Wednesday, May 4, 2011

From 'South Park' To 'The Book Of Mormon': Trey Parker & Matt Stone's Best Musical Moments (VIDEOS)

When the 2011 Tony nominations were announced Tuesday morning, those who have followed the career of Trey Parker and Matt Stone were hardly surprised that "The Book Of Mormon" received the most nominations. After all, a Broadway musical seemed like the next logical step for the "South Park" creators, who have included lavish (and raunchy) songs in nearly all of their projects, from their first movie, "Cannibal! The Musical," to "South Park," to "Team America," and beyond. Here are some of the funniest -- and catchiest -- songs from their productions. Vote for your favorite!

This satirical anti-censorship anthem from "South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut" was nominated for an Oscar in 2000


This jaunt, from Trey Parker and Matt Stone's first movie, "Cannibal! The Musical," is an upbeat chorus number set at a hanging
Trey Parker/Matt Stone genious in action.


"Now You're A Man" is the title song to "Orgazmo," Parker and Stone's 1997 movie about a porn star superhero. Parker plays a Mormon missionary in the movie, predating "The Book of Mormon" by 14 years.
Nice opening song to the movie orgazmo


Before they hit it big with "South Park," Parker and Stone starred in "BASEketball," although they did not write or direct it. However, they contributed this uncomfortably spot-on song that Parker's character hears on his car radio.


"Team America: World Police," Parker and Stone's send-up of blockbuster action movies using marionettes, boasts a great soundtrack mostly written and performed by the duo. Their "Rent" parody outrageously distills the iconic play down to its bare essence.
A song from Team america world police !BY! trey parker & matt stone.


"Kyle's Mom's A Stupid Bitch"
Cartman's famous song "Kyle's Mom's A Stupid Bitch" was so popular on "South Park" that it was revived for the movie adaptation

"A Present From Deep Inside You"
"Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics" is a holiday staple, featuring songs from the normal South Park cast in addition to Santa, Jesus, Hitler, Satan and more. The opening song introduces the titular Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo.

After "Cannibal! The Musical," Trey Parker was commissioned to do a similar TV show called "Time Warped." It only lasted two episodes, but Parker's Broadway aspirations were clearly on display here
The song, "Why Him?" from South Park creator Trey Parker's failed 1995 T.V. show, "Time Warped." I apologize for the quality; this was not easy to find.

*I do not own this; all rights go to M&T.*


In a more recent episode of "South Park," the show parodied Kanye West with the song "Fishsticks," showing the varied styles of music that Parker and Stone write


Parker and Stone produced and wrote the short-lived "That's My Bush!", a traditional sitcom starring the First Family set in the White House. Parker wrote and performed the theme song

That's My Bush! - opening from Andrej Kos on Vimeo.



Perhaps the most famous song from "Team America" is the testosterone-exuding, faux-macho anthem "America, F**k Yeah." Listen to the song on YouTube.

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