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Song Parodies -> "Singing Like A Star"

Original Song Title:

"Swinging On A Star"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Bing Crosby

Parody Song Title:

"Singing Like A Star"

Parody Written by:

The Comedian

The Lyrics

Use a mike to sing like a star
Leave your croon-screams home in a jar
And stay vocally up to par

Or would you rather be Grace Slick?

Grace Slick is a singer who screamed loudly for years
Never turned down a keg of beer
Her voice was awesome, but now it is weak
She just plain blew it with her bourbon shriek
So if you wail, and if you make your voice sick,
You may end up sounding like Slick

So use a mike to sing like a star
Leave your croon-screams home in a jar
And stay vocally up to par

Not like Har-ry Bel-a-fon-te!

Har-ry was Calypso King with his handsome face
His voice was mellifluous with grace
Sang of banana boats' tally-man dudes
Now his vocal cords sound extremely chewed
Be sure to take care or brother you will be
As raspy as Bel-a-fon-te

So use a mike to sing like a star
Leave your croon-screams home in a jar
And stay vocally up to par

Or Roger Daltrey you will be!

Ro-ger could sing anything, as one of The Who
He'd scream, caterwaul, and bellow, too
Too cool for quietness, his only thought
He throws his microphone, a-round a lot
But then if his sort of voice is what you seek
You might end up with Roger's shriek

And all the loudness cranked by The Who
Roger's voice and Pete's hearing rue
So you see, it's all up to you

Every singer deserves this choice:
Let mikes and amps preserve your voice!

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John Barry - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
A funny and cautionary tale.
Kristof Robertson - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
He shoots...he scores! Well done, JD 555
Phil Alexander - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
I like it, JD - you could have carried on forever with this one...
Luciano's a tenor who weighs more than we two
His fees weigh in most heavily, too
The ladies love him, even though he's fat
O Sole Mio (or something like that)
And if you practice your singing on the potty
You may end up like Pavarotti

...verses for Bon Scott and Britney spring to mind, too :-)
Rick D - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
Are we starting a series? I've been referring to the group as "Half the Who". They should join up with the remaining Beatles. I'm so glad Bob Dylan has taken such good care of his fine voice.
Adagio - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
I liked this, Johnny. It was smooth. 5's
Johnny D - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
Thanks John, Kristof, Phil, Rick, and Adagio. Phil, love your Pavarotti verse. Rick, Bob Dylan is a definite candidate for an expanded version of this parody...as is Philbo's Ode-to-Luciano, too.
alvin rhodes - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
this is priceless...who else but johnny could incorporate daltry, belafonte and slick into the same song....5 +
Ashkicksass - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
DKTOS, but liked it anyway!
Melhi - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
Nice work, Johnny! Love this!
Johnny D - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
Thanks Alvin, Ashkicksass, and Melhi!
Serafina - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
Nicely done, JD. 5-5-5.
Johnny D - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
Thank you, Serafina.
Cookie-man - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
I have to totally agree. I will take this bit of advice and give it a 555!
Johnny D - August 20, 2004 - Report this comment
Thanks, Cookie-man!
Dee Range - August 21, 2004 - Report this comment
Great job Johnny
Guy - August 21, 2004 - Report this comment
As raspy as Bel-a-fon-te - This line cracked me up. Fine parody JD.
Johnny D - August 21, 2004 - Report this comment
Thanks, Dee and Guy!

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