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Are Parody Songs Right For Your Show?

You’re not Weird Al or Bob Rivers (except for you, Bob Rivers). Bob is the dynamic, legendary morning personality in Seattle. He makes parody songs work for his show and has built part of his franchise on them. Weird Al has sold over 12 million albums. Most parody songs are horrible and should not be on the air, but great parody songs can be a programming weapon. Are parody songs right for your show? Maybe. Maybe not. Here’s how to know.

The Problem With Parody Songs

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