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

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1▼12" Vinyl: Volume I: The 40s (And Before)
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	The Okeh Laughing Record	[unknown]		2:48
2	Hooray for Captain Spaulding	Groucho Marx		3:12
3	Inka Dinka Doo	Jimmy Durante		1:42
4	Minnie the Moocher	Cab Calloway		3:13
5	I'm Popeye the Sailor Man recording of: I’m Popeye the Sailor Man lyricist and composer: Sammy Lerner	Billy Costello		2:28
6	Three 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 Kyser		3:07
7	I Like Bananas (Because They Have No Bones)	Hoosier Hot Shots		3:21
8	Cocktails 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 Jones	4	2:59
9	Too Fat Polka	Arthur Godfrey		3:03
10	I'm My Own Grandpaw recording of: I’m My Own Grandpa writer: Moe Jaffe (songwriter / bandleader) and Dwight Latham publisher: Colgems-EMI Music Inc.	Lonzo & Oscar		3:06
11	Smoke! 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 Williams		2:57
12	Shaving Cream	Benny Bell & Paul Wynn		2:42
13	The Freckle Song	Larry Vincent		2:42
14	Pico and Sepulveda	Felix Figueroa		2:32

2▼12" Vinyl: Volume II: The 1950s
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	The 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 Wooley	3.5	2:16
2	Transfusion part of: Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 39) recording of: Transfusion lyricist and composer: Jimmy Drake	Nervous Norvus	4	2:26
3	Flying 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 & Goodman		4:20
4	The 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 (Session drummer and songwriter) (on 1959-07-22) piano: Floyd Cramer (on 1959-07-22) vocals: Henry D. Haynes (on 1959-07-22) and The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (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 & Jethro		2:39
5	Stranded 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 Cadets		3:06
6	The Mummy recording of: The Mummy lyricist and composer: Rod McKuen	Bob McFadden & Dor		2:03
7	Russian Bandstand recording of: Russian Bandstand (in 1959) writer: Dickie Goodman	Spencer & Spencer		2:14
8	The 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 Harris		2:20
9	Masochism Tango engineer: Ray Hall (engineer) producer: James Stagliano bass: George Shaw (composer, bass, keyboard, trumpet) (on 1960-01-21) cello: Seymour Barab (on 1960-01-21) clarinet and flute: Thomas Parshley (on 1960-01-21) French horn: Ray Alonge (french horn) (on 1960-01-21) guitar: Art Ryerson (on 1960-01-21) percussion and xylophone: Bradley Spinney (percussionist) (on 1960-01-21) piano: Morris Wechsler (on 1960-01-21) tenor saxophone: Al Klink (on 1960-01-21) violin: Arcadie Birkenholz (on 1960-01-21), Mac Ceppos (on 1960-01-21), Alex Cores (violin) (on 1960-01-21) and Ralph Silverman (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) part of: Tomfoolery	Tom Lehrer		2:51
10	Little Blue Riding Hood	Stan Freberg		3:30
11	Sunday Driving	Jerry Lewis		2:42
12	One of These Days	Jackie Gleason		3:11
13	The Dinghy Song	Ruth Wallis		2:50
14	Eloise	Kay Thompson		2:21

3▼12" Vinyl: Volume III: The 1960s
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On the Bedpost Overnight)	Lonnie Donegan		2:34
2	Itsy 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 Hyland	4	2:24
3	Martian 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‐Dells		2:14
4	Alley-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 Argyles	5	2:44
5	Gitarzan 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) publisher: J. Albert & Son P/L	Ray Stevens		3:12
6	Surfin’ Bird recording of: Surfin’ Bird writer: Al Frazier, Sonny Harris (US baritone singer and songwriter John Harris), Carl White (60s soul vocalist, member of the Rivingtons) and Turner Wilson (1960s doo wop) publisher: Beechwood Music Corp. medley of: Papa‐Oom‐Mow‐Mow medley of: The Bird’s the Word	The Trashmen		2:23
7	Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! phonographic copyright (℗) by: Allan Sherman (in 1963, in 2016) live recording of: Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (A Letter from Camp) (in 1963) writer: Lou Busch and Allan Sherman publisher: Curtain Call Productions, Inc. parody version of: La Gioconda: Atto III, scena 2. Danza delle ore recording of: Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (A Letter from Camp) writer: Lou Busch and Allan Sherman publisher: Curtain Call Productions, Inc. parody version of: La Gioconda: Atto III, scena 2. Danza delle ore	Allan Sherman	4	2:53
8	Monster Mash recording of: Monster Mash writer: Lenny Capizzi and Bobby “Boris” Pickett (novelty musician, known for “Monster Mash”) publisher: T.M. Music Australia Pty. Ltd. and TM Music Ltd.	Bobby “Boris” Pickett	4.35	3:11
9	Mr. Custer recording of: Mr. Custer writer: Fred Darian, Al De Lory and Joseph van Winkle	Larry Verne		3:07
10	They’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 XIV	3.5	2:13
11	The Eggplant That Ate Chicago	Dr. West’s Medicine Show & Junk Band		2:43
12	Bounce Your Boobies	Rusty Warren		3:13
13	Tip-Toe Thru’ the Tulips With Me cover recording of: Tiptoe Through the Tulips lyricist: Al Dubin composer: Joe Burke (American composer)	Tiny Tim	3	1:51
14	So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) engineer: Don Geis producer: Jimmy Hilliard piano: Tom Lehrer (in 1965-07) vocals: Tom Lehrer (in 1965-07) recorded at: hungry i in San Francisco, California, United States (in 1965-07) edit of: So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) (live, 1965-07: hungry i, San Francisco, CA, USA) by Tom Lehrer live recording of: So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) (in 1965-07) lyricist and composer: Tom Lehrer part of: Tomfoolery	Tom Lehrer		1:40

4▼12" Vinyl: Volume IV: The 1970s
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Short People engineer: Loyd Clifft and Lee Herschberg producer: Russ Titelman and Lenny Waronker mixer: Lee Herschberg bass: Klaus Voorman (from 1977-07 until 1977-09) congas: Milt Holland (from 1977-07 until 1977-09) drums (drum set): Jim Keltner (from 1977-07 until 1977-09) guitar: Waddy Wachtel (from 1977-07 until 1977-09) background vocals: Glenn Frey (US musician/singer/songwriter, member of the Eagles) (from 1977-07 until 1977-09), J.D. Souther (from 1977-07 until 1977-09) and Tim Schmit (from 1977-07 until 1977-09) conductor: Randy Newman (American singer‐songwriter and score composer) (from 1977-07 until 1977-09) arranger: Randy Newman (American singer‐songwriter and score composer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1977) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1977) remixed at: Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States part of: Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 41) recording of: Short People (from 1977-07 until 1977-09) lyricist and composer: Randy Newman (American singer‐songwriter and score composer) publisher: Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Six Pictures Music, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) and Hightree Music (in 1977)	Randy Newman	4	2:58
2	Junk Food Junkie recording of: Junk Food Junkie writer: Larry Groce	Larry Groce	4	3:06
3	My 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 (in The Knack) parody version of: My Sharona	“Weird Al” Yankovic		2:25
4	Fish Heads recording of: Fish Heads	Barnes & Barnes	5	2:26
5	Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out	Shel Silverstein		2:46
6	The Cockroach That Ate Cincinnati recording of: The Cockroach That Ate Cincinnati	Rose & The Arrangement		2:11
7	Pencil Neck Geek phonographic copyright (℗) by: Raunchy Tonk Records (in 1977) recording of: Pencil Neck Geek writer: Pete Cicero and Johnny Legend	Freddie Blassie		3:33
8	Time 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 (in 1975) lyricist and composer: Richard O’Brien publisher: Druidcrest Ltd., Hollenbeck Music, MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Richard O’Brien Druidcrest Ltd. and Wardlaw Music (full service music publishing company based in London, UK) part of: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975 film soundtrack) part of: The Rocky Horror Show (1973 stage musical)	Rocky Horror Picture Show	4.4	3:20
9	King Tut recording of: King Tut lyricist: Steve Martin (comedian and banjo player)	Steve Martin		2:13
10	Earache My Eye part of: Rolling Stone: The 50 Best Tunes by Made-Up Musicians (number: 25) recording of: Earache My Eye writer: Tommy Chong, Gaye Delorme and Cheech Marin	Cheech & Chong featuring Alice Bowie	5	5:23
11	My Dead Dog Rover	Hank, Stu, Dave & Hank	2	2:22
12	Dead Skunk	Loudon Wainwright III		3:10
13	Dead Puppies recording of: Dead Puppies	Ogden Edsl		2:14

5▼12" Vinyl: Volume V: The 1980s
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Eat It engineer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer accordion: “Weird Al” Yankovic banjo, bass guitar and talking drum: Steve Jay (US bassist, “Weird Al” collaborator) 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 (American recording engineer) and “Weird Al” Yankovic saxophone: Jimmy Zavala trumpet: Warren Leuning tuba: Jim Self (tubist) 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 (holding company, not a release label) (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 (Michael Jackson, “King of Pop”) publisher: Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Mijac Music parody version of: Beat It	“Weird Al” Yankovic	3.85	3:21
2	Fast Food	Stevens & Grdnic	4	2:26
3	The Curly Shuffle recording of: The Curly Shuffle lyricist and composer: Peter Quinn (member of Jump 'n the Saddle Band)	Jump ’n the Saddle Band		2:58
4	Bedrock Rap-Meet the Flintstones	Bruce Springstone		3:03
5	The Homecoming Queen’s Got a Gun recording of: The Homecoming Queen’s Got a Gun	Julie Brown	5	4:43
6	Rock ’n’ Roll Doctor	Travesty, Ltd.	3	3:24
7	Wet Dream recording of: Wet Dream writer: Kip Addotta	Kip Addotta	3	5:09
8	Marvin 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 Android		3:54
9	The Scotsman recorded in: Recorded live at the Winfield National Flat Picking Festival, Kansas, United States engineer: Greg Dye producer: Bryan Bowers vocals: Bryan Bowers recording of: The Scotsman (Mike Cross song) writer: Mike Cross publisher: Vic Ray (publisher, ASCAP) cover recording of: The Scotsman (Mike Cross song) writer: Mike Cross publisher: Vic Ray (publisher, ASCAP)	Bryan Bowers		2:27
10	Another 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 (US bassist, “Weird Al” collaborator) (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 (holding company, not a release label) (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” Yankovic	3.65	2:37
11	Take 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 McKenzie		4:47
12	Existential Blues recording of: Existential Blues	Tom "T-Bone" Stankus		6:15

6▼12" Vinyl: Volume VI: Christmas
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	All 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 Jones	3	3:09
2	The 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 Sherman		3:24
3	I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas conductor: Norman Leyden recording of: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas lyricist and composer: John Rox	Gayla Peevey	2	2:37
4	Santa and the Satellite	Dickie Goodman		3:02
5	A Christmas Carol engineer: Stephen B. Fassett producer: Tom Lehrer piano: Tom Lehrer (from 1959-03-20 until 1959-03-21) vocals: Tom Lehrer (from 1959-03-20 until 1959-03-21) recorded at: Sanders Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States (from 1959-03-20 until 1959-03-21) edit of: A Christmas Carol (live, 1959-03: Sanders Theater, Harvard University, USA; with talk at end) by Tom Lehrer live recording of: A Christmas Carol (from 1959-03-20 until 1959-03-21) lyricist and composer: Tom Lehrer publisher: Maelstrom Music (Tom Lehrer’s publisher)	Tom Lehrer		1:49
6	Green 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 Freberg		6:56
7	Grandma 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 & Patsy		3:28
8	I 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 Yorgesson		3:17
9	Nuttin’ for Christmas recording of: Nuttin' for Christmas writer: Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper	Stan Freberg		2:25
10	Wreck the Halls With Boughs of Holly	The Three Stooges		2:31
11	I'm a Christmas Tree	Wild Man Fischer duet with Dr. Demento		1:12
12	Santa Claus and His Old Lady arranger: Clarence McDonald recording of: Santa Claus and His Old Lady writer: Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin	Cheech & Chong	3	6:29

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Format:: 6×12" Vinyl
Length:: 3:58:33

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Type:: Album + Compilation
Packaging:: Cardboard/Paper Sleeve
Status:: Official
Language:: English
Script:: Latin
Data quality:: Normal

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RNBC 490

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United States
1985

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