The Weird and Quirky World of Novelty Songs

The daily grind is getting you down? The kiddos are feeling grumpy? A lighthearted compilation of novelty song is just what the doctor ordered to turn everyone’s frown upside down!
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Curated by

Greg Torrington

Greg Torrington has years of experience in college and commercial radio. Greg was awarded Music Director of the Year at the first Canadian Music Week industry awards and is credited with breaking many prominent Canadian and international recording artists. Greg worked on projects for many of the Canada’s top artists, served on juries and talent committee. He also participated in music evaluation sessions and panels at numerous regional industry conferences across Canada. In recent years, Greg has ventured into artists consulting and personnel management. He is also a regular contributor and columnist for national music publications.

Artists

"Weird Al" Yankovic
Jerry Reed
Roger Miller
The Arrogant Worms
Ray Stevens
The Coasters
Shirley Ellis
Frank Zappa
Peter Sellers
Lonnie Donegan

Chart

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Telephone Man
Meri Wilson
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Dinner With Drac, Pt. 1
John Zacherle
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Say Man
Bo Diddley
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Ying Tong Song
The Goons
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Leader Of The Laundromat
Detergents
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Barbie Girl
Aqua
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Alley Oop
The Hollywood Argyles
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Shaddap You Face
Joe Dolce
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Junk Food Junkie
Larry Groce
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The Curly Shuffle
The Knuckleheads