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Difference between revisions of "Happy Birthday, Mr. Burns"

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{{Song
 
|name = "Happy Birthday, Mr. Burns"
 
|name = "Happy Birthday, Mr. Burns"
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|singers = [[Harry Shearer]]<br>[[The Ramones]]
 
|singers = [[Harry Shearer]]<br>[[The Ramones]]
 
|characters = [[Mr. Burns]]<br>[[Waylon Smithers]]<br>{{Chs|Ramones}}
 
|characters = [[Mr. Burns]]<br>[[Waylon Smithers]]<br>{{Chs|Ramones}}
|length = 0:43
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|length = 0:40
|writer = '''Orignal lyrics:''' {{w|Mildred J. Hill}}<br>{{w|Patty Hill}}<br>'''Parody lyrics:''' [[John Swartzwelder]]
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|writer = '''Orignal lyrics:''' {{W|Mildred J. Hill}}<br>{{W|Patty Hill}}<br>'''Parody lyrics:''' [[John Swartzwelder]]
|album = [[Go Simpsonic with the Simpsons]]
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|album = ''[[Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons]]''
 
|appearance = "[[Rosebud]]"
 
|appearance = "[[Rosebud]]"
 
}}
 
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"'''Happy Birthday, Mr. Burns'''" is a somewhat inappropriate punk rock version of "Happy Birthday to You" performed by [[The Ramones]].
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'''"Happy Birthday, Mr. Burns"''' is a somewhat inappropriate punk rock version of "[[Happy Birthday to You]]" performed by the {{Chs|Ramones}}.
  
 
== Lyrics ==
 
== Lyrics ==
:'''[[Smithers]]''':
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:'''[[Smithers]]:'''
 
:''Here are several fine young men who I'm sure are gonna go far. Ladies and gentlemen, the Ramones.''
 
:''Here are several fine young men who I'm sure are gonna go far. Ladies and gentlemen, the Ramones.''
  
 
:(''audience applauds'')
 
:(''audience applauds'')
  
:'''[[Mr. Burns]]''':
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:'''[[Mr. Burns]]:'''
 
:''My, these minstrels will soothe my jangled nerves.''
 
:''My, these minstrels will soothe my jangled nerves.''
  
:'''[[Joey Ramone]]''':
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:'''Joey Ramone:'''
 
:''I'd just like to say this gig sucks!''
 
:''I'd just like to say this gig sucks!''
  
:'''[[Johnny Ramone]]''':
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:'''Johnny Ramone:'''
 
:''Hey, up yours, [[Springfield]]!''
 
:''Hey, up yours, [[Springfield]]!''
  
:'''Joey Ramone''':
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:'''Joey Ramone:'''
 
:''One two three four!''
 
:''One two three four!''
  
:'''The Ramones''':
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:'''The Ramones:'''
 
:Happy birthday to you! (Happy birthday!)
 
:Happy birthday to you! (Happy birthday!)
:Happy birthday TO YOU!! (Happy birthday!)
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:Happy birthday TO YOU!! (Happy birthday!)
 
:Happy birthday, Burnsie!
 
:Happy birthday, Burnsie!
 
:Happy birthday TO YOU!!!
 
:Happy birthday TO YOU!!!
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:(''audience applauds'')
 
:(''audience applauds'')
  
:'''[[C. J. Ramone]]''':
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:'''C. J. Ramone:'''
 
:''Go to Hell, you old bastard!''
 
:''Go to Hell, you old bastard!''
  
:'''[[Marky Ramone]]''':
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:'''Marky Ramone:'''
 
:''Hey, I think they liked us.''
 
:''Hey, I think they liked us.''
  
:'''Mr. Burns''':
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:'''Mr. Burns:'''
 
:''Have [[the Rolling Stones]] killed.''
 
:''Have [[the Rolling Stones]] killed.''
  
:'''Smithers''':
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:'''Smithers:'''
 
:''Uh, sir, those aren't—''
 
:''Uh, sir, those aren't—''
  
:'''Mr. Burns''':
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:'''Mr. Burns:'''
 
:''Do as I say!''
 
:''Do as I say!''
  
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
It is the thirteenth track on the album [[Go Simpsonic with the Simpsons]]. The original lyrics is written by {{w|Mildred J. Hill}} and {{w|Patty Hill}}. The parody lyrics is written by [[John Swartzwelder]] with arranged by [[Alf Clausen]].
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The song is a parody of "[[Happy Birthday to You]]", written by {{W|Mildred J. Hill}} and {{W|Patty Hill}}. It is the thirteenth track on the album ''[[Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons]]''.
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
 
*{{ep|Rosebud}}
 
*{{ep|Rosebud}}
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*{{alb|Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons}}
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{{Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons}}
  
[[Category:Songs]]
 
 
[[Category:Parody songs]]
 
[[Category:Parody songs]]
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[[Category:Songs by Mr. Burns]]
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[[Category:Songs by Smithers]]
 
[[Category:Songs by guest stars]]
 
[[Category:Songs by guest stars]]
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[[Category:Songs by Harry Shearer]]

Latest revision as of 10:52, April 14, 2024


"Happy Birthday, Mr. Burns"
Happy Birthday, Mr. Burns.png
Song Information
Singers: Harry Shearer
The Ramones
Characters: Mr. Burns
Waylon Smithers
Ramones
Length: 0:40
Writer(s): Orignal lyrics: Mildred J. Hill
Patty Hill
Parody lyrics: John Swartzwelder
Album: Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons
Appearance(s): "Rosebud"

"Happy Birthday, Mr. Burns" is a somewhat inappropriate punk rock version of "Happy Birthday to You" performed by the Ramones.

Lyrics[edit]

Smithers:
Here are several fine young men who I'm sure are gonna go far. Ladies and gentlemen, the Ramones.
(audience applauds)
Mr. Burns:
My, these minstrels will soothe my jangled nerves.
Joey Ramone:
I'd just like to say this gig sucks!
Johnny Ramone:
Hey, up yours, Springfield!
Joey Ramone:
One two three four!
The Ramones:
Happy birthday to you! (Happy birthday!)
Happy birthday TO YOU!! (Happy birthday!)
Happy birthday, Burnsie!
Happy birthday TO YOU!!!
(audience applauds)
C. J. Ramone:
Go to Hell, you old bastard!
Marky Ramone:
Hey, I think they liked us.
Mr. Burns:
Have the Rolling Stones killed.
Smithers:
Uh, sir, those aren't—
Mr. Burns:
Do as I say!

Behind the Laughter[edit]

The song is a parody of "Happy Birthday to You", written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty Hill. It is the thirteenth track on the album Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons.

Appearances[edit]