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Song Parodies -> "The Great Defender"

Original Song Title:

"The Great Pretender"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

The Platters

Parody Song Title:

"The Great Defender"

Parody Written by:

Leough

The Lyrics

OS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1oJuwkXr0E
Oh-oh, yes, I'm the great defender
Defending this guy in a cell
I need the bucks, I befriend this schmuck
While knowing he's guilty as hell

Oh-oh, yes, I'm the great defender
My gift with the words is well known
I've saved from shame sev'ral high-heeled dames
And kleptos perceived haulin' stones

I kneel with a feeling of great relief
My zeal is unreal when they pardon a thief

(Oh-Oh...)
Yes, I'm the great defender
My graphs and displays all astound
My fee's so steep that my clients weep
I'm wary and smart and renowned
Defending some bird-killin' hound

I squeal out my spiel for the snakes and cheats
I wheel and I deal with my heartless deceit

(Oh-Oh...)
Yes, I'm the great defender
I'm crafty and rave with some clout
I scheme and plead when I'm hopped on speed
I glare like a shark when I shout
Intending that you're filled with doubt
(Filled with doubt)

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Voting Results

 
Pacing: 4.5
How Funny: 4.2
Overall Rating: 4.2

Total Votes: 8

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John Barry - September 18, 2014 - Report this comment
Guilty of being funny.
Patrick - September 18, 2014 - Report this comment
Nowadays, anybody can get locked up for just about anything. I want you on my side in the courtroom. A nice, classy, old style parody. Good to see you again. This song might make a good defense attorney TV ad theme.
Timmy1000 - September 18, 2014 - Report this comment
I looked at it from the view of someone who feels guilt from defending people who are obviously guilty - but then realizes he's making a ton of money doing. I think you can have different interpretations on this one. Well stated and I always liked that old Platters song.
Jonathan - September 18, 2014 - Report this comment
5's on a silver platter
Andy Primus - September 18, 2014 - Report this comment
Well done, “fee's so steep” (how appropriate) was my fave line. 555
Meriadoc - September 18, 2014 - Report this comment
If the words do fit - you must acquit!
WarrenB - September 20, 2014 - Report this comment
Very clever. This deserved more votes, but I guess for some the jury's still out...
TJC - September 27, 2014 - Report this comment
Lexcellent beyond a reasonable doubt! (the pacing fit—I must '5' it!)

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