Song

My Son the Folk Singer

by Allen Sherman

My Son the Folk Singer is a 1962 song by Allen Sherman, 2:18 long. It fits the Family, Musical Term, Profession song themes.

Released 1962 Length 2:18 Musical Parody, Comedy

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Performance tips

• Use Yiddish-inflected accent for authentic Jewish mother character voice
• Parody folk song earnestness with over-the-top maternal pride
• Emphasize my son possessively throughout for comedic effect

In these themes

• 👪Family"Son"
• 🎼Musical Term"Singer"
• 💼Profession"Singer"

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