Fish Heads
Barnes & Barnes
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Fish heads fish heads roly poly fish heads Fish heads fish heads eat them up yum In the morning laughing happy fish heads In the evening floating in the soup Ask a fish head anything you want to They won't answer they can't talk I took a fish head out to see a movie Didn't have to pay to get it in They can't play baseball they don't wear sweaters They're not good dancers they don't play drums Roly poly fish heads are never seen drinking cappuccino In Italian restaurants with oriental women yeah Yeah
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Written by: BILL MUMY, ROBERT S. HAIMER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Fish Heads" is a novelty song written and recorded by Barnes & Barnes. It was originally released in 1978 on an independent label before being played frequently on "The Dr. Demento Show" and re-released in 1979.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unconventional and humorous nature, "Fish Heads" managed to chart in the United States, reaching number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoA low-budget music video was made for the song which often played on M-TV during its early years in the 1980s. This video was directed by actor Bill Paxton, making it one of his earliest directorial projects.
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Cultural Impact"Fish Heads" quickly became a cult favourite and is often considered one of the greatest novelty songs of all time. It is frequently played on Halloween radio programming because of its humorous and 'creepy' tone.
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Popularity on Dr. Demento ShowThe song is notably the most-requested song of all time on The Dr. Demento radio show, which specializes in novelty songs and comedic sketches.
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LyricsThe lyrics revolve around the everyday activities of fish heads, presenting them in a way that mixes surreal imagery with oddball humor. Despite its strange concept, the song is often praised for its catchy melody.
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Cover Versions"Fish Heads" has been covered by several artists over the years, including the punk band The Vindictives and the novelty music group The Radioactive Chicken Heads.
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Animation InclusionThe song was included in an episode of the hit animated series "The Simpsons," further cementing its cultural impact.
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Concert PerformancesDespite the song's popularity, Barnes & Barnes rarely performed it live. However, it has been included in some Dr. Demento live shows.
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Impact on Barnes & BarnesAlthough Barnes & Barnes released other songs and albums, "Fish Heads" remains their best-known work to date and has overshadowed much of their other creative output.
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