Top 10 Songs You Didn't Know Were Parodies

VOICE OVER: Patrick Mealey
WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco

These songs aren't just hits — they're secretly pulling your leg! Join us as we count down our picks for the most iconic songs that are actually musical parodies in disguise! We'll only be including artists that aren't specifically known for parody, so don't expect any Weird Al on this list. Which of these sneaky musical masterpieces surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! Our countdown includes Psy's "Gangnam Style," the Beastie Boys' "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)," The Beatles' "Back in the U.S.S.R.," Frank Zappa's "Valley Girl," Blur's "Song 2," Jethro Tull's "Thick as a Brick," and more hidden gems of satirical genius!

• #10: "The Bad Touch" (1999)The Bloodhound Gang
• #9: "4th Time Around" (1966)Bob Dylan
• #8: The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)
• #7: "Hook" (1995)Blues Traveler
• #6: "Thick as a Brick" (1972)Jethro Tull
• #5: "Song 2" (1997)Blur
• #4: "Valley Girl" (1972)Frank Zappa
• #3: "Back in the U.S.S.R" (1968)The Beatles
• #2: "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" (1986)Beastie Boys
• #1: "Gangnam Style" (2012)Psy

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