I’ve been re-watching Flight of the Conchords and thought it would be fun to write a post on my favourite songs by them. Now I’m not being lazy by choosing to do a top five rather than a top ten, I just thought choosing ten of their wonderful, hilarious songs would be too easy.
For those of you that don’t know, Flight of the Conchords is a 2007 comedy series set in New York. It stars Jemaine Clemant and Bret McKenzie as two hapless guys from New Zealand trying to make it big with their band Flight of the Conchords. The script is interjected with their songs which mainly parody different music genres but they are an exceptionally talented duo and thankfully the songs are great – and really, really funny.
Here’s my top 5 –
5. Petrov, Yelyena and Me
This song actually features in the last ever episode. Jemaine and Bret are kicked out of their apartment and forced to stay with Mel (“The Fan”) and Doug. This Russian-style song is actually Bret’s dream, where he imagines he is stranded on a boat and being eaten alive by Mel and Doug.
“I said, ‘Do you know any Rolling Stones?'”
4. I’m Not Crying
Ha, this one’s really funny and features some excellent facial expressions from Jemaine. Taken from the first series and first album, this song is all about dealing with heartache whilst not looking like a wimp.
“And if you think you see some tear tracks down my cheeks……please, please, don’t tell my mates”
3. Hurt Feelings
Possibly the funniest song ever, this is first heard in series two at their library gig – yes really. It’s a rap song but in true Flight of the Conchords style, the guys talk about their (real life) experiences of feeling hurt. Including being told he looks like a llama (Jemaine) and not being invited to the cinema (Bret). Bless. This song still makes me laugh out loud even now.
“The day after my birthday is not my birthday mum.”
2. Fashion is Danger
In series two Bret and Jemaine experiment with hair gel and as a result start to feel really trendy and popular. This song has a typically brilliant and pretentious 80s style (which I love!). Glam rock eyeliner plus synth pop and new wave posing. Perfect.
“Jazzercise.”
1. Leggy Blonde
I know, kind of strange that my no.1 choice is mainly sung by Murray (Rhys Darby) – the band’s ridiculous manager, but I’ve always loved this song, ever since the beginning. Probably because of the cute little melody, but it is also very funny.
“Your hair down to your legs and your legs down to the floor”
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Hi Em!!! *waves*
Fantastic post. It’s great to see a post singling out some Flight of the Conchords tunes, I just loved these guys but am ashamed to admit I haven’t listened/watched them in some time. Watching these clips brings back fond memories. My friend in college introduced me to them and my life basically was changed forever.
Hi Tom!!! *waves back excitedly*
How are you? YAY! So glad you loved this post, it’s great when someone shares a similar love to yourself isn’t it 🙂
I hadn’t watched for ages either, so don’t feel ashamed!! I started re-watching the DVDs again from the beginning and boy it just reminded me how funny and great those songs are!! The show is great too but the songs really make it 🙂
I love how you say your life basically was changed forever! Haha 🙂 have you seen What We Do in the Shadows? It’s a mockumentary about erm, vampires lol, written by Jemaine and the director of FOTC, Murray is in it too!!! But no Bret sadly.
So will you be listening to some today? 🙂
I actually listened to all those clips you posted here, but I could probably do with some more in my life today. 😉 And yes, have seen WWDITS. It’s probably going to crack my Top 10 faves of the year I loved it so much.
Love this post! I am so happy Leggie Blonde made it on the list! My partner and I sing it all the time. “I like… pie!” And I love the breakdown with all the office resources in the middle. And the random rap bit! Top notch song all around.
I also really love the faux-French song “Foux du FaFa” from the first season! So many great ones to pick though.
I’m so happy other people love Leggy Blonde, I never thought so many people would have it as their favourite also!!! 🙂
That bit cracks me up!!!! I had a budgie but it died……..
Funnily enough me and my boyfriend were making dinner last night and we had Flight of the Conchords blasting out in the kitchen! Ha ha ha 🙂
Always a good compromise if you like different genres of music!
That French song is great too, it was REALLY hard narrowing it down to five!
Thanks Anna!!! 🙂
I keep hearing about this, and after What We Do In The Shadows, I am more interested than ever!
I watched What We Do in the Shadows only a week ago! How weird is that 🙂
Flight of the Conchords is a lot funnier so if you enjoyed the mockumentary I think you will enjoy FOTC 🙂
Hi Zoe!!!
Hi Em! 😀
Funnier?! Now this I will HAVE to see, because I was in stitches watching WWDITS!
I think it’s funnier yes 🙂 not that WWDITS (I started to type it out then and then was like, nope, I’ll do what Zoe did!!) wasn’t funny, it was hilarious but FOTC is still funnier I would say!
You know the ginger guy who was head of the werewolf gang? He’s the band manager in FOTC 🙂 and I’m sure it’s the same director as WWDITS as well, the camp vampire lol.
Right?! There is a reason I abbreviate it now – so long! Okay, I will have to get off my butt and check it out now!
Yeah, I believe they are all mixed up like that. Man, now I want to watch WWDITS again! Emma! What have you done?!
If you really enjoyed WWDITS I would recommend just buying FOTC, there’s only two series and I bet it’s cheap on Amazon! It’s the same vein of humour, I hope you do enjoy it 🙂
Have you reviewed WWDITS yet Zoe? I need to!!!!! 🙂
Teehee, I will take your word for it!
I did! Here’s a link if you would like to go read it:
https://zuts.wordpress.com/2015/07/20/rapid-review-what-we-do-in-the-shadows-2014/
I can’t wait to see your review!
GREAT! Thanks Zoe, will read now 🙂 🙂 🙂
YES!
Leggy Blonde and Hurt Feelings would also be in my top 5 (along with Friends, Cheer up Murray, and foux de fafa)
YAY!!!!!!! Thanks Stephen 🙂 always glad to hear from another Leggy Blonde fan!!! I love that song 🙂
It would be my favourite episode too – Leggy Blonde, with Aziz Anzari, Albi the Racist Dragon, mothah Uckahs, what more could you want!
Nothing! That is truly a GREAT episode 🙂 I also love The Third Conchord where that annoying guy Todd joins and plays the bongos!!!
I’ve never seen it though I have been told many times that it is fantastic.
It’s a very likable programme, the songs are brilliant and it’s funny 🙂
Love the show. Great idea for a post. No Coco’s song though? 🙂
Yay, thanks Alex!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Do you mean the one where Jemaine’s wearing that check coat haha and Bret’s singing “is that the kind of thing you think you might be into?” that would definitely be an honourable mention my friend 🙂 what are your favourites?
That’s the one. I’m humming it as we speak. The other one I really love is The robot one.
“binary solo” ha ha ha 🙂
I love loads of their songs, if I’d done a top 10 I would have gone mad! I really love that Coco song and the robot one is great too. I’ve got their CDs in my car lol.
I really like Boom as well, the one Bret sings when he first meets Coco. And You Don’t Have to be a Prostitute ha!
I do need to watch them all again. I love the one where Brett has been dumped by the hot blonde girl and he starts walking away all sad and starts singing.
I THINK that’s I’m Not Crying listed above! So one of my favourites too 🙂
They’re so funny, I mean the show is very good too but the songs are so memorable.
It is indeed. Couldn’t listen to it earlier. I love the songs. And Murray and Mel. Can you imagine a spin off show with either haha.
I would LOVE a spin off show with either of them!! Both brilliant characters, Murray was always a particular favourite of mine 🙂
I need to listen to some FOTC on spotify now 🙂 Happy Friday Alex!
As good a way as any to spend a Friday 🙂
Definitely! But remember Alex….I’m not crying!
I’ve never seen the show but as always with your work, it has me interested.
I have one more (short) post coming out and then I’ll work on my award from you, promise I won’t forget!
Thanks Vinnie, how are you brother?
Happy to hear that Emma, I’m awaiting with great anticipation your award post. Hoping it will be sexy.
Oh it sure will! 🙂
Yeah, I take it you’ll refer to me as the dashing, bad ass Lothario with a peach of a bum, hehe.
Of course!!! Took the words right out of my mouth 🙂
Haha, love it. Your Awards post is gonna rock.
Only cos of you brother 🙂
I can’t take all the credit sister, that will boost my ego too much.
Your ego should be boosted!
Haha, well it does have its perks.
You should feel good about yourself 🙂
I feel very positive as of late.
Good! Is that down to blogging or life or both?
I would say both, I actually did a post a while back called “I’m feeling good” where I spoke about how I feel. Please give it a look.
I did see it, I remember feeling really pleased for you 🙂
Aww thanks, people seemed to love the gif to which was from the show White Collar.
I’ve never seen this show but I hear great things about it. I’ll have to check it out one of these days 🙂
I think you’d really like it Mel!! 🙂 thanks for your comment, as ever, you’re a great blogging friend! 🙂
You’re always so supportive of everyone, I’m just trying to keep up 😉
No way! You’re one of the most supportive bloggers out there, I always notice and think that 🙂
Awww, shucks! Thanks! Just trying to show people how much I like their work 🙂
Never saw any of this series, Em. I will have to check it out one of these days.
Best wishes, Pete. x
It’s pretty funny 🙂 I bet you’d like it! How are you Pete? And how is Ollie? Xx
Ollie’s on the mend thanks, Em. He has stopped shaking his head, and the circles are clearing up too. Back for a check-up on Monday. x
Brilliant! I’m so glad 🙂 hope the check-up goes well on Monday but all sounds good 🙂
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