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Dickie Goodman

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Dickie Goodman was born on April 19, 1934. He was an American parody singer known for his novelty records, particularly in the genre of musical satire. Goodman gained recognition for his unique style of creating 'break-in' records, which combined snippets of popular songs with comedic spoken-word narratives. His work was influential in the development of novelty and comedy music during the mid-20th century.

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