Novelty song

A novelty song is a usually intentionally humorous song, usually in published or recorded form. These songs may take the form of a parody, or a comedic take on current events or fads and may defy the usual categorization of music, or may not even be music. Many use unusual lyrics, subjects, or instrumentation. Novelty songs are frequently unexpected hits, and may bring their authors or singers unexpected, though often temporary, fame.

Examples of novelty songs:

• "Along Came Jones" by The Coasters
• "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees
• "Elvis Was a Narc" by Pinkard & Bowden
• "Funky Moped" by Jasper Carrott, which reached the top of the charts entirely because of the obscene parody of The Magic Roundabout on the B-side.
• "King Tut" by Steve Martin
• "Snoopy vs. the Red Baron" by The Royal Guardsmen
• "Star Trekkin'" by The Firm.
• "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Ha!" by Napoleon XIV
• "The Ying-tong song" by The Goons
• "Crazy Frog"
• "Du The Dudek" by The Trophy Boyz