The FuMP
2009-02-24
Artist
Robert Lund and Spaff.com
Title
Save Me, Obama
In the months following President Obama's inauguration, expectations were a teensy bit astronomical. Challenges amounting to "Save the world, dammit!" were issued from both sides of the partisan divide - sincerely by democrats and sarcastically by republicans. Obama was supposed to solve every problem we'd ever had. And be quick about it.
This song, written and recorded during the first few weeks of Obama's presidency, was Spaff and Robert's response to the dementedness of it all.
Speaking of demented, radio legend Dr. Demento embraced the song and included it in his top-ten countdowns for the next six months, ultimately naming it the #1 comedy song of 2009. In Spaff and Robert's native Utah, where not much else happens, that was big news:
Video Courtesy of KSL.com
When NPR's Morning Edition did a career-overview interview with Dr. Demento in June, 2010, "Save Me, Obama" was one of the songs they highlighted. Yay.
Incidentally, "Save Me, Obama" is a parody of "Lady Madonna" by a band called the Beatles. Perhaps you've heard of them. They're becoming quite popular.
M. Spaff Sumsion: Concept and lyrics
Macy Lund: Christmas list
Robert Lund: All other vocals, instruments, and production
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Comments
MarlinsGirl - Feb 24, 2009
Great parody Lund & Spaff. Who is this obscure Liverpudlian band you speak of :P
stevegoodie - Feb 24, 2009
Yes yes YES! Great song fellers.
lukeski - Feb 24, 2009
Don't blame me, I voted for Ringo! :D Fab job, lads!
mrwompy - Feb 24, 2009
Great parody! They need to play this on his televised speech tonight!
JakeWaters - Feb 24, 2009
Well done, Spaff/Lund!
Molakwae - Feb 24, 2009
I wonder how many people think Obama can do all that and cure cancer too. Poor guy's going to have a lot to do!
saganth - Feb 24, 2009
Can we have this wonderful song? YES WE CAN!
djseamus - Feb 25, 2009
Those lyrics are great - score another one for the Spaff man! Now to put the music to the lyrics when I get home tonight. Can I make another comment on this song? Yes I can! Can Obama help me find true love? Hope so.
djseamus - Feb 25, 2009
Brilliance, Messers Lund and Spaff, Brilliance itself. You should send this to the White House...if not Obama himself, maybe his staffers would listen to it.
maxgoof - Feb 25, 2009
Excellent parody. Unrealistic expectations taken to the extreme. Nice side reference to Blagojevich. The baseball reference was very cute. A lot of this reminds me of the song, Here's Love. And putting the Dodo in the final Christmas list...genius.
peterfump9 - Mar 1, 2009
Nice song!
filkertom - Mar 2, 2009
Okay, I really liked this... but when Macy said, "... and a two-state solution in Gaza..." I lost it. GREAT stuff, guys!
filkertom - Mar 2, 2009
Okay, I really liked this... but when Macy said, "... and a two-state solution in Gaza..." I lost it. GREAT stuff, guys!
maxgoof - Mar 29, 2009
Congrats on being #2 on the DD Top Ten for March!
alterKATEtion - Apr 6, 2009
I first heard this gem on dr. demento, but I loved it so much I had to hear it again...and again...and then I read the lyrics. :D auh-mazingly funny.
maxgoof - Apr 26, 2009
Congrats on being #1 on the DD Top Ten for April!
Spaff.com - Jan 6, 2010
Video Courtesy of KSL.com
gp1628 - Nov 4, 2010
Time for a reWrite. Save me Tea Party? Hmmm it wouldnt need all that much rewriting either
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Balder - Feb 24, 2009
Awesome beyond words.