The FuMP
2025-10-10
Artist
Tony Goldmark
Title
Smogberry Pie
As I'm sure everyone who frequents this site already knows all too well, The Dr. Demento Show comes to an end this weekend after 55 glorious years of mad music and crazy comedy. And what better way to pay tribute to such a momentous finale than by attempting to recap the entire history of the good doctor's show - and thus, ostensibly the entire history of comedy music itself - into an eight-and-a-half-minute parody of Don McLean's classic rock staple "American Pie?" From the recently-released compilation album Fruits of the Smogberry Trees: The FuMP's Tribute to Dr. Demento, this song was a true labor of love. Barret Hansen, aka Dr. Demento, has enriched my life and livelihood far more than I can easily express, but this song was my attempt at expressing it anyway, and I hope you all enjoy it. Above all, don't you ever DARE forget to STAY DEEEEEEEEEEMENTED!!!!
A Parody of "American Pie" Written by Don McLean
Parody Lyrics by Tony Goldmark
Vocals and Mixing: Tony Goldmark
All Background Music: Jacob Martin
Group Vocals on Last Chorus: Rob Bergman, Mike Cisneros, Emily Clark, Susan "Sulu" Dubow, Robbie Ellis, Tyler Green, Chris "Dizman" Grice, Robert Lund, Charlotte Driftwood Marlowe, Jacob Martin, Beth Paxton, Kit Quinn, Dr. Sarcofiguy, Luke Ski, Garrett Smith, Joe J. Thomas and Gaby Tyrrell.
Annotated lyrics with links to the references!
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Comments
devospice - Oct 10, 2025
Bravo, Tony. This is a masterpiece. Well done.
Brennan Harvey - Oct 10, 2025
I am so glad to see that Tony Goldmark is back to making funny music. Missed your creativity, Tony.
JoeActor - Oct 10, 2025
This turned out super fantastic, Tony!!!
CajunGypsy - Oct 10, 2025
What a great final tribute to the man and the show that formed the soundtrack of so many of our lives. Can you tell us who all were singing with you at the end? Thank you, sir!
TonyGoldmark - Oct 10, 2025
The group vocals on the last chorus are all listed in the description.
Spaff.com - Oct 10, 2025
The final chorus alone is worth the price of admission.
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A-Log - Oct 10, 2025
If there is a God, then you are doing his work by creating this tribute to Dr. Demento. I smell a Wacked-Out 40 hit for you with this, and your cover of "We Will All Go Together When We Go" as well. Great job, my friend!