Closely related to comedy is the world of novelty songs. These include bawdy, adults-only material; cutting-edge political satire; pop-song parodies by the likes of "Weird Al" Yankovic; and gentle tales designed for all ages. Even mainstream stars occasionally dabble in novelty material, such as Johnny Cash with his classic "A Boy Named Sue."

Notable Artists: Spike Jones, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Ray Stevens