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"They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" is a 1966 novelty record written and performed by Jerry Samuels (billed as Napoleon XIV), and released on Warner Bros. Records. The song became an instant success in the United States, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 popular music singles chart on August 13, [3] No. 1 on the Cash Box Top 100 ...
Sep 21, 2008 · They're Coming To Take Me Away a hit novelty song by Napoleon XIV (aka Jerry Samuels) it reached no. 4 in the UK chart which fits just right for Halloween and Trick or Treat ...
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Promotional video of Napoleon XIV performing They're Coming To Take Me Away in 1966. A novelty record written and performed by Jerry Samuels (billed as Napoleon XIV), and released on...
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"They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" is a 1966 novelty record by Jerry Samuels, recorded under the name Napoleon XIV. Released on Warner Bros. Records,...
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Jan 4, 2024 · “They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!” remains a fascinating piece of music to this day, and it has even garnered attention from other artists. While it may be considered a novelty song, its impact is undeniable.
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A novelty song about a man who goes insane when his girl leaves him, but it's his dog who runs away. Learn how the song was made with a VFO and a 4-track machine, and why the voice goes up in pitch.
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“They’re Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!” is a 1966 novelty song written and performed by Jerry Samuels under the pseudonym Napoleon XIV. The song’s lyrics depict a man seemingly speaking ...
