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== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
The song is a parody of ''{{W2|Fame|Irene Cara song}} by {{w|Michael Gore}} and {{w|Dean Pitchford}}. Parody lyrics is written by [[David M. Stern]] and the music by [[Alf Clausen]].
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The song is a parody of ''{{W2|Fame|Irene Cara song}} by {{W|Michael Gore}} and {{W|Dean Pitchford}}. Parody lyrics is written by [[David M. Stern]] and the music by [[Alf Clausen]].
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==

Revision as of 19:26, October 15, 2021

"Fame"
Fame.png
Song Information
Singers: Marcia Wallace
Maggie Roswell
Nancy Cartwright
Dan Castellaneta
Hank Azaria
Harry Shearer
Characters: Springfield Elementary School faculty
Edna Krabappel
Elizabeth Hoover
Groundskeeper Willie
Writer(s): Original song: Michael Gore and
Dean Pitchford
Parody lyrics: David M. Stern
Parody music: Alf Clausen
Appearance(s): "Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers""

"Fame" is the introduction song of the Springfield Elementary Talent Contest.

Lyrics

Springfield Elementary School faculty:
We're proud to be teachers, knowledge is our game
But we'd sell our mothers for sixteen minutes of - FAME!
Edna:
Not gonna teach forever!
Miss Hoover:
Gonna give showbiz a try!
Springfield Elementary School faculty:
TRY!
Bart:
I never thought it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows.
Springfield Elementary School faculty:
That's FAAAAAAAAAM
Willie:
-uh!

Behind the Laughter

The song is a parody of Fame by Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford. Parody lyrics is written by David M. Stern and the music by Alf Clausen.

Appearances

The Saga of Carl - title screen.png Episode – "Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers""