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Humor In Music

I've always liked bands who display a sense of humor in their music. Warren Zevon and Steely Dan appeal to me largely because they don't take themselves too seriously. But when it comes to the master of comedy in lyrics it has to be Frank Zappa. I listened to his "Apostrophe" album last night and found myself laughing out loud at some of the songs. The lyrics in Cosmik Debris, Uncle Remus and Dinah-Moe-Humm are like a stand-up comedy routine set to music. If you're looking to put a smile on your face, just fire up some of your Zappa collection!
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A bit eclectic but one my favorites...Eddie from Ohio; lots of humor in their lyrics. And don't forget the classic Sheik Yerbouti....
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Harry Nilsson always had a sense of humor in his song writing.
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I love Zappa a lot--saw him 5 times and years later played a lot of his music, even got to play with some of the original Mothers. Great stuff, funny stuff, but sometimes I find some of the 70's lyrics a bit too much--kind of middle-school level.
I think his stuff from the 60's is top-shelf, nothing better than that. Absolutely Free and We're Only in it for the Money are stellar LP's.

Steve Goodman, Spike Jones and Homer & Jethro also did some great comedy music.
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Genesis often displayed a whimsical sense of humor in their music (Phil Collins especially so, particularly on-stage).

Another lesser known British progressive rock band that incorporated subtle humor as an element of many of their best works is Caravan, still one of my all time favorite bands.

Also the Mael brothers from Sparks have to get a mention in this conversation.
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