I Bet You They Won't Play This Song on the Radio

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About I Bet You They Won't Play This Song on the Radio

"I Bet You They Won't Play This Song on the Radio" is a song performed by Eric Idle, an English comedian and member of Monty Python. It mocks radio censorship of words considered inappropriate (such as "damn," "shit," "arse," etc.). Another similar song, also by Idle, is "The FCC Song", whose refrain "Fuck you very much" is directed at the U. S. Federal Communications Commission. "I Bet You They Won't Play This Song on the Radio" touches on the same subject, but includes bleepings and comic sound-effect noises (such as "Cha-ching" or "Yeeaagh!") in place of actual profanity. The song first appeared on Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album, and later appeared on two compilation albums: disc two of The Final Rip Off and the E. P. Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. Ironically, the song has been known to have been played on the radio quite frequently. 


Year:
1991
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I bet you they won't play this song on the radio.
I bet you they won't play this new ng song.
It's not that it's  or  controversial
just that the ng words are awfully strong.
You can't say  on the radio,
or 
or 
or 
You can't even say I'd like to  you someday
unless you're a doctor with a very large .
So I bet you they won't play this song on the radio.
I bet you they damn ng wellprogram it.
I bet you their  program directors who think it's a load of horse .

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Monty Python

Monty Python (sometimes known as The Pythons) was a British surreal comedy group that created Monty Python's Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that first aired on the BBC on 5 October 1969. Forty-five episodes were made over four series. The Python phenomenon developed from the television series into something larger in scope and impact, spawning touring stage shows, films, numerous albums, several books and a stage musical as well as launching the members to individual stardom. The group's influence on comedy has been compared to The Beatles' influence on music. more »

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Written by: ERIC IDLE

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Genre
"I Bet You They Won't Play This Song on the Radio" by Monty Python is classified as a comedy or novelty song.
Parody
The song is a satirical take on censorship in popular music and radio broadcasting. The lyrics are deliberately filled with offensive and bleeped out words, creating a humorous contrast with its light, cheery music.
The Album
Released in the "Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album" in 1980, this song is part of Monty Python’s first album to be composed of entirely new material since 1974.
Origins
The song was written by Eric Idle, one of the members of Monty Python, a British comedy group known for their surreal and satirical sense of humor.
Live Performances
Although Monty Python performed many of their songs live, particularly during their reunion shows, there doesn’t appear to be any record of "I Bet You They Won't Play This Song on the Radio" being performed live.
Music Video
No official video was produced for the song. Rather, it famously featured on several Monty Python album compilations.
Lyrics
Its lyrics parody the idea of censorship, with various expletives being replaced with a bleep sound to satirically mock the censoring of bad language on radio shows.
Title
The song's title is ironically humorous, acknowledging the likelihood that its explicit content would lead to it being banned from radio play.
Popular Recognition
Despite its explicit content and relative obscurity compared to other Monty Python sketches and songs, it has gained a cult following among fans of the comedy group.
Influence
This song, like many other works by Monty Python, is considered influential in the realm of comedy music. Its satirical take on censorship in music likely inspired later comedians and satirists.

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