They're All Gonna Laugh at You!
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They're All Gonna Laugh at You! is the debut album by American comedian
Adam Sandler
, released in 1993. The title comes from a repeated line in the "Oh Mom..." track that appears on the album, which is itself a parody of a scene in the film Carrie. Several of the tracks on the album feature very adult humor, a departure from the material in Sandler's films, which are generally rated PG-13. This is a trend that would continue on Sandler's subsequent comedy albums and live tours.
and much of this album was made with the help of his friends from the show. Besides Sandler, the album features fellow SNL performers Rob Schneider
, David Spade
, Tim Meadows, as well as SNL writers Conan O'Brien
, Robert Smigel
, and career writing partner Tim Herlihy
. The album was also produced by G.E. Smith, SNL's musical director at the time. Several friends of Sandler's also perform and co-write on the album, some of whom would go on to become recurring players in Sandler's films, most notably Allen Covert
.
In addition to several non-musical skits, the album includes five songs, two of which were performed live (and previously were performed on SNL: "The Thanksgiving Song" and "Lunchlady Land") at The Strand in Redondo Beach, California
on July 25, 1993.
unless otherwise noted.
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
Adam Richard Sandler is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, musician, and film producer.After becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member, Sandler went on to star in several Hollywood feature films that grossed over $100 million at the box office...
, released in 1993. The title comes from a repeated line in the "Oh Mom..." track that appears on the album, which is itself a parody of a scene in the film Carrie. Several of the tracks on the album feature very adult humor, a departure from the material in Sandler's films, which are generally rated PG-13. This is a trend that would continue on Sandler's subsequent comedy albums and live tours.
Production
At the time of the recording, Sandler was in the middle of his five season career at Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
and much of this album was made with the help of his friends from the show. Besides Sandler, the album features fellow SNL performers Rob Schneider
Rob Schneider
Robert Michael "Rob" Schneider is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the NBC sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in feature films, including starring roles in the comedy films Deuce Bigalow:...
, David Spade
David Spade
David Wayne Spade is an American actor, comedian and television personality who first became famous in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and from 1997 until 2003 when he starred as Dennis Finch on Just Shoot Me!. He also starred as C.J...
, Tim Meadows, as well as SNL writers Conan O'Brien
Conan O'Brien
Conan Christopher O'Brien is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer and performer. Since November 2010 he has hosted Conan, a late-night talk show that airs on the American cable television station TBS....
, Robert Smigel
Robert Smigel
Robert Smigel is an American actor, humorist, comedian and writer known for his Saturday Night Live "TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.-Early life:...
, and career writing partner Tim Herlihy
Tim Herlihy
Tim Herlihy is an American screen actor, film producer, screenwriter, and Broadway show author.Herlihy was born in Brooklyn, New York and is a graduate of the New York University School of Law. He frequently collaborates with Adam Sandler...
. The album was also produced by G.E. Smith, SNL's musical director at the time. Several friends of Sandler's also perform and co-write on the album, some of whom would go on to become recurring players in Sandler's films, most notably Allen Covert
Allen Covert
Allen Stephen Covert is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known for his frequent collaborations with actor Adam Sandler.-Personal life:...
.
In addition to several non-musical skits, the album includes five songs, two of which were performed live (and previously were performed on SNL: "The Thanksgiving Song" and "Lunchlady Land") at The Strand in Redondo Beach, California
Redondo Beach, California
Redondo Beach is one of the three Beach Cities located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 66,748 at the 2010 census, up from 63,261 at the 2000 census. The city is located in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles area.Redondo Beach was originally part of...
on July 25, 1993.
Reception
The album was nominated for Best Comedy Album at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. It has been certified 2x platinum, having sold over 2,000,000 copies.Track listing
Tracks written by Adam SandlerAdam Sandler
Adam Richard Sandler is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, musician, and film producer.After becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member, Sandler went on to star in several Hollywood feature films that grossed over $100 million at the box office...
unless otherwise noted.
- "Assistant Principal's Big Day" (Sandler/Tim HerlihyTim HerlihyTim Herlihy is an American screen actor, film producer, screenwriter, and Broadway show author.Herlihy was born in Brooklyn, New York and is a graduate of the New York University School of Law. He frequently collaborates with Adam Sandler...
/Rob SchneiderRob SchneiderRobert Michael "Rob" Schneider is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the NBC sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in feature films, including starring roles in the comedy films Deuce Bigalow:...
) – 2:20 - "The Buffoon and the Dean of Admissions" (Sandler/Herlihy) – 2:16
- "Buddy" (Sandler/Schneider) – 2:12
- "The Longest Pee" (Sandler/Schneider) – 2:15
- "Food Innuendo Guy" (Sandler/Jon Rosenberg) – 2:24
- "The Beating of a High School Janitor" – 0:31
- "Right Field" (Sandler/F. Wolf/H. Busgang/D. McGrath) – 3:11
- "The Buffoon and the Valedictorian" (Sandler/Herlihy) – 2:16
- "Mr. Spindel's Phone Call" (Sandler/Robert SmigelRobert SmigelRobert Smigel is an American actor, humorist, comedian and writer known for his Saturday Night Live "TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.-Early life:...
) – 2:01 - "The Thanksgiving SongThe Thanksgiving Song"The Thanksgiving Song" is a song performed by Adam Sandler discussing Thanksgiving.The song was written by Sandler, Ian Maxtone-Graham and Robert Smigel. It was first performed during the Weekend Update segment of the season 18 episode of Saturday Night Live on November 21, 1992...
" (Sandler/Smigel/Ian Maxtone-GrahamIan Maxtone-GrahamIan Maxtone-Graham is an American television writer and producer. He has written for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons , and has also served as a co-executive producer and consulting producer for The Simpsons...
) – 3:46 - "The Beating of a High School Bus Driver" (Sandler/KorenSteve KorenSteven Wayne Koren is an American screenwriter. He was one of the writers for the movies Bruce Almighty, Click, Superstar, and A Night at the Roxbury, and wrote for Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld....
) – 0:57 - "Oh Mom..." (Sandler/Schneider) – 2:08
- "Fatty McGee" – 3:12
- "At a Medium Pace" (Sandler/Koren/Smigel) – 3:16
- "The Beating of a High School Science Teacher" – 0:50
- "The Cheerleader" (Sandler/Schneider) – 1:34
- "I'm So Wasted" (Sandler/Schneider) – 5:00
- "Lunchlady Land" (Sandler/Bob OdenkirkBob OdenkirkRobert "Bob" Odenkirk is an American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer. He is best known as the co-creator and co-star of the HBO sketch comedy series Mr...
/Allen CovertAllen CovertAllen Stephen Covert is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known for his frequent collaborations with actor Adam Sandler.-Personal life:...
/Herlihy) – 5:01 - "The Beating of a High School Spanish Teacher" – 0:28
- "Toll Booth WillieToll Booth WillieToll Booth Willie is a comedy skit by Adam Sandler and Steve Koren about a much-abused toll-taker in Worcester, Massachusetts.The skit, which appears on Sandler's 1993 debut album They're All Gonna Laugh at You!, stars Sandler in the title role, speaking in an exaggerated New England accent.In...
" (Koren/Sandler) – 3:47 - "Teenage Love on the Phone" – 2:32
- "My Little Chicken" (Sandler/Schneider) – 2:15
Personnel
- Adam SandlerAdam SandlerAdam Richard Sandler is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, musician, and film producer.After becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member, Sandler went on to star in several Hollywood feature films that grossed over $100 million at the box office...
- writer/performer - Allen CovertAllen CovertAllen Stephen Covert is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known for his frequent collaborations with actor Adam Sandler.-Personal life:...
- writer/performer - Rob SchneiderRob SchneiderRobert Michael "Rob" Schneider is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the NBC sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in feature films, including starring roles in the comedy films Deuce Bigalow:...
- writer/performer - Robert SmigelRobert SmigelRobert Smigel is an American actor, humorist, comedian and writer known for his Saturday Night Live "TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.-Early life:...
- writer/performer - Tim HerlihyTim HerlihyTim Herlihy is an American screen actor, film producer, screenwriter, and Broadway show author.Herlihy was born in Brooklyn, New York and is a graduate of the New York University School of Law. He frequently collaborates with Adam Sandler...
- writer/performer - Tim Meadows - performer
- David SpadeDavid SpadeDavid Wayne Spade is an American actor, comedian and television personality who first became famous in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and from 1997 until 2003 when he starred as Dennis Finch on Just Shoot Me!. He also starred as C.J...
- performer - Andrew Leeds - performer
- Conan O'BrienConan O'BrienConan Christopher O'Brien is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer and performer. Since November 2010 he has hosted Conan, a late-night talk show that airs on the American cable television station TBS....
- performer - Jennifer LienJennifer LienJennifer Ann Lien is an American actress, known for playing the alien Kes on the television series Star Trek: Voyager.-Early life:...
- performer - Meghan AndrewsMeghan AndrewsMeghan Andrews is an American actress and singer from New York City. She has been a studio singer and actress ever since the age of nine....
- performer - Judd ApatowJudd ApatowJudd Apatow is an American film producer, director, and screenwriter. He is well known for his work in comedy films, especially for films he has been involved with throughout the latter half of the 2000s. He is the founder of Apatow Productions, a film production company that also developed the...
- performer - Brooks Arthur - producer
- G.E. Smith - musical director
- Frank Nadasdy - engineer
- Gabe Veltri - engineer, mixing
- Peter Elia - assistant engineer