. . . is something I love. I’m familiar with a lot of it produced in the last century, but am looking for more, specifically in a more classical (sort of) vein; for example, Anna Russell, Hoffnung, Victor Borge, Flanders & Swann, and P.D.Q Bach. There’s tons of stuff out there of more popular appeal (whom I also enjoy), but I wonder if there are some I’ve missed, especially in recent decades. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
I’m sure I don’t need to mention Gilbert and Sullivan, not only Gilbert’s lyrics but Sir Arthur’s parodies of classical opera.
How about William Bolcom and Joan Morris?
I think we have to add one more:
Spike Jones’ epic:
Historical note — This is presented in four parts because it predates RCA’s adoption of the LP. RCA was at this time promoting their rival technology, the 7” 45. This was sold as a two-45 boxed set.
I’ve not heard of them before – thank you! Hilarious. Despite liking Anna Russell, I’m definitely not an opera fan, but I’ve heard some G&S and have enjoyed it. I wouldn’t know what they’re parodying though – I’d have to read up.
I loved the Kim Un Jun song. And the polka dot shorts really brought tears to my eyes! 
Thank you! I am still laughing. Spike Jones I remember, but haven’t listened to in a long time. I probably haven’t heard all of his stuff, so thanks for the reminder.
G&S are brilliantly funny, but a modern audience needs some annotation to appreciate all the humour. The lyrics often make fun of prominent persons and trends of the day that would be recognizable to Victorians. I don’t know enough about opera to judge, but here’s what Wikipedia says about The Pirates of Penzance:
The song “Poor Wand’ring One” is Sullivan making fun of arias composed to allow coloratura sopranos to show off their chops.
Of course, lots of G&S is accessible to anyone, especially if it’s as hammy as this:
Joyce Grenfell.
The Late, Great Gilda Radner
Randy Rainbow’s channel - how does he only have 166K subscribers?
Love that the Muppets are doing some beatboxing; it’s really a new frontier for them to be making all the sounds with their mouths.
Fabulastic, all of this!
My introduction to them on Ed Sullivan a long time ago, with a slightly aged genre of popular music:
Hilarious. Is that a parody of a Dr. Doolittle song?
What a loss. She was so charming and sweet and lovable (though clearly not naive). The audience reaction when she comes on stage is marvelous.
It would be a new frontier for them to make any of the sounds with their mouths. 
My sister used to have her album and I remember her playing this all the time. So naughty! (I was, like, 10, when she got this). I’m not sure if she is parodying any particular song.
@PatRx2 - right? It’s as crazy as a frog bicycling.
Well if we’re going in a more poppy direction …
I assume you’re familiar with They Might Be Giants?