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A novelty song is a type of song built upon some form of novel concept, such as a gimmick, a piece of humor, or a sample of popular culture. Novelty songs partially overlap with comedy songs, which ar
A poster for "K-K-K-Katy," a popular novelty song released in 1918
Charlotte Greenwood, "Oh By Jingo!" (1919)
"The Sheik of Araby" (1921)
Rock Me Amadeus
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"Rock Me Amadeus" is a novelty song recorded by Austrian musician Falco for his third studio album, Falco 3. The single was made available for physical sale in 1985 in German-speaking Europe, through
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…Food Junkie" Larry Groce 9 February 1976 "Disco Duck" Rick Dees and his Cast Of Idiots 1 September 1976 "Short People" Randy Newman 2 December 1977 "Rock Me Amadeus" Falco 1 March 1986 "I'm Too Sexy" Right Said Fred 1 February 1992 "Barbie Girl" Aqua 7 April 1997 "White & Nerdy" "Weird Al" Yankovic 9 September 2006…
Rock Me Amadeus
Graffiti by the artist Lushsux, at the Falco Staircase next to the Kettenbrückengasse subway station in the Austrian capital Vienna, depicting Falco in a Mozart outfit