PARODY SONGS
Mark Jonathan Davis has written, performed, and produced hundreds of parody songs, for radio stations, TV networks, movies, and ad campaigns.
Several of his parodies, including "THE STAR WARS CANTINA," "THE PHANTOM MEDLEY," "WE LOVE BARNEY FIFE," and "SHATNERED," reached #1 on the nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Show, and have aired on other radio stations and comedy programs around the world.
In the early 1990's, he wrote and produced hundreds of parody songs for PREMIERE RADIO NETWORKS, including the hits "RICE RICE BABY" and "WICKED GAME SHOW." His 1990 parody "JEANNIE'S DINER" was used for an "I Dream Of Jeannie" TV promo on NICK AT NITE, which won several advertising industry awards. The parody was also included on Suzanne Vega's 1991 album compilation "Tom's Album." Read more about these parodies in the RADIO section.
Davis produced other parody songs and jingles for NICK AT NITE, including memorable "theme song" promos for "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Bob Newhart Show." He was also hired to produce and perform parodies for NBC, CBS, TVLAND, and the DISNEY CHANNEL's animated series "HOUSE OF MOUSE." And he made a cameo as a background vocalist on WEIRD AL YANKOVIC's 1993 "Alapalooza" album.
Davis recently released two digital compilation albums of his most popular parodies, "THE PARODY SONGS THAT DESTROYED EARTH" (2020) and "PARODY SONGS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW" (2021), featuring his classic parody songs from the 1980's/1990's, plus the brand new 2020 parody "Shatnered."
All of his comedy albums are available at markjonathandavis.bandcamp.com and on iTunes, AppleMusic, Spotify, and other streaming platforms.
Several of his parodies, including "THE STAR WARS CANTINA," "THE PHANTOM MEDLEY," "WE LOVE BARNEY FIFE," and "SHATNERED," reached #1 on the nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Show, and have aired on other radio stations and comedy programs around the world.
In the early 1990's, he wrote and produced hundreds of parody songs for PREMIERE RADIO NETWORKS, including the hits "RICE RICE BABY" and "WICKED GAME SHOW." His 1990 parody "JEANNIE'S DINER" was used for an "I Dream Of Jeannie" TV promo on NICK AT NITE, which won several advertising industry awards. The parody was also included on Suzanne Vega's 1991 album compilation "Tom's Album." Read more about these parodies in the RADIO section.
Davis produced other parody songs and jingles for NICK AT NITE, including memorable "theme song" promos for "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Bob Newhart Show." He was also hired to produce and perform parodies for NBC, CBS, TVLAND, and the DISNEY CHANNEL's animated series "HOUSE OF MOUSE." And he made a cameo as a background vocalist on WEIRD AL YANKOVIC's 1993 "Alapalooza" album.
Davis recently released two digital compilation albums of his most popular parodies, "THE PARODY SONGS THAT DESTROYED EARTH" (2020) and "PARODY SONGS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW" (2021), featuring his classic parody songs from the 1980's/1990's, plus the brand new 2020 parody "Shatnered."
All of his comedy albums are available at markjonathandavis.bandcamp.com and on iTunes, AppleMusic, Spotify, and other streaming platforms.
"THE PARODY SONGS THAT DESTROYED EARTH"
by Mark Jonathan Davis (10/10/2020) New album features 8 classic parody songs by Mark Jonathan Davis! click here to read the album liner notes PDF 01 THE STAR WARS CANTINA
02 SHATNERED 03 RICE RICE BABY 04 THE PHANTOM MEDLEY 05 JEANNIE'S DINER 06 WICKED GAME SHOW 07 THE BOB NEWHART SHOW THEME 08 ROCK ME JERRY LEWIS |
"PARODY SONGS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW"
by Mark Jonathan Davis & Rob "Iceman" Izenberg (4/9/2021) New album features 15 classic parody songs and comedy bits from IceMark Industries! click here to read the album liner notes PDF
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Here are music videos and lyrics for some of Mark Jonathan Davis's most successful parody songs:
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"The Star Wars Cantina"
(Parody of "Copacabana") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis "Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope" (spoken by Princess Leia) Her name was Leia She was a princess With a danish on each ear And Darth Vader drawing near So R2-D2 Found Ben Kenobi He'd have to put the Death Star plans Into the rebellion's hands So Luke and Obi-Wan Had to get to Alderaan So they stopped into Mos Eisley to have a drink with Han At the Star Wars, Star Wars Cantina The weirdest creatures you've ever seen-a Here at the Star Wars, Star Wars Cantina Music and blasters And old Jedi masters At the Star Wars.... His name was Solo He was a pilot With a blaster at his side And a smile 12 parsecs wide There with Chewbacca He was a wookie They met with Luke and Obi-Wan About the Millenium Falcon Docking bay ninety-four Stormtroopers at the door With a flash of Ben's light-saber, now there's an arm on the floor At the Star Wars, Star Wars Cantina The weirdest creatures you've ever seen-a Here at the Star Wars, Star Wars Cantina Music and blasters And old Jedi masters At the Star Wars.... "Mos Eisley spaceport...you will never find the more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious." (spoken by Ben Kenobi) His name was Yoda He was a muppet Darth Vader was so bad And by the way, he's Luke's dad Luke kissed his sister His hand got cut-off In that galaxy far, far away Luke has had a lousy day Boba Fett was so mean Jabba had bad hygiene Why didn't they all just relax back on Tatooine at the Star Wars, Star Wars Cantina The weirdest creatures you've ever seen-a Here at the Star Wars, Star Wars Cantina Music and blasters And old Jedi masters At the Star Wars.... "The force will be with you...always." (spoken by Ben) "The Star Wars Cantina" by Mark Jonathan Davis
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Daviss Parody of Barry Manilow's "Copacabana" © Copyright 1997-2017 Mark Jonathan Davis Published by IdeatownUSA (ASCAP) |
"Shatnered"
(Parody of "Shattered") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis
Uh huh Shatner (William, Shatner) Stars and ships and galaxies Bringin' Klingons to their knees Look at Captain Kirk! He's an actor He's William Shatner (William, Shatner, Shatner) The Red Alert's alarming, the Romulans are arming Beaming down a landing party to the scene, lookout There might be trouble, bring in the stunt double Unless that alien wants to snuggle Black pants and yellow shirt Chasing intergalactic skirt That's James T. Kirk William Shatner The master blaster (William, Shatner, Shatner) All this phaser firing, starship flying, Sulu's driving Warp factor, factor, factor He's kind of hammy, but he won an Emmy On "The Practice" (William, Shatner, Shatner) Mister Spock might pinch your neck But who's the star on Star Trek, Trek, Trek, Trek, Trek, Trek, Trek, Trek! William Shatner He's doing acting (instrumental break) Ohh energize William Shatner (He's Bill, Shatner, Shatner) Always sayin' Scotty beam me up, up, up, up, up! (He was also, T.J. Hooker) He got tribbles on the Enterprise Horta's uptown, what a mess His ship is captured But he's on a mattress, with a character actress Gettin' action all over ... that planet This town is full of sabotaagers Go ahead, fight the big Apollo Don't mind the Mugatos Uh huh He's hitting on ya He's drinkin' Tranya He'll Wrath Of Kahn ya All this chitter chatter 'Bout the matter anti-matter, matter anti-matter The Rocket Man In command Give him a big hand William Shatner "Shatnered" by Mark Jonathan Davis
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis Parody of "Shattered" by The Rolling Stones © Copyright 2020 Mark Jonathan Davis Published by IdeatownUSA (ASCAP) |
"Jeannie's Diner"
(Parody of "Tom's Diner") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis (TV Promo from Nick At Nite)
I am sitting on the sofa, there's a TV in the corner I am watching Major Nelson, he is played by Larry Hagman (Jeannie!) And he found a little bottle, and out popped Barbara Eden But she couldn't show her belly button, all she did was blink (Dr. Bellows: Uh, Good Evening Major Nelson) Tony Nelson works at NASA with suspicious Dr. Bellows And there's also Roger Healy, who would become Howard Borden (Jeannie!) And Jeannie always means well, but they get in wacky trouble She folds her arms and blinks her eyes, it's kind of like Bewitched (Jeannie!) (Jeannie! Jeannie!) (Yes, master!) Oh the reruns will continue on the TV as I'm watching The pink smoke of her bottle I am dreaming of Jeannie (Jeannie!) "Jeannie's Diner" by Mark Jonathan Davis
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis Parody of Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner" © Copyright 1990, 1994 Mark Jonathan Davis / Nick At Nite Published by IdeatownUSA (ASCAP) |
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"Rice Rice Baby"
(Parody of "Ice Ice Baby") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis Yo maître d’, let’s cook it! Rice, rice baby Rice, rice baby Alright stop, grab a table and a menu Ice is back in this Oriental venue Hungry for a little Chop Suey You got some Dim Sum, bring it right to me You know what you want? Yo, can't decide Column A, Column B, I like fried Shrimp and spare ribs, my fingers I'm lickin' Waitin' for the Main Course, Kung Pau Chicken Spicy, I mean hot like a stir fry If you can't take it, order Moo Goo Gai Pan Means chicken and mushrooms While you're on the soup, the food is here to soon No substitutions but you get hot tea They say vegetable, but that means snow pea If I get dessert, yo, I deserve it Check out the chow while the waiter serves it Rice, rice baby Rice, rice baby You're eatin' sweet and sour But you'll be hungry in less than an hour Use chopsticks or don't, it don't matter Fingers were made for a Pu-Pu Platter Egg rollin’ with Egg Foo Yung My dinner is cookin' like Connie Chung Noodles on standby, Chow Mein nearby Egg drop? No, I'm a Wonton Soup guy Soy sauce, hot mustard smokin' My plate is clean and my fortune cookie's broken Bustin' a bite of Mongolian Beef Get a mint toothpick for my teeth Takeout, leftover Lo Mein If I eat any more, I'll have a weight gain If I get dessert, yo, I deserve it Check out the chow while the waiter serves it Rice, rice baby Rice, rice baby Rice Yo man, let's get out of here Tip to your waitress Rice, rice baby to go Rice, rice baby to go "Rice Rice Baby" by Mark Jonathan Davis
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis Parody of "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice © Copyright 1990 Mark Jonathan Davis |
"Dick Van Dyke Show Commercial"
(Parody of TV Theme Song) Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis (TV Promo from Nick At Nite)
Dick Van Dyke is Robert Petrie Who comes home Hugs Laura And accidentally trips over that thing But sometimes he doesn't do that Because they Changed it Instead he skirts it with a nifty step And there's yet another version He clears The ottoman But ironically he stumbles on the rug After that Rob and Sally and Buddy shake hands Then the episode title comes up Obscuring Richie And notice Rob shakes hands with Buddy again And that's it "Dick Van Dyke Show Commercial" by Mark Jonathan Davis
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis © Copyright 1993 Mark Jonathan Davis / Nick At Nite |
"Soup Or Salad, Fries Or Biscuits, Extra Olives, Donuts"
(Parody of "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis (from the ABC/Disney TV Series "House Of Mouse")
It's Soup or salad, fries or biscuits, extra olives, donuts Know the menu of this venue, do not be a slow klutz Get the order right or else the customers will go nuts Soup or salad, fries or biscuits, extra olives, donuts The guy at table twenty wants some honey for his green peas Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, and hold the--yech!--anchovies Who would order pizza with no crust, no sauce, and no cheese? Soup or salad, fries or biscuits, extra olives--check please GOOFY: This job's pretty tough! MAX: Not as tough as the steak! So even if they tell you that they want some heated coldcuts Or some mustard mixed with custard in which to dip who knows whats A waiter's work is never done, no if's, no and's, no but's Soup or salad, fries or biscuits, extra olives, donuts! "Soup Or Salad, Fries Or Biscuits, Extra OIives, Donuts" from House Of Mouse
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis Parody of "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary Poppins © Copyright 2000 The Walt Disney Company |
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"La Isla Gilligan"
(Parody of "Las Isla Bonita") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob Izenberg Perdon, Yo no habla Español. Last night I dreamt of the Minnow Five passengers who sailed that day From a tropic bay The weather started getting rough [thunderclap] So they had to stay awhile On that desert isle Living in those bamboo huts The first mate was such a klutz Mary Ann had great coconuts La Isla Gilligan And when the theme song plays I think of those castaways Who wore the same clothes every day On that uncharted desert isle "Gilligan! Gilligan! Gilligan! Gilligan! Gilligan! Gilligan! Gilligan! Gilligan! Gilligan! Gilligan! Oh, my buddy!" Gilligan fell out of his hammock ("Oop!") He landed on the Skipper's lap Woke him from his nap Los Howells tienen mucho dinero ("I know the universal language--money!") No phones, no lights, no motorcars Just dumb guests stars Tropical the island nest Sending out an S.O.S. All the guys loved Ginger's hair La Isla Gilligan 'Cause when the theme song plays I think of those castaways Who wore the same clothes every day On that uncharted desert isle "Oop!" "Oop!" "Oop!" "Oop!" I want to watch the reruns til I die When it's time for the credits their faces go by Gilligan, Skipper, the millionaire, and his wife The movie star, the Professor, and Mary Ann "What happened?" "Well, it's those radioactive vegetables, Mary Ann!" So join us here each week my friend The best half hour you'll ever spend 'Cause you know they won't get rescued again From La Isla Gilligan And when the theme song plays I think of those castaways Who wore the same clothes every day On that uncharted desert isle The radio warned them of typhoons Stuff washed up in the lagoon The reruns are on every afternoon La Isla Gilligan And when the theme song plays I think of those castaways Who wore the same clothes every day On that uncharted desert isle "Don't worry, Skipper, I know exactly where we are." "You do? Where are we?" "We're lost." "Oh, Gilligan!" (C) Copyright 1987 markjonathandavis / icemark Written by Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob "Iceman" Izenberg "La Isla Gilligan" by IceMark Industries
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob Izenberg Parody of "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna © Copyright 1987 Mark Jonathan Davis |
"Wicked Game Show"
(Parody of "Wicked Game") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis My brain was on fire And no one could give me a clue Score got no higher What's a contestant to do I never dreamed that I'd meet Alex Trebek I never dreamed that I'd be so incorrect No I can't win on Jeopardy (this game is only gonna make you look dumb) No I can't win on Jeopardy (this game is only gonna make you look dumb) Could you? What a wicked theme you hum To make me feel so dumb What a wicked category When you pick Potpourri What a wicked thing I said You must think I'm stupid What a wicked Daily Double Alex, I'm in trouble No I can't win on Jeopardy (this game is only gonna make you look dumb) No I can't win on Jeopardy (this game is only gonna make you look dumb) Nobody knows everything "Wicked Game Show" by Mark Jonathan Davis Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis Parody of "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak © Copyright 1990 Mark Jonathan Davis |
"The Phantom Medley"
(Parody about "Star Wars") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis (OH SUSANNA) Well, a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away-a This guy in black was on the track of the rebels led by Leia Hey, Luke Skywalker They fried your uncle and aunt So he left Tatooine with a light sabre in his pants (ALOUETTE) You can bet I Want to be a Jedi There is no try Only do (ROW ROW ROW YOUR BOAT) Use, use, use the force Trust me, Luke, it's neato Listen to Ben He'll tell you when To launch your torpedo (THE CAISSONS GO MARCHING ALONG) It's a ship That is flown By that Indiana Jones And the Falcon goes flying along (RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES) He is Darth Vader He's a Jedi hater He dies much later In episode six (ON TOP OF OLD SMOKEY) Obi-Wan Kenobi All covered in brown He may cut your arm off If you screw around (LA BAMBA) Ba-da-la-da-da-la Boba He's the bounty hunter after Han Under that armor, he's got nothing on (POP GOES THE WEASEL) I love the Star Wars movies A trio without equal And now it's time for Episode One Pop goes the prequel (LA CUCARACHA) The Phantom Menace, The Phantom Menace Who're ya gonna see it with? Share a Cola with Sebulba Or have some popcorn with the Sith (JINGLE BELLS) Jar Jar Binks Jar Jar Binks His floppy ears are giant They rendered 'im With a Pentium Let's hope he's Y2K compliant (CAMPTOWN RACES) Watch pod races in the heat Ka-Boom, Ka-Boom Anakin needs a booster seat Oh the Tatooine day (SHE'LL BE COMIN' ROUND THE MOUNTAIN) They'll be flyin' round Naboo when they come They'll be fightin' battle droids of the Federation Hey those light sabres Sound just like electric razors They'll be flyin' 'round Naboo when they-- (COME ALL YE FAITHFUL) Come all ye forceful, to the THX theatre (HALLELUJAH) Queen Amidala, Amidala, Amidala She's a hot tamale, Natalie, marry me! (HAVA NAGILA) The saga, starts with Obi- Wan Kenobi and Qui Gon-Jinn Those guys were Jedis With light sabres and hair extensions Anakin's a little boy But someday, he will destroy The Jedi knights, in galactic fights With ships and battle droids He knew R2 D2 on Naboo Luke and Leia, Ben and Yoda Jabba, Chewie, Han and Boba Ewoks, Jawas, and the Gungans And that guy from Pulp Fiction Ships attacking, creatures biting and Darth Maul was Kung Fu fighting Good and Evil, Fate and Mystery And the coolest toys in retail history Episode One... Shut up, the movie has begun (SHAVE AND A HAIRCUT) That's The Phantom Medley The End "The Phantom Medley" by Mark Jonathan Davis
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis © Copyright 1999 Mark Jonathan Davis Published by IdeatownUSA (ASCAP) |
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"Let's Get Spocked"
(Parody of "Let's Get Rocked") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob Izenberg “Kirk to Enterprise.” “Enterprise, Spock here.” Let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get.... He’s your green-blooded Vulcan logical dude “Fascinating!” Livin’ long and prosperin’, in a mind-meld mood He’s with Kirk, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Chekov, on a five-year trek And if you ever piss him off, he’ll just pinch your neck It was Tribbles, Klingons, Romulans Sulu’s at the wheel Kirk had sex with aliens Did he put on his deflector shield? Now Doctor McCoy is startin’ to panic “Dammit Jim, I’m a doctor, not a mechanic!” Beam me up, Scotty, to the Enterprise Hey everybody, energize Warp drive power, phasers on stun It’ll just take an hour, rerun, rerun, rerun Let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get Spocked “I am not capable of that emotion.” Let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get Spocked “Fascinating!” He’s had pointy ears, for thirty years Come on, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get Spocked “Reading goes off my scale, Captain!” Let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get Spocked “Most illogical reaction!” Let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get Spocked “You’re out of your Vulcan mind, Spock!” “Logical, flawlessly logical.” C’mon, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get Spocked “Spock out.” Let’s get, let’s get, let’s get, let’s get Spocked “It is somewhat stimulating.” "Let's Get Spocked" by IceMark Industries
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob Izenberg © Copyright 1992-2021 Mark Jonathan Davis |
"Eat Too Much"
(Parody of "Miss U Much") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob Izenberg Food, I’m so hungry I could eat a horse Another plate of steak and fries Just call me thunder thighs I’ll have dessert of course I’m on a seafood diet I quit Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig I need a U-Haul just to move one of my legs Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I stuff my face all day I am the kind of girl who likes an all-you-can-eat buffet I eat too much (Oh. No. I. Eat Too Much.) I really eat too much (E-A-T Too Much.) I eat too much (Oh. No. I. Eat Too Much.) I really eat too much (E-A-T Too Much.) I’m such a cow, you can say that I’m big I got Rosanne Barr’s appetite And so much cellulite I look like Porky P-P-P-P-Pig (“That’s all folks!”) I need more chocolate, and Twinkies I eat more leftovers than Dom DeLuise Take me to McDonalds, call up Pizza Hut Everything I gobble goes directly to my butt I eat too much (Oh. No. I. Eat Too Much.) I really eat too much (E-A-T Too Much.) I eat too much (Oh. No. I. Eat Too Much.) I really eat too much (E-A-T Too Much.) “Are you gonna finish that?” "Eat Too Much" by IceMark Industries
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob Izenberg Parody of "Miss U Much" by Janet Jackson © Copyright 1990 Mark Jonathan Davis |
"Rogaine"
(Parody of "Cocaine") Lyrics by Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob Izenberg If your hair is real thin You've got to rub it in Rogaine If it grows on your back But you're still bald as Kojak Rogaine Hey bald guy Better buy And apply Rogaine You're in the Hair Club For Men, Captain Picard got you in Rogaine If you can't get laid 'Cause you look like Sinead Rogaine Can't use a comb, You've got chrome On your dome Rogaine You got glare It's no fair You want hair Rogaine Call that Sy Sperling guy You should try Rogaine "Rogaine" by IceMark Industries
Lyrics written by Mark Jonathan Davis and Rob Izenberg Parody of "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna © Copyright 1987 Mark Jonathan Davis |
MARK JONATHAN DAVIS INTERVIEWED ON THE "REBEL FORCE RADIO" PODCAST"!
"Star Wars Lounge Lizards"
(05 March 2021)
"If Weird Al is the grandfather of all STAR WARS parody songs, then Mark Jonathan Davis AKA Richard Cheese is the crazy uncle. Mark has been providing tons of Star Wars laughs over the past 2 decades via albums like “The Lounge Awakens” and songs like "The Star Wars Cantina" and “The Phantom Medley”. We’re pleased to welcome him into The Cantina for fun conversation all about his Star Wars parodies, fandom and more."
http://www.rebelforceradio.com/shows/2021/3/5/star-wars-lounge-lizards
"Star Wars Lounge Lizards"
(05 March 2021)
"If Weird Al is the grandfather of all STAR WARS parody songs, then Mark Jonathan Davis AKA Richard Cheese is the crazy uncle. Mark has been providing tons of Star Wars laughs over the past 2 decades via albums like “The Lounge Awakens” and songs like "The Star Wars Cantina" and “The Phantom Medley”. We’re pleased to welcome him into The Cantina for fun conversation all about his Star Wars parodies, fandom and more."
http://www.rebelforceradio.com/shows/2021/3/5/star-wars-lounge-lizards
