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First Century Dementia

Dr. Demento

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Format: CD

Cat No: LIB-5017

Release Date:  11 December 2020

Label:  Wienerworld Music

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5018755304811

Genres:  Pop  Pop  

Release Date:  29 April 2022

Label:  Wienerworld Music

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5018755310515

Genres:  Pop  Pop  

  • Description

    The world famous Dr. Demento's influence on pop culture is undeniable and as we approach his 50th anniversary, we celebrate the earliest days of novelty and comedy records. He is a world-renowned record collector and music historian, whose life long passion for music of all kinds (from Frank Zappa to punk rock and everything in between) is reflected in his radio show and most importantly, in this unique collection of rare songs from the early days of records.

    Description

    1900 to 1930: The Dawn of Dementia; The Oldest Novelty Records of All Time from Dr Demento. The world famous Dr. Demento's influence on pop culture is undeniable and to commemorate his 50th anniversary, we celebrate the earliest days of novelty and comedy records.

    He is a world-renowned record collector and music historian, whose lifelong passion for music of all kinds (from Frank Zappa to punk rock and everything in between) is reflected in his radio show and most importantly, in this unique collection of rare songs from the early days of records.

    - For fans of Weird Al Yankovic, Spinal Tap, Frank Zappa, Barnes and Barnes
    - Dr. Demento was inducted into National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2009
    - Demento helped bring Weird Al to nationwide attention
    - Dr. Demento was in nationwide radio syndication until 2010 and continues to be broadcast weekly online
    - Dr. Demento was created in 1970, so 2020 was his 50th anniversary

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The 20th Century Rag
      • 2. Yes, We Have No Bananas
      • 3. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning
      • 4. Nobody
      • 5. The 11:69 Express
      • 6. Barney Google
      • 7. The Tale Of The Cheese
      • 8. Alcoholic Blues
      • 9. Mister Gallagher And Mr. Shean "Absolutely Mr. Shean"
      • 10. You Must Come Over
      • 11. Stop Your Ticking, Jock
      • 12. I'm Wise
      • 13. Reuben Haskin's Ride On A Cyclone Auto
      • 14. Uncle Josh Buys An Automobile
      • 15. The Little Ford Rambling Right Along
      • 16. Cohen At The Telephone
      • 17. Fido Is A Hot Dog Now
      • 18. Some Little Bug Is Going To Find You
      • 19. Casey At The Bat
      • 20. Oh, You Candy Kid
      • 21. I Love Me
      • 22. The Ravings Of John McCullough
      • 23. Old King Tut
      • 24. The OKeh Laughing Record

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. 20th Century Rag
      • 2. Yes, We Have No Bananas
      • 3. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning
      • 4. Nobody
      • 5. The 11:69 Express
      • 6. Barney Google
      • 7. The Tale Of The Cheese
      • 8. Alcoholic Blues
      • 9. Mister Gallagher And Mr. Shean
      • 10. You Must Come Over
      • 11. Stop Your Ticking, Jock

      Disc 2

      • 1. I'm Wise
      • 2. Rube Haskins' Ride In A Cyclone Auto
      • 3. Uncle Josh Buys An Automobile
      • 4. Cohen At The Telephone
      • 5. Fido Is A Hot Dog Now
      • 6. Some Little Bug Is Going To Get You
      • 7. Casey At The Bat
      • 8. Oh, You Candy Kid
      • 9. I Love Me
      • 10. The Ravings Of John McCullough
      • 11. Old King Tut
      • 12. The OKeh Laughing Record