Novelty Songs

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  1. Nancy Hart

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    Both written and recorded by Arthur Godfrey. What a guy! :D I remember hearing both of these songs in real life. As I recall Arthur was pretty chunky himself.

    Too Fat Polka - 1947



    Slap Her Down Again, Paw - 1948

     
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    I remember the "Too Fat Polka" but not the "Slap 'er Down Again". Neither song could be published now. The uproar would be terrible.
     
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    Here's one I Remember by Frankie Laine and Jimmy Boyd.

     
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    Jimmy Boyd on The Ed Sullivan Show - 1953
    "Santa Got Stuck In The Chimney" and "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"

     
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    Arlo Guthrie
    "I don't want a pickle, I just wanna ride my motorcycle"

     
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    When You're Hot, You're Hot - Jerry Reed 1971

     
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    I haven't heard this one in a looong time!!!

     
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    :D Haven't heard that one before, Tony its a cute song. Maybe " Get Up Off That Thing",:p

     
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    Okay have not heard that one before maybe good for a party
     
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    Its an old James Brown song, another one I use to dancersize to. Makes me laugh at the lyrics and get me moving.:p

    @Tony Page this one you put up remined me of the song,Het Up Off That Thing'.

     
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    Here 's one to wash that one off your mind,:D

     
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    I heard this one alot as a kid. Singing out loud and piano peddal's pumping.Yew Haw!:D

     
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