The Monorail Song
The Simpsons
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Well, sir, there's nothing on earth Like a genuine, bona fide Electrified, six-car monorail What'd I say? Monorail What's it called? Monorail That's right! Monorail Monorail Monorail Monorail I hear those things are awfully loud It glides as softly as a cloud Is there a chance the track could bend? Not on your life, my Hindu friend What about us brain-dead slobs? You'll be given cushy jobs Were you sent here by the Devil? No, good sir, I'm on the level The ring came off my pudding can Take my pen knife, my good man I swear it's Springfield's only choice Throw up your hands and raise your voice Monorail What's it called? Monorail Once again Monorail But Main Street's still all cracked and broken Sorry, Mom, the mob has spoken Monorail! Monorail! Monorail! Monorail! Mono, d'oh!
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Written by: AL JEAN, GEORGE MEYER, JEFF MARTIN, JOHN SWARTZWELDER, JOHN VITTI, MIKE REISS
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14 facts about this song
Show Background"The Monorail Song" is a musical number from the animated television show "The Simpsons."
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Episode InformationThe song appears in the twelfth episode, "Marge vs. the Monorail," of the fourth season.
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Popular SingerThe song features the vocal talents of Leonard Nimoy, who was a guest star in this episode, alongside the regular cast.
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ComposerThe song was composed by Alf Clausen, who composed much of the music on "The Simpsons."
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Lyrics"The Monorail Song" was written by Jeff Martin.
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InspirationsThe song was inspired by "The Music Man," a popular Broadway musical and film.
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Song PerformanceThe song is performed by the character Lyle Lanley, a charismatic salesman who convinces the town of Springfield to invest in a faulty monorail system.
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Song MessageThe song is a satirical take on the susceptibility of people to be fooled by a charismatic pitch, briefly turning the skeptical citizens of Springfield into monorail enthusiasts.
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PopularityThe episode in which "The Monorail Song" appears is often listed as one of the best "The Simpsons" episodes, and the song itself is a fan favorite.
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Parody ElementThe song uses humor and satire to send up infrastructure projects and shoddy sales pitches.
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Voice-Over ArtistPhil Hartman, who regularly lent his voice to various characters on "The Simpsons," provided the voice for Lyle Lanley.
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Iconic LineThe line "I've sold monorails to Brockway, Ogdenville, and North Haverbrook, and, by gum, it put them on the map!" is one of the most memorable lines from the song.
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Song Premise"The Monorail Song" is Lyle Lanley's persuasive sales pitch to the townsfolk of Springfield, outlining how a monorail could benefit their community. He uses catchy rhythms, rhymes, and even a bit of flattery to win over the crowd.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has since been covered by other artists and referenced in popular media, indicating its impact and popular recognition.
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