and Dickie Goodman (in 1956)
Buchanan & Goodman4:20
4The Battle of Kookamonga
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1959-07-22)
guitar:
Henry D. Haynes (on 1959-07-22)
mandolin:
Kenneth C. Burns (on 1959-07-22)
membranophone:
Buddy Harman (on 1959-07-22)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1959-07-22)
vocals:
Henry D. Haynes (on 1959-07-22) and The Jordanaires (on 1959-07-22)
orchestra:
Kenneth C. Burns (on 1959-07-22)
recording of:
The Battle of Kookamonga (on 1959-07-22)
writer:
Jimmy Driftwood and J.J. Reynolds
parody version of:
The Battle of New Orleans
Homer & Jethro2:39
5Stranded in the Jungle
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Ace Records Ltd (Do not use as label, use only for copyright and distribution credits.) (from 1956 to present)
cover recording of:
Stranded in the Jungle
writer:
James E. Johnson (The Jayhawks/Vibrations) and Ernestine Smith
publisher:
APRS (American Performing Rights Society, Inc.(BMI)), Peermusic (UK) Limited and Shag Publications
The Cadets3:06
6The Mummy
recording of:
The Mummy
lyricist and composer:
Rod McKuen
Bob McFadden & Dor2:03
7Russian Bandstand
recording of:
Russian Bandstand (in 1959)
writer:
Dickie Goodman
Spencer & Spencer2:14
8The Thing
vocals:
Phil Harris (US singer, songwriter, jazz musician, actor and comedian)
orchestra:
Walter Scharf's Orchestra
conductor:
Walter Scharf (on 1950-10-13)
recording of:
The Thing (on 1950-10-13)
lyricist and composer:
Charles R. Grean
Phil Harris2:20
9Masochism Tango
engineer:
Ray Hall (engineer)
producer:
James Stagliano
piano:
Tom Lehrer (on 1960-01-21)
vocals:
Tom Lehrer (on 1960-01-21)
conductor:
Richard Hayman (on 1960-01-21)
arranger:
Richard Hayman
recording of:
The Masochism Tango (on 1960-01-21)
lyricist and composer:
Tom Lehrer
publisher:
Maelstrom Music (Tom Lehrer's publisher)
Tom Lehrer2:51
10Little Blue Riding Hood
Stan Freberg3:30
11Sunday Driving
Jerry Lewis2:42
12One of These Days
Jackie Gleason3:11
13The Dinghy Song
Ruth Wallis2:50
14Eloise
Kay Thompson2:21
12" Vinyl 3: Volume III: The 1960s
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On the Bedpost Overnight)
Lonnie Donegan2:34
2Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
vocals:
Brian Hyland
recording of:
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
writer:
Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance (US songwriter and producer)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Emily Music Corp. (publisher) and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
Brian Hyland42:24
3Martian Hop
recording of:
Martian Hop
writer:
Robert Rappaport, Steve Rappaport and John Spirt (The Ran-Dells & The Sidekicks)
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
The Ran‐Dells2:14
4Alley-Oop
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 36)
recording of:
Alley Oop
lyricist and composer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician)
The Hollywood Argyles52:44
5Gitarzan
producer:
Fred Foster and Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian)
performer:
Jim Malloy
recording of:
Gitarzan
writer:
Bill Everette and Ray Stevens (US singer‐songwriter & comedian)
Ray Stevens3:12
6Surfin’ Bird
recording of:
Surfin’ Bird
writer:
Al Frazier, Sonny Harris, Carl White (60s soul vocalist, member of the Rivingtons) and Turner Wilson
publisher:
Beechwood Music Corp.
version of:
Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow
version of:
The Bird’s the Word
The Trashmen2:23
7Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh!
Allan Sherman2:53
8Monster Mash
recording of:
Monster Mash
writer:
Lenny Capizzi and Bobby “Boris” Pickett (novelty musician, known for “Monster Mash”)
publisher:
TM Music Ltd.
Bobby “Boris” Pickett4.353:11
9Mr. CusterLarry Verne3:07
10They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
recording of:
They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
lyricist and composer:
Jerry Samuels
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd.
Napoleon XIV3.52:13
11The Eggplant That Ate Chicago
Dr. West’s Medicine Show & Junk Band2:43
12Bounce Your Boobies
Rusty Warren3:13
13Tip-Toe Thru’ the Tulips With Me
cover recording of:
Tiptoe Through the Tulips
lyricist:
Al Dubin
composer:
Joe Burke (American composer)
Tiny Tim31:51
14So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III)
Tom Lehrer1:40
12" Vinyl 4: Volume IV: The 1970s
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Short People
recording of:
Short People (in 1977)
lyricist and composer:
Randy Newman (American singer‐songwriter and score composer)
Randy Newman52:58
2Junk Food Junkie
recording of:
Junk Food Junkie
writer:
Larry Groce
Larry Groce43:06
3My Bologna
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) in San Luis Obispo, California, United States
recording of:
My Bologna
lyricist:
Al Yankovic
composer:
Berton Averre and Doug Fieger
parody version of:
My Sharona
“Weird Al” Yankovic2:25
4Fish Heads
recording of:
Fish Heads
Barnes & Barnes52:26
5Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out
Shel Silverstein2:46
6The Cockroach That Ate CincinnatiRose & The Arrangement2:11
7Pencil Neck Geek
recording of:
Pencil Neck Geek
Freddie Blassie3:33
8Time Warp
producer:
Richard Hartley
mixer:
Phil Chapman (engineer) and Keith Grant (classical recording engineer)
vocals:
Charles Gray (English actor and voice artist), Little Nell, Richard O’Brien and Patricia Quinn
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Time Warp
lyricist and composer:
Richard O’Brien
publisher:
Druidcrest Ltd., Hollenbeck Music and Richard O’Brien Druidcrest Ltd.
part of:
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975 film soundtrack)
part of:
The Rocky Horror Show (1973 stage musical)
Rocky Horror Picture Show4.43:20
9King Tut
recording of:
King Tut
lyricist:
Steve Martin (comedian and banjo player)
Steve Martin2:13
10Earache My EyeCheech & Chong featuring Alice Bowie55:23
11My Dead Dog Rover
Hank, Stu, Dave & Hank22:22
12Dead Skunk
Loudon Wainwright III3:10
13Dead Puppies
recording of:
Dead Puppies
Ogden Edsl2:14
12" Vinyl 5: Volume V: The 1980s
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Eat It
engineer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
accordion:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
banjo, bass guitar and talking drum:
Steve Jay (bassist)
body percussion [musical hands]:
“Musical Mike” Kieffer
bongos:
Joel Miller
clarinet:
Joel Peskin
guitar family:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
mandolin:
Rick Derringer
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
piano and synthesizer:
Pat Regan (engineer) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
saxophone:
Jimmy Zavala
trumpet:
Warren Leuning
tuba:
Jim Self
background vocals:
Pattie Brooks (American singer), Lisa Popeil (Celebrity voice coach), Petsye Powell and Andrea Robinson
bass vocals:
Bob Tebow
vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1984), Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1984) and Scotti Bros. Records (in 1990)
recording of:
Eat It
lyricist:
A. Yankovic
composer:
M. Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Mijac Music
parody version of:
Beat It
“Weird Al” Yankovic3.853:21
2Fast Food
Stevens & Grdnic42:26
3The Curly Shuffle
recording of:
The Curly Shuffle
lyricist and composer:
Peter Quinn (member of Jump 'n the Saddle Band)
Jump ’n the Saddle Band2:58
4Bedrock Rap-Meet the Flintstones
Bruce Springstone3:03
5The Homecoming Queen’s Got a GunJulie Brown54:43
6Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor
Travesty, Ltd.33:24
7Rappin' Rodney
producer:
Robert Ford, Jr. (hip hop writer and producer) and J.B. Moore (producer, composer)
recording of:
Rappin' Rodney
composer:
Larry Smith (US hip hop producer) and J.B. Moore (producer, composer)
Rodney Dangerfield5:06
8Marvin I Love You
lead vocals:
Stephen Moore (actor)
recording of:
Marvin I Love You
writer:
Douglas Adams (English author), Stephen Moore (actor) and John Sinclair (brother of Jill Sinclair, ZTT session musician)
Marvin the Paranoid Android3:54
9The Scotsman
cover recording of:
The Scotsman (Mike Cross song)
writer:
Mike Cross
recording of:
The Scotsman (Mike Cross song)
writer:
Mike Cross
Bryan Bowers2:27
10Another One Rides the Bus
engineer:
Peter Kelsey
producer:
Rick Derringer
accordion and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic (on 1980-09-14)
banjo and ukulele:
Richard Bennett (American guitarist) (on 1980-09-14)
bass:
Steve Jay (bassist) (on 1980-09-14)
bongos:
Joel Miller (on 1980-09-14)
guitar:
Rick Derringer (on 1980-09-14)
harmonica and saxophone:
William K. Anderson (on 1980-09-14)
harp:
Dorothy Remsen (on 1980-09-14)
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer) (on 1980-09-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1983), Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1983, in 1986) and Scotti Bros. Records (in 1990)
recorded at:
KMET in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1980-09-14)
live recording of:
Another One Rides the Bus (on 1980-09-14)
lyricist:
Al Yankovic
composer:
John Deacon
publisher:
Queen Music Ltd.
parody version of:
Another One Bites the Dust
“Weird Al” Yankovic3.652:37
11Take Off
assistant engineer:
Peter Lee (Canadian sound engineer)
engineer:
Steve Convery and Gary Gray (engineer)
producer:
Kerry Crawford, Marc Giacomelli and Rick Shurman
mixer:
Rick Shurman
guest vocals:
Geddy Lee
recording of:
Take Off
writer:
Kerry Crawford, Marc Giacomelli, Jon Goldsmith, Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas (Canadian actor/comedian)
publisher:
Hoser Music and McKenzie Brothers Music
Bob and Doug McKenzie4:47
12Existential Blues
recording of:
Existential Blues
Tom "T-Bone" Stankus6:15
12" Vinyl 6: Volume VI: Christmas
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth
vocals:
George Rock (on 1947-12-06)
recording of:
All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth (on 1947-12-06)
lyricist and composer:
Donald Yetter Gardner (in 1944)
Spike Jones33:09
2The Twelve Days of Christmas
live recording of:
The Twelve Gifts of Christmas (in 1963)
lyricist:
Allan Sherman
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Lou Busch
parody version of:
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Allan Sherman3:24
3I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
recording of:
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
lyricist and composer:
John Rox
Gayla Peevey12:37
4Santa and the Satellite
Dickie Goodman3:02
5A Christmas Carol
producer:
Tom Lehrer
piano:
Tom Lehrer (on 1959-07-08)
vocals:
Tom Lehrer (on 1959-07-08)
recording of:
A Christmas Carol (on 1959-07-08)
lyricist and composer:
Tom Lehrer
publisher:
Maelstrom Music (Tom Lehrer's publisher)
Tom Lehrer1:49
6Green Christmas
choir vocals:
Jud Conlon Chorale
vocals:
Daws Butler (Hanna‐Barbera voice actor), Stan Freberg, Marvin Miller and Will Wright
recording of:
Green Chri$tma$
writer:
Stan Freberg
arranger:
Billy May
Stan Freberg6:56
7Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
recording of:
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
lyricist and composer:
Randy Brooks (writer of Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer)
Elmo & Patsy3:28
8I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas
performer:
Johnny Duffy Trio
recording of:
I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Harry Stewart (US entertainer, aka Yogi Yorgesson)
Yogi Yorgesson3:17
9Nuttin’ for Christmas
recording of:
Nuttin' for Christmas
writer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
Stan Freberg2:25
10Wreck the Halls With Boughs of Holly
The Three Stooges2:31
11I'm a Christmas Tree
Wild Man Fischer duet with Dr. Demento1:12
12Santa Claus and His Old LadyCheech & Chong36:29