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Song Parodies -> "Mauna Loa"

Original Song Title:

"Mona Lisa"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Nat King Cole

Parody Song Title:

"Mauna Loa"

Parody Written by:

John A. Barry

The Lyrics

Mauna Loa, Mauna Loa,
Few have tamed you.
It’s a long traipse to the top—so many miles.
Try it only if you’re boldly
Unashamed to
Tackle Mauna Loa’s ranging lava piles.

Oh those piles can rend foot covers; Mauna Loa’s
Basalt bangs your boots and tears the soles apart.
Many dream of ascending, but sore steps
Say, don’t try there; you might die there!
You’ve been warned: you will feel Mauna Loa’s
Thin air that’s cold, so only husky folks should start.

[altimetrical instrument interlude]

Oh those piles can rend boot covers; Mauna Loa’s
Basalt grabs your heels and tears your toes apart.
Many dream of ascending. . .a sore schlep.
If you die there, it’s “goodbye” there.
You’ve been warned: you can’t breathe Mauna Loa’s
Thin air that’s cold, so only think ere you depart.

Mauna Loa, man don’t go-a!

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Voting Results

 
Pacing: 4.9
How Funny: 4.8
Overall Rating: 4.7

Total Votes: 11

Voting Breakdown

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 4   1
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Wild Child JIN - January 12, 2011 - Report this comment
Mona Lisa's mysterious smile must obviously be because she read this parody. :-) 555!
Christie Marie M - January 12, 2011 - Report this comment
John, I could go for a Mauna Loa after reading your satire! Great parody and take some 5's to the top!
Pearl-CityKitty - January 12, 2011 - Report this comment
Colonel uberSchlong , . . . do you wanna Moan-a-Lotta, Sir Sweaty ? . . .
WarrenB - January 12, 2011 - Report this comment
This one has sole. Enjoyed it, JB!
Old Man Ribber - January 12, 2011 - Report this comment
Mag(ma)nificent! ;D
Barry J. Mitchel - January 12, 2011 - Report this comment
This shows careful attention to word subs that make it deceptively like TOS. Variation of the third stanza from the second makes it more interesting than TOS. Love last line clincher! 555 degrees Kelvin = 999 Rankine

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