The FuMP

While Super Mario was my favorite video game franchise growing up, Zelda replaced it pretty quickly once I discovered Twilight Princess and Wind Waker in the late 2000s. Thiis was followed by about a decade of not having a functioning Nintendo system, but when I bought a Switch I mostly played Breath of the Wild and now mostly Tears of the Kingdom. I'd already written a song about older Zelda games years ago, which I was fortunate to have played on the Dr. Demento show, but every once in a while I'd wonder why I'd spent so much time playing the open world games without writing a song about them. And yet nothing came to mind until Pink Pony Club had been one of the most popular songs in the United States (and probably the world) for a while and it spent a good deal of time running through my head, and then I came up with the basic idea of how the inventory (Link's Load of Stuff) in Tears of the Kingdom seemed too heavy for even the strongest of heroes to carry. It took a while from the moment of inspiration until finishing, but it's here now and I hope you like it. As should be apparent, it's not me on the vocals, but someone I've hired before to anonmously provide vocals for parodies I've written.

The sweetner used in the sugar free variety of these gummi bears will tear you up if you eat too many at one time. The reviews online of this product are a riot...and perfect topic for a song! There's a dance mix of this one too. Music video here . Please Follow and Subscribe at YouTube, TT, and IG (@kurplunkmusic) for new funny videos! All songs from the current album can be heard (and seen!) at our YouTube channel, plus behind the scenes content. More info and links to all our socials at Please Follow and Subscribe at YouTube, TT, and IG (@kurplunkmusic) for new funny videos! All songs from the current album can be heard (and seen!) at our YouTube channel, plus behind the scenes content. More info and links to all our socials at kurplunk.lol. Thanks for listening!

As always when Kim Jong Duh is in (what's left of) the white house, the scandals and nightmares come far too quickly and numerously for me to keep up. This song is about air traffic horribleness from earlier this year... and it seems appropriate to drag it out now, with the air traffic controllers on furlough (which might be over before this song gets to you). Oh well. You know me... I have to parody this classic John Denver song every few years. I think this is the fourth one. Wow. Music: John Denver Words: SG and Niamh Bagnell Guitar, mandolin, bass, piano, arrangement, production: SG

Oh no! Republicans have learned our secret, that millions of supposed protesters are actually hired agitators and haters who only care about getting paid by George Soros. As long as they're on to us, we might as well let them hear our 'leader' lay out our rules, in song

Where I compare MY Superpowers to those Superhero tough guys in the comic universe!

Happy Halloween! The best way for me to celebrate is with some old friends... Really. Old. Friends. A scary bit of fun with some singing delebs (that's dead celebs) An original song by Joe J Thomas of Joe's Dump (JoesDump.com) Copyright 2025, All rights reserved. Not a Quinn-Martin Production

A song about how our body betrays us. Erin wants you to know that everything in this song is true (even the part about hurting herself painting) except the bleeding, which Rand added because he couldn't resist adding another rhyme. And yes, the chorus was borrowed from Parks and Recreation. Music by Rand Bellavia Lyrics by Erin Bellavia Erin Bellavis: vocals Rand Bellavia: guitar, harmony vocals Mike Brunacini: concertina, organ Mike Mallory: bass drums built using Drum Loops HD

This is both a parody and a cover song! The original parody is by our beloved Filker King, Tom Smith. Go to Tom Smith's bandcamp page to listen to the orig... er, the parody. In the process of getting ready to participate the Filker Song Swap "Cover to Cover: volume 3" various artists albums (organized by fellow Fump artist Madison Metricula Roberts), the randomizer happened to choose that I should cover a song by fellow Fump artist Tom Smith. I was given a choice of 2 songs, but of course I picked the one that is a parody of a song from my favorite musical, "The Pirates of Penzance" by Gilbert and Sullivan (the original song being officially entitled "Oh Better Far to Live and Die" but probably better known as "Pirate King"). Anyway, you should really look up the Filker Song Swap albums as well! They're on Bandcamp and several other locations. And then I asked Luke Ski for help getting a group of people together to do backing vocals, but he did such a good job on them by himself that I no longer felt an entire group was needed! And in case you somehow didn't figure this out, the subject matter of the song is Jack Skellington, the lead character of the 1993 Tim Burton stop-motion Halloween film "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Instrumental (real accordion and a Suzuki Andes 25F recorder keyboard!!), mixing and mastering by the wonderful Joe Jakubowski. Lyrics by Tom Smith. Lead vocals by Carrie Dahlby. Backing vocals and "gobble gobble" sound effect by Luke Ski.

At some point it's gonna happen. Will you be ready?

When I discovered that Weird Al was actually on the bill at the most eclectic festival lineup I'd ever seen ("I can see Agnostic Front and Weird Al on the same day?!?" was my initial response) I had to drop "Start a Pac-Man-related cult" from my bucket list to make room for "participate in a Weird Al pit."* This has been one of many situational exceptions I've had to make to my well-documented "Too Old For The Pit" rule. I made perhaps too many exceptions during the weekend of Riot Fest, as my ribs remain bruised (presumably from Sunday's Screeching Weasel prancings,) but I appear to have survived. Highlights that I was unable to fit into the song: 1. A dude dressed as a banana in said pit 2. A dude dressed as Jesus in said pit (I told him "Hey! I read your book!") 3. Moshing to "Ricky." Seriously. "Ricky." 4. Watching Steve Jay and Jim West occasionally take photos of said pit 5. Watching a dude on the edge of said pit explain to his teenaged daughter the cardinal rule of "someone goes down, you help them up." Felt that in my soul. Special thanks to Al, whose birthday is next week. And also to my wife, for encouraging me to go to this thing. And to MC Lars for absolving me of the inadvertent theft of his "damn, son" bit. And to Dr. Demento for the years upon years of support...it just hit me that this is the first song I've ever released that has NO chance whatsoever of being played on the Dr. Demento show. But damned if he didn't end the show strong as hell, and on his own terms. (Barry, if you're reading this, all the best in your retirement.) * Apologies to anyone who has already converted their worldly posessions to tokens in anticipation of said cult. No refunds. Music and Lyrics by Timothy F. Crist Vocals / Programming / Arrangement / Keytar by Tim "Shoebox" Crist Gang vocals by Luke Ski, Lindsay Smith, Tony Goldmark, Devo Spice, Steve Goodie, Chris Mezzolesta, and Insane Ian (who was there!) Mixed and Mastered by Steve Goodie

Dr. Demento has been more than just my knight in shining armor...he was part of my origin story! Bad Beth and Beyond: lead and backing vocals, bouzouki, bass guitar Josh Paxton: piano Stephen Randall: drums Dr. Milo T. Pinkerton III: judge and plywood Kirk St. James, Stephen Randall, and Jeannine Flores: jury Recorded and mixed by Lewis D'Aubin at the COG Secret Lab, Harahan, LA

As I'm sure everyone who frequents this site already knows all too well, The Dr. Demento Show comes to an end this weekend after 55 glorious years of mad music and crazy comedy. And what better way to pay tribute to such a momentous finale than by attempting to recap the entire history of the good doctor's show - and thus, ostensibly the entire history of comedy music itself - into an eight-and-a-half-minute parody of Don McLean's classic rock staple "American Pie?" From the recently-released compilation album Fruits of the Smogberry Trees: The FuMP's Tribute to Dr. Demento, this song was a true labor of love. Barret Hansen, aka Dr. Demento, has enriched my life and livelihood far more than I can easily express, but this song was my attempt at expressing it anyway, and I hope you all enjoy it. Above all, don't you ever DARE forget to STAY DEEEEEEEEEEMENTED!!!! A Parody of "American Pie" Written by Don McLean Parody Lyrics by Tony Goldmark Vocals and Mixing: Tony Goldmark All Background Music: Jacob Martin Group Vocals on Last Chorus: Rob Bergman, Mike Cisneros, Emily Clark, Susan "Sulu" Dubow, Robbie Ellis, Tyler Green, Chris "Dizman" Grice, Robert Lund, Charlotte Driftwood Marlowe, Jacob Martin, Beth Paxton, Kit Quinn, Dr. Sarcofiguy, Luke Ski, Garrett Smith, Joe J. Thomas and Gaby Tyrrell. Annotated lyrics with links to the references! Check out my my podcast! And my YouTube channel! And Jacob Martin's Bandcamp page!

Sometimes you just gotta vent for a minute. Or, well, a minute and 12 seconds. ("Orwell." Ha.) Perhaps you know the original. The parody was dreamed up (i.e., waking-nightmared up) by Spaff, and all the music and vocals were performed by Robert Lund. Both of whom, by the time you read this, will probably have been deported to Uganda. Hopefully the capital has an Abbey Road.

"All good things come to an end." I really despise that saying, but I'm afraid it's undeniable. And I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way as the Good Doctor (with the help of Jeff Morris) puts together his final two shows. The Doctor Demento Show has been a hugely important part of my life since I first tuned in back in the 1970s, under the covers on a Sunday night when I was supposed to be asleep. His devotion to all things musical and to all things silly had never been (and will never be) equaled. Thank you, Barret Hansen, for everything you've dedicated your life to. And another thank you, Doctor, for playing (and premiering) this song as part of your penultimate broadcast on October 4, 2025. I didn't think I'd ever get another new song on your show, but you and Jeff squeezed this in, and I really appreciate it! And speaking of Jeff... Jeff Morris kindly and patiently worked with me on this while in the midst of the busiest period imaginable. Huge thanks to you Jeff, for all you do in the name of deeeeeeeeeemented music! Words, music, guitars, bass, drums, percussion, piano, vibes, mandolin, accordion, keyboards, vocals, arrangement, production: SG String arrangement:Tim Lorsch and SG Violins, viola, cello: Tim Lorsch Invaluable suggestions and authentic voice-over: Jeff Morris Cast of Lumanians saying "yeah" at the end: SG, Jeff Morris, Angel "Chuck" Gonzalez, Jace McLain, Susan "Sulu" Dubow Inspiration: Barret Hansen

Parody of "Ordinary" by Alex Warren about a zombie apocalypse

Just a song about a humble wiener dog trying to do his best.

I Made It with Cartoon Characters (It's Weird but Not Atrocious) (parody of "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary Poppins) Music by The Sherman Brothers New lyrics by Sulu Special thanks to : the great Luke Ski (the inspiration behind this song) Christopher Bay Jeff Morris (for technical and audio assistance) Michael Lestatkatt (for technical and audio assistance) Mike Kieffer Steve Goodie (for sharing his stage with me, allowing me to debut the song in front of a live audience)) David Vasquez and Jeff Lewis at Moonlight Studios L.A. (production) And last but not least: Dr. Demento (Beh) I've always been a loyal fan of cartoon characters of the 1960s and '70s, and wondered what it would be like to have them be my friends. I always fantasized about jumping into an animation reel with them. Ha ha! the great Luke Ski was always doing funny cartoon-related songs, which served as inspiration for me, as well as current movies and TV series about modern cartoon characters. I decided to spice up the lyrics and take my fantasy friendships up a notch!

When he wasn't coming up with world changing ideas, Leonardo DaVInci had a side hustle.

This is really really gross. I think that's all you need to know. Music: Van Morrison Words: SG and Niamh Bagnell Guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, arrangement, production: SG This is from my latest album "The Artist Eventually Known As Somebody You've Heard Of," which you should definitely buy at www.stevegoodie.com !

As summer comes to a close, let's reminsce about one of our least favorite things about spring and summer: ticks! Meowmeme is new on the scene and is age 13. She came up with this song at age 11, but changed the lyrics a lot recently. This is a parody of "Take on Me" by Aha. Vocals and lyrics by Alexann. Additional vocals and lyrics by Carrie Dahlby. Instrumental by Ben Stahl. Mixing and mastering by Jace McLain.

Because getting old can suck sometimes (but it's still better than the alternative...) From the album "Off Brand."

We had a lot of fun making this song for the Dr. D compilation album! We love Dr. D! As Jax says in the song, he bought us tacos. That's awesome!

A Goth-Folk ditty, about being dirty. "Stripped Mix" available exclusively at the FUMP. Dizman - Acoustic Guitar/Vocals/Lyrics Keymaster - Programming/Mixing/Production Written by Chris " Dizman" Grice.

Peeping Tom

Mother nature wants us dead. Some of us more than others. From the album "Off Brand."

A creator of FuMPy music's life is an eternal tug-of-war between our desire to be good at music and our desire to obsess over the videogames, anime, and other nerdy hobbies that lead us down this dark path. Nerd Regrets is an ode to one of those sides losing. As I spend more and more time trying to master the craft of playing geeky music, I have spent less and less time immersed in the geeky cultures inspiring the music. It is a litany of failure in under two minutes

From the Damn Skippy reissue!

One MUST have a parody of a Proclaimers song if one is to return to Scotland in the summertime... so now I do! Music: Charlie Reid and Craig Reid Lyrics: SG. Timothy J Weber, Niamh Bagnell Guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, arrangement, production: SG Vocal: Timothy J Weber Backing vocalizations: Timothy J Weber, Niamh Bagnell, Esme Davis From my new album which you should totally buy, "The Artist Eventually Known As Somebody You've Heard Of" at www.stevegoodie.com!

For the FuMP's Tribute to Dr. Demento, I wanted to write an original song about what the good Doctor's show meant to me, and how it has influenced pretty much my whole life. I wouldn't be writing and performing comedy music, I wouldn't have the friends and relationships I have, and I wouldn't be where I am, let alone who I am without his show and his influence. So thank you Barry...all of this is your fault. And I mean that affectionately. Lyrics and Vocals: Insane Ian Music: "Pico and Sepulveda" by Felix Figueroa and His Orchestra, as covered by Power Salad, and then sampled by Trevor Morgan

It's finally here! Fruits of the Smogberry Trees: The FuMP's Tribute to Dr. Demento is now available in the store, and this is the closing track. Members of The FuMP got together to write and record new verses for the all-time classic song "Shaving Cream" by Benny Bell, and got special permission to include Benny's own vocals in this song from a special appearance he made on The Dr. Demento Show in the 1970s. Music, background vocals, and production: Chris Mezzolesta Vocals and new lyrics (in order): Benny Bell, Insane Ian, Carrie Dahlby and Alexann, the great Luke Ski, Bonnie Gordon*, Tom Smith, Devo Spice, Carla Ulbrich, Worm Quartet, Power Salad** *Lyrics by Devo Spice **Lyrics by Benny Bell, mostly Special thanks to Joel Samberg.

There are certain people whom we'd rather not interact with daily but must, usually not by our own choice. This is for them. From the album "Off Brand."

Hi. Spaff here. Some kids want to grow up to be President or cure cancer. My goal was to get a song on the Dr. Demento Show. I listened to it faithfully every Sunday night, often with headphones so my mom wouldn't overhear songs like "Making Love in a Subaru." In the early 2000s I somehow convinced Robert Lund, a Salt Lake radio personality, to record some of my song parody ideas, all of which I immediately sent to Dr. Demento. On November 28, 2004, he played "I Want Some Plastic Surgery for Christmas." I was giddy. Robert and I have since collaborated on over a hundred songs, and Dr. Demento has played a number of them. I remain giddy. So here's another. It's a tribute to Dr. Demento via a list of songs from the days he hooked me. (Needless to say, he has played countless more effing awesome comedy songs in the intervening years, some of which were created by the people reading this.) It's a parody of "Ripple," a song the Grateful Dead wrote and recorded in 1970, the year Barret Hansen became Dr. Demento. Pass the claret to me, Barret! May you forever stay demented. ~~~ CREDITS: Turns out Robert owns mandolins (plural) and has played them his whole life. Also he sang and played guitar and produced this recording. "Ripple" has lyrics by Robert Hunter and music by someone named Jerry Garcia. Dr. Demento brought all of these comedy songs to our attention, and the legendary titles listed here are the brain children of their various legendary parents. BUT I DID EVERYTHING ELSE.

A musical plea from teachers, before the school year begins

The Disney+ "Star Wars" TV series titled "Andor" recently finished its 2nd and final Season to much well deserved critical acclaim. I, the great Luke Ski, a fan of the "Star Wars" franchise since the first movie was released when I was 3 years old, very much enjoyed this series set in the years leading into the events of the film "Rogue One", which itself was set leading into the events of the aforementioned 1977 movie. That said... ...there was something about this show that set it apart from other "Star Wars" movies and shows of the past / since, and something that happened in Season 2 (or more accurately didn't happen) that really underscored that difference. So I decided to write this sketch in which droid K-2SO asks Rebel Captain Cassian Andor an important question that I felt was left unanswered by the series. Editing, Mixing, and Mastering - Imperial Sound Supervisor Chris Mezzolesta Much love and respect to - Alan Tudyk, Diego Luna, Tony Gilroy, and the writers, cast, and crew of "Andor" PS: To Alan and Diego, if you ever wanted to take the script for this sketch (click the 'lyrics' button to find it) so you two could perform a reading of it live at a convention event or something, you have my permission and eager encouragement to do so. I also threw together a quick VIDEO for this sketch, which is here: https://youtu.be/gDgjf3wmnxY

This is a song I wrote in response to Ainsley Seago's suggestion that we needed a Schoolhouse Rock-style song and video about the work that insect taxonomists at the USDA do to keep America's natural resources safe.

A song about building a business from the bottoms-up. Written and Performed: Dino-Mike Trumpet: Sean Billings Produced, Mixed and Mastered: Bob Emmet Cover Artwork: Chuck (@vv3spa)

Someitmes in life, you gotta aim high. Brand new music from the Belle Isle Rats! This is the first of 7 songs from our new album "Men of a Different Age," which come out next month! (August 2025). As usual, the Belle Isle Rats are Mike Renneker and Tom Saloka.

Her: Where should we go on our first date? Me: Let's go to a nice sunny park and have a picnic. Her: Sounds great! Me: They also have a petting zoo-type thing that's a pen full of Nazis you can beat the crap out of. Her: Fun! You bring the sandwiches. I'll bring the bats. Psst -- Don't forget to join Team Philogelos to be the first to hear my new songs and comedy, plus get a ton of behind the scenes and stuff from my vault.

A kinky thing happened on my way to a Comic Con. I met the smooth-talking reprobate Kirk St. James, and we co-wrote this song. Luckily, cold showers are the norm this time of year anyway! Superheroes get all the glory, but fans need love too. Or maybe geeks just need to use a few superpowers of their own (that could get them arrested in public). Bad Beth and Beyond: vocals, acoustic and electric bouzoukis, bass Kirk St. James: vocals Stephen Randall: drums Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Lewis D'Aubin at the COG Secret Lab, Harahan, LA

The so-called 'religious right' proves once again that it is neither (religious or right) by embracing the Big Ugly Budget Bill, demonizing immigrants, and countless other hallmarks of Trump's agenda. (I did a version of this song 7 years ago, but history keeps not only repeating itself but getting worse, so it was time for an update!)

It's just one of those fun summer songs about taking a vacation with your family ... while on LSD. Special Guest: Mike Bolly of "2 Sleeps" on Guitar. Music by: Dead by 28 Vocals/Lyrics/Bass : Chris " Dizman" Grice Keyboards/Programming/Production: Shawn " Keymaster" Shaheen Session drums by Maria Delos Black 13 Recordings. WeHatePublishing@BMI. Special thanks to Mike Bolly, Maria Delos, The FUMP, your Mom, and LSD.

A song about a special kinda love, for a special kinda person.

Oh good! Another song about oldness! Music: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe Words, guitars, keyboards, bass, drums, vocals: SG Tuba: Timothy J. Weber Helpful suggestions: Niamh Bagnell From my new album which you should totally buy, "The Artist Eventually Known As Somebody You've Heard Of" at www.stevegoodie.com!

I wrote this before I knew there were a couple of other songs by the same name, lol. This is what could happen if you're a man going around naked outdoors. Probably best to not freeball outside it during mosquito season! Please Follow and Subscribe at YouTube and IG (@kurplunkmusic) for new funny videos! Most songs from the new album can be heard (and seen!) at our YouTube channel plus behind the scenes content. Video for this song - https://youtu.be/eZVUyMQ7fW8?

All I have are gargoyle friends.

Hey meatbags! Another 365 days have gone by. Do you know how long that is in machine-cycles? No? Figures. Well, let me state it in terms that you will understand with your measly meat-minds. lead vocals: drumbot backing vocals: OTTO-TUNE drums: TR-808 synth solo: ID10T arpeggiations: Proctor Silex Recorded automatically at the burned out shell of C.O.G. Secret Lab, Harahan, LA, Nuclear Summer 08x42

This is a tragicomic country number about breaking a bong, and throwing it away. Apply all the hidden messages you'd like. (C)2025 Box Office Poison Records Written, performed, produced, mixed by BFC Donkey Hotay Music (BMI) Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper - TurtleTone Studio NYC Art by Rochelle Carr Studios

Dating your ex's sister.

This is my own take on Johnny Cash's "Man in Black." A bit of context here....In previous incarnations, performing as Powered BY Satan and later as Flibbertigibbet, I let it all hang out in a low budget devil suit, often in redface, with horns and basketball sock codpiece. I was, and forever will be the Man in Red. So what goes through a middle aged scientist's mind as he finds himself once again standing in an inch of ick in a toilet stall of a low end venue struggling to squeeze his middle aged ass into unwashed red leotards for zero pay and mimimal groupies. THis song explains it.

Carrie Dahlby texted me and said "I HAVE AN IDEA FOR A SONG FOR YOU!" And two days later, here it is. Cause it's like timely and stuff. And hey, there's a video below! Music: Kendrick Lamar Words, accordion, bass, percussion, vocals, arrangement, production: SG Tuba: Timothy J. Weber Very clever and timely idea: Carrie Dahlby