Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

A novelty song is a type of song built upon some form of novel concept, such as a gimmick, a piece of humor, or a sample of popular culture. Such numbers have long pre-dated the 1950’s and ‘60’s but it wasn’t until the beginning of the early years of Rock and Roll that they reached the height of their popularity. During this multi-media presentation, we will have an opportunity to revisit a number of these memorable numbers such as “Witch Doctor” and “The Chipmunk Song” by David Seville, “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley, “Alley Oop” by the Hollywood Argyles and “Charlie Brown” by the Coasters, as well as examine how pop culture trends impacted their record sales.