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British satirical songs

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(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
1965 original song written and composed by Jagger-Richards; first recorded by The Rolling Stones
Have a Cigar
1975 song by British band Pink Floyd
Money for Nothing
1985 song by Dire Straits
Piggies
"Piggies" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 album The Beatles (also known as the "White Album"). Written by George Harrison as a social commentary, the song serves as an Orwellian satire on greed and consumerism. Among several elements it incorporates from classical music, the track features harpsichord and orchestral strings in the baroque pop style, which are contrasted by Harrison's acerbic lyrics and the sound of grunting pigs. Although credited to George Martin, the recording was largely produced by Chris Thomas, who also contributed the harpsichord part.
Yer Blues
original song written and composed by Lennon-McCartney
Pop Is Dead
1993 single by Radiohead
Mother's Little Helper
song written and composed by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
song co-written and performed by Rod Stewart
Hitler Has Only Got One Ball
British folk song mocking Nazi leaders
Jesus He Knows Me
original song written, composed, and recorded by Genesis
Paper Planes
2008 single by M.I.A.
Common People
song
Club Tropicana
1983 single by Wham!
A Well Respected Man
1965 single by The Kinks
Dedicated Follower of Fashion
single
Apeman
1970 single by The Kinks
Victoria
song written by Ray Davies of The Kinks
Every Sperm Is Sacred
song
Illegal Alien
original song written, composed, and performed by Genesis