Novelty Songs of the 50s and 60s

Thursday, April 1, 2:30pm, on Zoom. Celebrate April Fool’s Day with a few laughs as John Clark and his Great American Music Experience presents this lighthearted program. Comedy records achieved their greatest popularity in 1960 and 1961. But in the decade preceding and for a few years after, some of the most original and hilarious novelty records were hit singles. You will be treated to Lonnie Donegan’s Does Your Chewing Gum Lose its Flavor; Allen Sherman’s Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh; Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s Monster Mash and many others. And yes, even more wacky tunes are coming your way from Alvin & the Chipmunks, the Coasters, Roger Miller and Boston’s own Tom Lehrer. Just try to keep a straight face! Sign up by contacting the Council on Aging at coa@wayland.ma.us, or 508-358-2990.

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