“Your Horoscope For Today” by Weird Al Yankovic – PARODY – It’s “Endoscope” by Steve Goodie

Posted on 2023-11-11 by Wacky Alex

Somebody in a Facebook group asked this question. “Has anyone ever recorded a parody of Weird Al?” That sounds backwards, right? Well, the answer is yes and in the worst way.

“Horoscope For Today” is an original song by Weird Al Yankovic. It is not a parody of anything. It’s a ska-inspired goofy rant about newspaper horoscopes. The track appeared on his 1999 album, Running With Scissors.

“Endoscope” by Steve Goodie is a parody of the Yankovic song and it’s all about having a colonoscopy. Good times. The track appeared on his 2016 release What, And Quit Showbiz??!! and on The Fump Volume 55.

For more information, see this article: 9 Frequently Asked Questions About Colonoscopy

“Slimey To The Moon” by Tony Bennett – on Sesame Street – FAR OUT!

Posted on 2023-07-23 by Wacky Alex

For some reason we find Tony Bennett looking at the stars one night atop one of the buildings on Sesame Street. Big Bird decides to join him when Tony breaks into song. Essentially it’s a parody of “Fly Me To The Moon” made famous by Frank Sinatra.

The Lyrics were reworked to pertain to the situation at hand in that particular episode from 1998. Apparently Oscar The Grouch’s little pet, Slimey The Worm decided to become an astronaut. CUTE!

Not to spoil the fun, but I am pretty sure that the first worm in space was a subject of a science experiment. Just sayin’.

“I Wear Speedos” by Mikey Bustos – Parody of “Despacito” by Kuis Fonzi

Posted on 2023-06-15 by Wacky Alex

How can you not love this? Mikey Bustos is Filipino-Canadian and he’s made a damn near perfect parody. He’s perfect in the video too. It looks a little higher in budget, but maybe it’s just talent. This track is PERFECT for Summertime. We have this in rotation through the summer.

This writer wore Speedos to swim class back in 1994. I wouldn’t dream of doing that today.

“Jamaican In New York” by Shinehead – Alternate Lyrics to “Englishman In New York” by Sting

Posted on 2023-02-22 by Wacky Alex

It’s kind of crazy to hear this take in 2023. New-Jack-Swing beats were on EVERYTHING in 1992, the year this one dropped. At least is slowed down a bit so as to be more tolerable.

The melody is all Sting. He naturally received a writing credit on this track. It’s not quite a parody and not quite a cover. Le’ts call it a reinterpretation. It charted in several countries reaching #30 in the USA and #5 in New Zealand.

For your reference, here is the original version by Sting.

“Jeannie’s Diner” by Mark Jonathan Davis – A Parody of “Tom’s Diner” by DNA Featuring Suzanne Vega

Posted on 2023-02-18 by Wacky Alex

Here we have a goofy mash-up/parody of “Tom’s Diner” with the I Dream of Jeanie TV Show Theme.

The DNA remix, rather than the original, became a big hit in 1990. Remixes were relatively new as a concept in pop music at the time. They sometimes charted along side, or even instead of, the album version.

Reruns of the 1960s classic TV sitcom, I Dream of Jeanie, were airing daily in the USA at the time.

It’s seems that the Jeanie parody actually samples the DNA remix. So in that way this is a mashup. While never officially released as a single but word got around about the parody and It was released on a compilation called Tom’s Album the following year.

The video included here contains scenes from the television series as well the promotional spots for the show that aired on Nickelodeon in the 1990s. It’s not an official video but it seems to have been created by the same guy who first created the mashup.

It’s Been Nearly 40 Years Since The Shmenge Brothers Retired From Polka Music

Posted on 2023-01-24 by FunHouse Radio

The Last Polka is a mockumentary film. It was written by and starred John Candy and Eugene Levy. It was produced for and first broadcast on the HBO cable TV network in 1985. A limited number of VHS copies were produced as well.

In a similar fashion to VH1 Behind The Music, The Last Polka follows the life, careers, and then the final concert of Yosh and Stan Shmenge, brothers from the fictional country of Leutonia. Somehow they become the biggest polka duo in the world at the time.

One scene has The Shmenges performing an outdoor stadium Michael Jackson salute concert, complete with glitter outfits, sequin glove, and a polka version of “Beat It”.

The Shmenges were originally created as characters for the television series Second City TV. SCTV performers including Rick Moranis, Catherine O’Hara, and Robin Duke appear in the film.

“Back That Thang Up” by Devo Spice – Juvenile Parody

Posted on 2023-01-03 by Wacky Alex

It’s January. Have you backed up your data lately? It’s probably time. We are doing it here at FunHouse Radio. Don’t wait. You will thank us later.

Our parody song here, in my opinion is better than the original. Let this be your inspiration and don’t half-ass it.

If you know what this is then you are truly outrageous

“Christmas Tree’s ON FIRE” by Holly Golightly

Posted on 2022-12-15 by Wacky Alex

The Christmas Tree’s on fire
It’s burning down the house
Flames are getting higher
And I’m try’na put it out

I’m beatin’ it back with a tube sock
And a cushion off the couch
The Christmas Tree’s on fire
And it’s burning down the house

Those are some of the lyrics to “Christmas Tree’s On Fire” by Holly Golightly The events of the song actually take place shortly after Valentine’s day, but we’re calling it a Christmas song anyway.

I discovered this catchy track surfing YouTube about 9 years ago. At first I thought this was a recording from the 60s. It tunes out it actually came out in 2006. There’s something about the drum sounds in this recording that makes it sound retro to me.

This is the kind of wacky holiday music we are playing right now so tune in to the live stream for more!

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