Humour
Humour in music turns songs into vehicles for comedy, satire and storytelling. From clever wordplay and novelty songs to musical parody and absurd characters, funny songs can poke at everyday life, politics, relationships or the music itself. Whether delivered with a wink or played completely straight, musical humour has long been part of folk, country, rock and popular music traditions.
- There's No Night Out in the Jail Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
- The Swimming Song Loudon Wainwright III - Attempted Mustache - 1973
- The King Is Gone (So Are You) George Jones - 1983
- Spanish Pipedream John Prine - John Prine - 1971
- Please Don't Bury Me John Prine - Sweet Revenge - 1973
- In Hell I'll Be in Good Company The Dead South - Good Company - 2014
- Dear Abby John Prine - Bruised Orange - 1978