A novelty song is a comical or nonsensical song, performed principally for its comical effect. Humorous songs, or those containing humorous elements, are not necessarily novelty songs. The term arose in Tin Pan Alley to describe one of the major divisions of popular music. The other two divisions were ballads and dance music. Novelty songs achieved great popularity during the 1920s and 30s.
Upbeat, positive and charming track with a quirky character and whimsical vibe! The track bristles with happiness and fun and is perfect for documentary, lifestyle or reality spots. Great for scenes needing a light but uplifting element to them! dynamic and interesting with a great stinger ending! Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Infectious parody of Laid back 60’s jazzy acoustic guitar with a sweet rolling rhythm from a vintage drum machine. Bursting with quirky charm & romance, the descending chord sequence would suit repetitive plays as in games or menus. Slightly oddball and full of fun, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A quirky and nostalgic, orchestral 1940's / 1950's pastiche with more than a hint of cheese. Perfect for ironic and comical underscores or vintage purposes, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Country Gardens is an English folk tune - more commonly know as english country garden - whimisical piece played here on ukuleles English folk music 18th-century songs, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A quirky reggae theme with a mischievous downbeat charm. Hints of dubstep mixed in give it a cutting edge originality. Eccentric, humerous, off-beat & infectious. Similar in feel to the Michael Stephen Decker tracks Squeezer, Lucky Boy & Happy Squared, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Everything starts off okay, but then complete mayhem ensues! Rhythmic track featuring a harmonium, reed organ, circus animals, horns, whistle, bells etc. Good background for funny videos, children's programming, cartoons, video games, commercials, etc. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A light-hearted tune with a slight country feel about going on a trip when everything goes wrong. Cheesy synth bounce with male vocals singing with a night clubby swoon about going to a new place and meeting a new leader. Funny and goofy for comedy traveling scenes or leaving your troubles behind. Male Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Like the old style 50’s or 60’s TV sitcom theme with the big band playing a bouncy rhythm and fun melody. Lots of comedy elements like glissando timpani and xylophone. Think Dick Van Dyke, Bewitched or I Dream of Jeanie. Mixes include a bed mix and two 7-second bumpers, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
High energy punk rock track with occasional Japanese elements (non-Japanese mixes too) perfect for corporate and advertising applications, opening themes, underscore and much more. Features syncopated power electric guitar and blazing drums. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Punk
Funny tribute to Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. Song is set to the melody of "La Cucaracha". Perfect as a ringtone. Mixed Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Joyful, lively, happy song. A Glockenspiel plays a simple but nice and effective melody. It starts with little elements, than build up adding claps in the background and a fast ukulele. Great for your corporate video, for commercials or for kids. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Acoustic Pop
A little quirky and humorous, this track features clarinets and horns in a little jazz combo. Great for detectives, retro or comedy in general. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Here's a clever track that's sure to bring a smile as the listener hears an orchestrated circus of stomach sounds; Use as creative clown or circus music, as background commercial music, or as a novelty song; Great for comedies, game shows, nature documentaries, science shows, fantasies, & videos. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Rousing version of the traditional mariachi song, featuring live trumpets, Spanish guitars, guitarrón, castanets. Exciting, driving and great fun! Family parties, festivals, street scenes, celebrations, wedding party, Mexican food cooking show, travel channel, documentaries about Mexico, commercials, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A happy and bright electro-pop track with a nod back to the 1980's and 1990's video games culture. Cheeky, fun and funky, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
This Presidential candidate decides to sweeten the political pot and run on the slogan: a vote for me is a vote for sex and money. Yes, it sounds funny, but sex and money is what it's all about in Washington, DC. Spoken word with acoustic guitar accompaniment. It's an election year! Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty SongsCaution: Explicit Lyrics
A bubbly, cheerful theme, featuring ukulele played "pizzicato". Wonderful for TV advertising with "time passing" humorously. The tune changes to a "minor" section and a little darker in the mid section. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A jolly, chilled, laid-back and humorous ukelele lead tune perfectly suited for an underscore or background music role, or in scenes involving a sense of comedic irony. A little Spongebob Square Pants under the sea, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A lively fun novelty track in the style of older nintendo video games done with synthesizers. With a fast paced melody and uptempo rhythm this suits a variety of uses from children's applications, animations, games, comedy, cartoons or anything requiring a slapstick feel and retro sound. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Country Gardens is an English folk tune - more commonly know as english country garden - whimisical piece played here on ukuleles English folk music 18th-century songs, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Two different versions of the Happy Birthday To You song played on piano. An easy-going, cozy version, and a more lively, party like version. Each comes with or without Applause sound and with or without a Party Toot sound at the end of the tune. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
This hit track has been used in: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Pawn Stars (History Channel), Say Yes to the Dress (TLC), Impractical Jokers (TruTV), Ghost Adventurers (Travel Channel) plus MANY others. It is the perfect sound track for a retro burlesque, peep shows or the roaring twenties. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Bluesy with a touch of jazz and a slice of retro. This track features vibratone guitar, upright bass, horns and drums to get a Inspector Clouseau type, sneaky detective sound, straight from the 60's. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A jazzy-upbeat and positive, big band orchestration in the style of a 50's movie or TV show. Perfect for this role, or as a positive underscore for an upbeat video. Plenty of harp flourishes, a catchy jazz melody, with potential for festive uses, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Acoustic pop flavor vibe, happy, fun and sentimental message, acoustic guitars, lovely vocals and sweet harmonies, tell dad how much you love him, a perfect greetings card message, background radio, tv or film, party or dance, family occasion, on the beach, playing in the background hospital scene. Male Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs
With fun, humorous lyrics set to the tune of Amazing Grace, this song is a vent about the trials and tribulations of teaching sarcastic adolescent boys. Its anthemic yet lighthearted rant would enhance a comedic film about teaching or education. Female Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A happy & playful track, based in drums, bandoneon, tuba and Santur (traditional persian instrument). With a sense of the circus arriving in the town, the song also has some ethnic and misteryous undertone, what makes it very suited for travel, or perhaps a children movie full of mysteries to solve. Instrumental, Childrens, Playful Novelty
The first part of this song is full of enthusiastic plans for achieving Gwyneth Paltrow's look - but then the real message of self-love sinks in... A funny and light-hearted message for self-acceptance and love, could be used in a Bridget Jones-esque comedy or fun women's health segment. Female Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Crazy, Zany track that is great for bloopers, mistakes or any other humorous needs. Kazoo, sliding clarinet and many other sfx make this track a real wild winner! Great childrens video, or comedy show. Benny Hill sound a like. English humor. Wonderful TV Film or background for kids project. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
This is how you feel when you've had way too much to drink. A comical musical rendition of a stumbling drunk. The instruments play wrong notes and there's an uneasy queasiness - the kind you hear when your head is spinning. Might also be used for a funny dream sequence or circus-like parody. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Feeling harried.. rushed.. like it's all too much? STRESSED OUT captures times like this in a comedic, lively, and upbeat way. Frenzied piano, sound effects and an escalating chromatic build make for some serious fun. Children's show, cartoons, fantasy, comedy, documentary, sitcoms... DECISIONS!!! Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Funny swing track featuring very positive mood and an old fashioned sound. It features quirky melody on ukulele and xylophone, accompanied with guitar and second ukulele, bass and shaker. Cheeky and fun. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Cheerful and retro-fun, this track is inspired by the game show jingles of the 60’s and 70’s. Groovy flutes, trumpets and trombone play the light melody while laid back electric guitar, organ, xylophone, bass and drums undergird the snappy rhythm. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Happy and joyful music track featuring glockenspiel, acoustic guitars, percussion, bass guitar and upbeat drums. Cheerful and jolly, and great for commercials and various videos. Instrumental, Pop, Quirky Pop
A Wiggly fun song filled with Island instruments, free form vocals and fun sound effects -- all about YELLOW JELLO! Vocals/ song by Suzannah Doyle, David Johnson & Craig Farrell, Male Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Upbeat, easygoing synth groove great for both as a backdrop for everyday life scenes and also for injecting some lighthearted humor. Track is corporate friendly and great for commercial use, AD campaigns, documentaries, travelogs, and any playful scenes to enhance light humor or comedic vibe. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Featuring cute bassooon and slide trombone interplay, pizzicato strings, and goofball percussion effects, this comedic piece has just the right amount of knuckleheaded silliness, making it perfect for children's comedy, animal shows, drunken scenes, babies or animals walking and falling. Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Electronica
'Shake Yer Booty' is a tongue in cheek song which could work in a variey of different productions. Male spoken voice (a real pirate - aarhh!) and featuring a treasure chest full of seafaring sound effects! Vocal Samples, Cartoon, Cartoon Goof Music
An uumpah Slavic sounding ditty. The piano work is bright and fun loving and the trombone brings the feeling of comedy to the forefront. Well structured and easily edited, with clean breaks in numerous places. Piano solos bring movement and excitement to a catchy melody. Cartoons. Fantasy. Children. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Humorous Funky James Brown type RnB Track. Features male vocals, popping horns, funny lyrical lines, and memorable hook. Possibly for radio, comedy, humor, money scenes in movies or television, laughable family gatherings. Male Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A funky, fun homage to the early days of hip-hop. Heavy drums and nasty fuzz bass groove along as sleigh bells, organ, piano, guitars and whistling all vie for attention. Even has a Dr. Dre synth thrown in for good measure. Has a good-time vibe and would be perfect for party scenes, happy moments. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Spot on soundalike of Gary Wright Dream Weaver, made popular again as a comical "boy sees the girl of his dreams and time stops" gag in movies like Wayne's World, Toy Story 3, Daddy Day Care, The People Vs. Larry Flynt, and TV shows like That 70's Show and Saturday Night Live. Instrumental, Pop, 70's Pop
A Catchy, Carefree, Skip-along tune that lightens ones load. It Sashays, it Cruises, or it Jaunts along with a light sense of ease. Great for a Kids Show, A Sitcom, TV Series Theme Song. Commercials, Trailers, Indie Projects would all be well served with this lighthearted and Original work. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Happy and bouncy like the famous “Holiday For Strings.” A schmaltzy track like the generic orchestral pieces behind those old government safety films. Campy and funny, it’s the perfect underscore for any tongue-in-cheek video or film. Could also be a stand-alone campy theme from the 50’s or 60’s. Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Upbeat electronic dance track with a pumping bass & drums but with a Yodelling male vocal over the top. Fun & amusing track, good for any project requiring a whimsical theme. Male Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs