The Greatest Novelty Songs (3cd set)

Artist: Various Artists
Format: 3CD
Bar-code: 5060259820779
Cat No: DAY3CD077

£7.99

The origins of the novelty song, at least on the British side of the Atlantic, lie in the music-hall tradition which began in the mid-Victorian era. Music hall consisted of a mixture of comedy, popular songs, variety entertainment and specialty acts. The twentieth century brought a new generation of music-hall performers. These included Harry Champion with songs such as ‘Boiled Beef And Carrots’, George Formby, accompanied by his ukulele with ‘When I’m Cleaning Windows’ and many more included here on this excellent 3 disc compilation, guaranteed to raise a smile!

CD 1

1. My Old Man’s A Dustman – Lonnie Donegan
2. Right, Said Fred – Bernard Cribbins
3. My Boomerang Won’t Come Back – Charlie Drake
4. Speedy Gonzales – Pat Boone
5. Beep Beep – The Playmates
6. Donald Where’s Your Troosers – Andy Stewart
7. Mr Custer – Larry Verne
8. What A Mouth – Tommy Steele
9. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini – Brian Hyland
10. Monster Mash – Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & The Crypt Kickers
11. Come Outside – Mike Sarne
12. Funny All Over – The Vernons Girls
13. The Sewers Of The Strand – Spike Milligan
14. Western Movies – The Olympics
15. Transistor Radio – Benny Hill
16. My Brother – Terry Scott
17. The Ying Tong Song – The Goons
18. Hoots Mon – Lord Rockingham’s XI
19. Delaware – Perry Como
20. Charlie Brown – The Coasters
21. Fings Ain’t Wot They Used To Be – Max Bygraves
22. Three Coins In The Sewer – Alan Klein
23. The Army Game – Michael Medwin, Alfie Bass & Bernard Bresslaw
24. Ragtime Cowboy Joe – The Chipmunks & David Seville
25. More Money For You And Me – The Four Preps

CD 2

1. Alley Oop – The Hollywood Argyles
2. Hole In The Ground – Bernard Cribbins
3. A Pub With No Beer – Slim Dusty
4. Me And My Shadow – Morecambe & Wise
5. Gather In The Mushrooms – Benny Hill
6. Kookie Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb) – Edd ‘Kookie’ Byrnes & Connie Stevens
7. Baby Sittin’ Boogie – Buzz Clifford
8. Green Door – Frankie Vaughan
9. Witch Doctor – David Seville
10. Dinner With Drac – John Zacherle
11. (How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window? – Lita Roza
12. Don’t Jump Off The Roof, Dad – Tommy Cooper
13. Don’t Bring Lulu – Dorothy Provine
14. Ape Call – Nervous Norvus
15. Any Old Iron – Peter Sellers
16. My Baby’s Crazy ‘Bout Elvis – Billy Boyle
17. Where Will The Dimple Be – Rosemary Clooney
18. Cocktails For Two – Spike Jones & His City Slickers
19. Hello My Darlings – Charlie Drake
20. The Great Pretender – Stan Freberg
21. With My Little Stick Of Blackpool Rock – George Formby
22. The Purple People Eater Meets The Witch Doctor – Big Bopper
23. You’re A Pink Toothbrush – Max Bygraves
24. That Noise – Anthony Newley
25. Close The Door – The Stargazers

CD 3

1. In The Middle Of The House – Alma Cogan
2. Seven Little Girls – Paul Evans & The Curls
3. Heartbreak Hotel – Stan Freberg
4. Will I What? – Mike Sarne & Billie Davis
5. Goodness Gracious Me – Peter Sellers & Sophia Loren
6. The Mole In The Hole – The Southlanders
7. Pop Goes The Weasel – Anthony Newley
8. Yogi – The Ivy Three
9. Ahab The Arab – Ray Stevens
10. Mad Passionate Love – Bernard Bresslaw
11. Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight?) – Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group
12. You’re Driving Me Crazy – Temperance Seven
13. Bloodnok’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Call – The Goons
14. The Mummy – Bob McFadden
15. Gun-Totin’ Critter Called Jack – The Hollywood Argyles
16. Jellied Eels – Joe Brown
17. Rubber Biscuit – The Chips
18. Striped Purple Shirt – Alan Klein
19. When I’m Cleaning Windows – George Formby
20. Big Mouth Bill – Phil McLean
21. Skin Tight, Pin Striped, Purple Pedal Pushers – Sheb Wooley
22. Lop Sided Over Loaded – Brian Hyland
23. Pink Shoelaces – Dodie Stevens
24. I’ve Been Everywhere – Mudlarks
25. The Flying Saucer (Parts 1 & 2) – Buchanan & Goodman