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Novelties

 

Listen to examples of Novelty recordings

David Seville & the Chipmunks

Witch Doctor

(didn't chart)

The Chipmunk Song

#1, 12/58
#39, 1/62
#40, 12/62

Sheb Wooley

Purple People Eater

(#1, 1958)

Bobby Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers

The Monster Mash

#1, 9/62
#30, 12/62
#10 in 1973

Napoleon IV

They're Coming to Take Me Away

(#3, 1966)

Harry Belafonte

Banana Boat Song (Day-O)

(#5, 1957)
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