Top 10 Best American Dad Songs
Good morning USA! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the funniest, catchiest, and most creative songs in “American Dad!"
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00:00 And in court you haven't learned your lesson!
00:03 You get to run!
00:05 You get to run!
00:07 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we'll be counting down our picks for the funniest,
00:11 catchiest, and most creative songs in American Dad.
00:14 All I knew was, daddy's gone.
00:19 And we're not going home.
00:23 Number 10 - Good Morning, USA
00:27 If you couldn't already tell, Seth MacFarlane loves a great musical number.
00:31 While the Family Guy intro may be his magnum opus, Good Morning, USA is no slouch.
00:35 Good morning, USA. I got a feeling that it's gonna be a wonderful day.
00:42 It makes use of MacFarlane's operatic singing voice and a catchy melody,
00:45 both serving as a punchy opening for the animated sitcom.
00:48 It's brief, but memorable, and it's effectively exemplary of Stan's patriotic and uncompromising character.
00:54 Oh boy, it's swell to say, good morning, USA.
01:00 Not only does the anthemic sound prepare you for a hilarious 20 minutes of television,
01:04 but the accompanying animation changes slightly for each episode.
01:07 This allows for a boatload of refreshing jokes, including the various newspaper headlines.
01:12 The slammin' orchestral accompaniment is as over-exaggerated as the show's humor,
01:16 and the combination lets you know exactly what you're in for.
01:19 Good morning, USA!
01:22 Number 9 - Reginald the Koala
01:25 In a show full of bizarre characters, Reginald stands out as one of the strangest.
01:29 Easy, baby. I'm just a squirrel trying to get a nut.
01:33 Except I'm a koala.
01:35 In his first appearance, he's accompanied by a theme song explaining how he ended up in his predicament.
01:40 Previously a homeless man, the CIA tricked him into switching brains with a koala,
01:45 becoming an agent who uses his cuteness to infiltrate various agencies.
01:48 Reginald, and he used to be nothing.
01:52 Now he's a koala, and he's cute as a button.
01:55 Reginald would later become a prominent supporting cast member,
01:58 and this catchy song likely didn't hurt the adorable marsupial's popularity among fans.
02:03 Now he's a koala, and he's cute as a button.
02:06 The song would also become a central part of both the character's brand and charm.
02:10 Number 8 - El Perro
02:12 This song accompanies a scene wherein Greg, Terry, and Stan chase Roger through their neighborhood.
02:18 El perro, el perro, es mi corazón.
02:21 El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno.
02:25 It may seem mismatched, but feels appropriately weird enough for the show.
02:28 It's entirely in Spanish, with most of the lyrics translating to nothing but nonsense
02:32 and boastful lyrics about this fictional singer, Cilantro.
02:35 Cilantro es caliente, cilantro es cariñoso.
02:39 Some of the translations include "the dog is my heart", "the cat is obscene",
02:43 and "Cilantro is the man with the cheese of the devil".
02:45 We couldn't make stuff like this up, but that's why we aren't lyricists for American Dad.
02:49 Mejor que su esposo.
02:51 Number 7 - When I Was His Alien
02:54 Remember Jessie's song from Toy Story 2 that more than likely had you in tears?
02:58 When somebody loved me, everything was beautiful.
03:04 Leave it to American Dad to create a parody that will leave you in stitches instead.
03:08 As Roger laments Steve's lack of interest in him,
03:11 a series of equally hilarious visual gags from their past relationship play,
03:14 and it seems like his memories may be tinted by nostalgia glasses.
03:18 When I was his alien, every day was tangerine.
03:27 It recreates several moments from "When She Loved Me", but puts a comedic spin on them.
03:31 Now I'm not his alien, sadness is my only friend.
03:41 After a rare display of vulnerability, however, Roger finds that he has the perfect solution to his sadness.
03:46 Well, that didn't solve anything. Guess I'll just go out and get hammered.
03:50 Number 6 - You Get The Rod
03:52 When Steve's naughty attitude catches the attention of Krompus, a European mythical demon,
03:57 it's his responsibility to set the bad boy straight.
04:00 You need to be punished.
04:02 If you lay so much as one finger on me, I will...
04:05 Who are you talking to? I'm Krompus, bitch.
04:07 I'll do whatever I please. This is my expertise.
04:11 The Anti-Santa sings a soulful refrain all about the pain and punishment that comes to boys who misbehave around the holidays.
04:17 Danny Glover provides the speaking voice of Krompus,
04:20 while the late R&B singer Charles Bradley takes over for the singing.
04:23 Show you that life is pain, not some silly, stupid game.
04:29 We do it my way.
04:32 This allows the series to utilize its most musically talented voice yet,
04:35 without sacrificing any of the comedy in the process.
04:38 The episode also features a duet between him and Steve,
04:41 but allows the mythical character to take over results in a memorable and epic number.
04:45 Oh, I know that we've been bad,
04:48 but we don't want this sad no more.
04:53 Number 5 - We're Red and We're Gay
04:56 When Stan fails to understand how log cabin Republicans can be both gay and conservative,
05:01 the men clear it up with this uproariously campy number.
05:04 But baby, like Virginia Slims,
05:07 we've come a long, long way.
05:12 Pairing quips about gay stereotypes with Republican stereotypes,
05:16 it becomes an absurd satire while still displaying the show's love of extravagant set pieces.
05:20 Your skin looks so toned, now spritz with fancy cologne.
05:25 These pants make you slim, US defense we won't trim.
05:30 It also gets bonus points for showcasing the Smith's underutilized neighbor, Greg,
05:34 as well as Sec McFarlane's always welcome singing voice.
05:37 We're red and we're gay.
05:43 Fingers crossed the log cabin Republicans haven't made their last appearance on the show.
05:48 Number 4 - Is She Not Hot Enough?
05:50 Steve's singing voice has always been the series' secret weapon,
05:53 and it's always a pleasant surprise when we're treated to it.
05:56 Heartbroken that his dad has been paying attention to other women,
05:59 he channels D'Angelo to deliver this R&B ode to his mother.
06:02 I can't see what's wrong with you.
06:05 You got a wife, a hot one too,
06:08 but if you keep on looking, you won't end up together.
06:12 As disturbing as it gets, it's true to Steve's mama's boy persona,
06:15 and his vocal inflection and commitment are impressively evocative of the type of music it's parroting.
06:20 Oh my God, is she not hot enough for your dad?
06:27 The cherry on top is the ridiculous body that's animated onto him as he describes his mom's hotness.
06:32 Oh my God, oh my God.
06:35 Now I'm thinking maybe she's just too hot for someone as blind as you.
06:42 Number 3 - Girl, You Need a Shot of B-12, Boys 12
06:46 The cringeworthy songs of teenage boy bands make for some great comedic fodder.
06:50 Here, Steve, Snot, Barry and Toshi join eight others to form Boys 12
06:55 and drop their debut music video.
06:57 Boys 12 are the biggest boy band and that's for sure.
06:59 More boys than I think you've ever seen before.
07:01 From hilarious to hilariously bad, the lyrics are hysterical
07:05 and ruthlessly poke fun at both old and recent boy band trends.
07:08 Girl, you need a shot of B-12, you know you do.
07:15 The video is a random amalgamation of scenes that could believably be in a music video like this.
07:20 Girl, you want a shot of Boys 12, it's overdue.
07:28 Though it's one of the funniest songs produced by the show,
07:30 we have to admit that the chorus is damn catchy.
07:33 Number 2 - Daddy's Gone
07:35 The musical episode "Hot Water", guest starring CeeLo Green as an evil hot tub,
07:39 could have populated half the list with songs like "Dip a Toe", "Do Whatever You Like" and "Hot Tub of Love"
07:44 all under serious consideration for ranking.
07:46 It's just you and me, an L-U-V and the T-U-V.
07:52 Hot tub of love.
07:55 However, Stephen Rogers' sublime duet topped the rest.
07:58 The inexplicable abs return as the two lament losing Stan in the hot tub
08:02 in a melodramatic 90's pop throwback.
08:04 We're never gonna find another father like you.
08:08 Now we won't, now we won't, now we won't.
08:12 Scott Grimes' far too serious vocals fit the song perfectly to make it both impressive and funny.
08:17 This episode was intended to serve as a potential serious finale,
08:20 which would have made this Stephen Rogers' final scene ever.
08:23 Daddy's gone, and we're not going home ever again.
08:32 Before we reveal our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
08:36 Worst Place in the World
08:38 Trapped in the Locker
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09:10 Olly North
09:12 The creativity and political commentary of this brilliant series is on full display in Olly North.
09:17 I can't believe you kids don't know about the great patriot Olly North.
09:21 In a parody of the style of Schoolhouse Rock, it takes the E-Ron Contra affair
09:25 and puts it through the somewhat delusional lens of Stan's blind political affiliations.
09:29 But then a hero came forth, his name was Oliver North.
09:33 He and Reagan went around the sissy Congress.
09:37 Stan's love for Reagan and his ignorance of a morally murky situation
09:41 epitomize his essential character traits, while also exhibiting his major charm.
09:45 'Cause what they did was technically high treason, but it was totally justified.
09:53 Equal Parts Entertaining and Enlightening
09:55 This song proves that though American Dad can nail being silly and lowbrow,
09:59 it can also be incredibly intelligent.
10:01 Which of these songs has you singing along? Tell us in the comments.
10:05 Oh girl, you need a shot of B-12
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