"Medical Love Song" is a
Monty Python comedy song composed by
Eric Idle and
John Du Prez
John Du Prez (born Trevor Jones; 14 December 1946) is a British musician, conductor and composer. He was a member of the 1980s salsa-driven pop band Modern Romance and has since written several film scores including ''Oxford Blues'' (1984), ' ...
, with lyrics co-written by
Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman (8 January 1941 – 4 October 1989) was a British actor, comedian and writer. He was one of the six members of the surreal comedy group Monty Python. He portrayed authority figures such as The Colonel and the lead role in two P ...
. It appeared on ''
Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album
''Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album'' is the final studio album by Monty Python, released in 1980. As the title suggests, the album was put together to complete a contract with Charisma Records. Besides newly written songs and sketches ...
'' from 1980, and is also included on the
CD ''
Monty Python Sings
''Monty Python Sings'' is a compilation album of songs by English comedy troupe Monty Python. Released in 1989 to celebrate their 20th anniversary, it contains popular songs from their previous albums and films. The album was dedicated to the me ...
''.
The song consists of a long list of
sexually transmitted disease
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the older term venereal diseases, are infections that are spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex, and oral ...
s contracted during a "lovely night in June" and their unpleasant effects on the body, using medical terminology provided by Graham Chapman, who was a qualified doctor.
Monty Python Sings - Monty Python: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: AllMusic
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The song was included as an animated number in '' A Liar's Autobiography'', during the end credits.
References
Monty Python songs
Mass media portrayals of STDs
Songs written by Eric Idle
Songs about diseases and disorders
Black comedy music
Songs written by John Du Prez
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