The Goons were a British comedy group whose BBC Radio series 'The Goon Show' (1951-1960) revolutionized radio comedy and influenced generations of comedians. Featuring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, and Harry Secombe, the show's surreal, anarchic humor broke all established rules of comedy. The Goons also released numerous comedy records that extended their audio absurdism into the musical realm, featuring novelty songs, parodies, and spoken-word comedy. Their recordings, including hits like 'I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas' and 'The Ying Tong Song,' blended music with their distinctive brand of humor. The Goons' influence extends far beyond their recordings, directly inspiring Monty Python and countless other British comedians. Their groundbreaking approach to comedy established templates for absurdist humor that remain relevant in contemporary entertainment.
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THE GOONS The Last Goon Show Of All (1970s UK issue of the 1972 UK stereo LP on the blue & white BBC label taken from the Radio 4 & TV Special in two parts picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has just light signs of play REB142S) Track Listing: 1. Part 1 2. Part 2
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THE GOONS The Best Of The Goon Shows No.2 (1970 Australian issue opf the 1960 mono LP featuring two of their hilarious BBC Recordings - Tale Of Mens Shirts from 31 December 1959 & The Scarlet Capsule from 2 February 1959 front laminatedpinched spine flipback picture sleeve featuring Ned Seagoon Henry Crun & Eccles cartoons by Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan on the reverse
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