stephen lynch

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Stephen Lynch is a wickedly clever, musically talented, very adorably cute — oh, and absolutely demented — comedic musician based in New York. His songs poke fun at such topics as stalking, gerbiling (should that have one or two Ls?), hermaphrodism, gay friendships, the Special Olympics, mental illness, necrophilia and more! It’s the quite politically incorrect sort of thing that I should probably feel guilty about liking. Color me lowbrow for a cute guy with a sweet singing voice.
OK, so his web site sucks, and I mean like really, *really* sucks (yeah, yeah, look who’s talking and all that… but his is supposed to be a commercial web site, after all; mine’s just a more expensive version of a vanity plate). And he’s apparently straight. Maybe the two are related? Anyway, I forgive him both sins.
So… I caught just the last few minutes of his Comedy Central special months ago, and immediately went looking for his stuff. His mailing list announcements about his upcoming performances and the like sound and feel more like email from a real friend than from someone you saw on TV to whom you’re really just an address in a database. But I eat it up anyway.
So this evening he sends an email about a last-minute gig he got on NBC’s Late Friday show at 1:35am. I managed to catch it, but they only gave him five minutes, and he didn’t get to sing the complete versions of either of the two songs he performed (including one of my faves, “If I Were Gay…”). I was really bummed, because the opening act of the co-hosts and the comic following him were both really +boring +dumb -funny.
In his email he also reported that the half-hour Comedy Central special will be rebroadcast Friday, May 24 at 10:30pm Eastern and Pacific time. This time I’ve got to remember to tape it. He’s also got some northeast appearances the rest of this month, but nothing nearer DC than NYC, unfortunately.
[ADDENDUM 2003-04-23 09:26: I had read/heard that Stephen doesn’t want his lyrics published online, so I emailed to ask him about this. He emailed me back yesterday that he appreciated me asking, and that he would like to ask to have them removed. The lyrics are published in the CD notes, so it’s easy enough to get them by getting his CDs… which I highly recommend, as they’re very funny. So I’ve deleted the two comments that included lyrics, and will delete any future ones that include lyrics as well.]


[Note 01.21.2004: I’ve now closed the comments on this entry as it seems to be attracting a significant amount of spam comments I then have to clean up.]

81 thoughts on “stephen lynch”

  1. STEPHEN LYNCH IS GREAT!! I FIRST HEARD “SPECIAL FRED” AT A PARTY AND I HAVE NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD IN MY LIFE. I WENT OUT 3 DAYS LATER AND BOUGHT THE ALBUM. EVERY SONG ON IT IS HILARIOUS!! IT’S DIFINATLY MY FAV CD.

  4. Does anyone have the chords and lyrics for “Special Fred”….this song is so great….and since I have a personal relationship with some special friends, I would love to play it for them. Thanks!

  5. This man is the only person left that can make you laugh like there is nothing else important in the world!!
    Would love to know when he is comming to the Philly. area.

  6. just finished watching his comedy cental special and went looking for info on him this was the third time i watched it i laughed more than the other times and your right his site sucks so thanks for this one

  7. actually…there are 2 versions of the “special song” one is fred and one is ed. i’ve heard them both but i think special fred is more common…i saw it on comedy central presents, (The Story of Stephen and His Hilariously Funny Songs of a Suggestive and Questionable Nature)stephen kicks ass!

  8. I love Stephen! He has the funniest lyric plors and hsi *amazingly* cute! I’m sick of people dissing him out because of his “absurd profanity”! First Eminem, now this. Long live Stephen Lynch!

  12. umm first of all… the song about Stephen’s retarded friend is called “special fred” and “special Ed”!! Stephen has performed it both ways. He has also called it “special Friend” so you all need to calm down!
    Second.. if you go to lyricsplanet.com, you can get all of Stephen Lynch’s lyrics.
    And thats all I have to say about that
    *dont stick a gerbil up your butt!!* 😛

  14. Stephen Lynch is GREAT!!!!! I heard him on Comedy Central probably a bajillion years ago, but i finaly got BOTH his cds today (A little bit special and Superhero) Super hero is the best!

  15. I love Stephen Lynch and his songs they are HILARIOUS, and I want to get his CDz, but I can’t find them for sale anywhere but online. Does anyone know any stores you can walk into and buy the CDz and not have to order them?

  16. He’s the funniest comedian ever. I saw his special on CC and he’s my new guilty pleasure.
    I really like your website, but the colum on the left doesnt work. Or maybe thats just me…

  19. Stephen Lynch Is The Man, but right now he needs our help! Go to http://www.comedycentral.com and then into the Stand-Up section. They’re having this “Stand-Up Showdown” and at the moment, he’s number 2. Vote for him to bring him to the Top position and Comedy Central will give him another 30 min show!!! Groovy or what?

  24. HI EVEYONE I NEVER KNEW I HAD SO MANY ADMIRRORS THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT AND VOTE FOR ME EARLY AND OFTEN.

  26. HEyy….if anyone knows the lyrics to “special olympics” can u please email them to me?! thanks

  27. stephen lych is funny as hell i first saw him on comedy central and now i cant get special fred out of my head

  28. if anyone can find an mp3 or something of the sort of special fr/ed i’d really appreciate it if you emailed the site to me at lov1lord@aol.com we’re doing a show on valentine’s and i’d love to play that song thanks you guys i just need to hear it to get the strums correct mmwa!

  30. heehee stephen lynch is the best my friends & I are loyal friends we’ve all decided our favorite song is the “If I were gay” one lol just got another of his CD today too

  32. Hey, if anyone has the lyrics to any of his songs or know how to find them e mail me at Hryptr45@aol.com(Please us a heading that will catch my attention so that I wont accidentally delete it!)The song I want the most is the masterbation song he sang at the world comedy tour in ausralia!

  33. I LOVE Stephen Lynch! my FAVORITE one is gynecologist! its GRRREAT! lol! ROCK ON to all you stephen lynch fans!!! he’s the BEST!!!!

  35. Stephen Lynch is FUCKING FUNNY! Stephen, if you’re reading this, go on tour with Rob Paravonian and stop by Binghamton, NY. By the way, if anyone knows the lyrics to Stephen Lynch’s Special Olympics or anyof his other songs, or a place where i can hear them, please email me. Thanks.

  36. Stephen Lynch is easily the funnienst comedian on the planet. Could someone please e-mail me the lyrics to special olympics. thanks.

  37. There was nothing more funny then listening to Stephen play on the Opie and Athoney show. He played his best songs there.

  39. No offense, but the lyrics to most of his songs are pretty easy to understand, if you listen

  42. If anyone can manage it, I would defintely recommend going to see him live…it’s definitely worth it. I just saw him in SF on Wed night and he totally rocked…personalized autographed CD, baby, yeah!
    He’s hysterically funny live…you’ll laugh to the point of asphyxiation, he’s so good.

  43. If anyone can manage it, I would defintely recommend going to see him live…it’s definitely worth it. I just saw him in SF on Wed night and he totally rocked…personalized autographed CD, baby, yeah!
    He’s hysterically funny live…you’ll laugh to the point of asphyxiation, he’s so good.

  44. On a few sites it says “this artist does not wish to have his lyrics posted”.
    This is most likely the reason why he doesn’t have his lyrics posted on his site.

  46. As an update, which I’ve also posted in a new journal entry, Stephen will be performing at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 11.

  48. stephen lynch kiks ass!!! kill a kitten is the funniest song ive ever heard….we always get a huge response when we play that and gynecologist at parties……funny shit.

  50. I’ve been looking for “Gerbil” lyrics everywhere and i cant find them. if you know could you e-mail them to me?

  51. omg!!!! stephen lynch is the funniest comedian alive! he so kicks ass! i am so glad that he won on comedy central! anyways, for all of you that want the lyrics to his songs, why don’t you just buy his cd? you will get the lyrics that you so badly want, and you will be helping out stephen by him getting more $$$$. so stop asking and start buying… omg, i sound like an advertiser! oh well. Remember Stephen Lynch is #1

  52. HELL YES STEPHEN LYNCH IS THE HOTTEST, CUTEST, FUNNIEST, AND SEXIEST GUY IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!!!!….. I JUST SAW HIM IN CONCERT AT THE STATE THEATRE IN PORTLAND, MAINE AND HE IS SOOOOO FREAKING SEXY……. I LOVE HIM AND I WANT TO HAVE HIS BABIES!!!!!!!!!!!!…. LITTERALLY NO LIE…… LIKE THAT OTHER GURL SAID IT’S NOT PEOPHILE IF I’M WILLING……HAHAHA……… JUST KIDDING BUT SERIOUSLY HE IS THE GREATEST GUY AND I SALUTE HIM FOR DOING WHAT HE DOES!!!!!!…. HE IS MY KING!!!…….. AND MY ALMIGHTY GOD THAT I WORSHIP!!!! SINCERELY, LYDIA

  53. hey. so the part that stephen lynch sings in special olympics, is it… “but i kid when i sing, cuz these games are a beautifull thing, okay really im just avoiding carma cuz i know that my children can be born criple, blind, retarded, and i’ll have to spend all my time… at the special olympics.” please please if anyone knows those few lines, e-mail me. i can’t find a version where he doesn’t stumble over that part. thanks, sarah

  54. I would so do Stephen. But I’d be just as happy to shrink him down and put him in my pocket to party.
    Stephen Lynch rocks my world.

  55. Hey, Stephen Lynch is like a bro to me. He is nothing but the best. I so would love to get his email so I can ask him my few questions that I have for him. If anyone know’s it. Email it to me. Or if Stephen is reading this reply because I would love to share my takes on life as you have shared yours with me and the world. Sucks that his first CD is sold out. I didn’t even know he had one out. Well, mahalo for all your time and peace out.

  57. does any one know the lyrics or where to find the lyrics of special fred that is the funniest song i was laughing so hard tears came out of my eyes stephen lynch rocks and is so so sexy

  58. I love your website and enjoy your songs very much, would you send me a copy of the lyrics to the camel toe song? And is there a way to download the song itself?Among others.

  59. I was under the impression that Stephen Lynch did not want his lyrics posted on the internet.

  60. I’m sorry but i don’t think Stephen Lynch is that funny…his song “Specail Olympics” really upset me. Mostly because i not only coahc special olypmics teams i have a brother in it. So all you people who do think it’s okay y’all are sick

  61. Hey ALL !
    Stephen is soooo amazing, seen him live 3 times now. It just gets better and better. I have a stephen site up now http://www.lynch-mob.net It has info and pictures from the philly & portland shows. (Taken by me,I’m a photography major in college). Check out the site for info on Mark Teich and Drew Lynch too! (sign the guestbook please. thanks)
    Cara

  65. stephen lynch kicks ass! hes the most funnest singer in the world he’s great!

  66. stephen lynch kicks ass! hes the most funnest singer in the world he’s great!

  67. Allison, quit whining. You gotta have a sense of humor to appreciate his music. I have a nephew and a brother in special olympics, but the song is still funy as hell.

  68. Anyone kno the name of that song that says something like ” you walked in while I was spankin it, I admit yeah I was really crankin it”

  69. I think it is gay that you say you have the words to his songs on this website and you don’t. His songs are cool and all, but this website SUCKS!

  70. First of all, nowhere on this site do I now state nor have I ever stated that I have Stephen’s lyrics here. In fact, I’ve stated very clearly that I’ve corresponded with Stephen and he has asked that his lyrics not be posted on the web, which is his right as the copyright holder, and that I will delete any that get posted here.

  72. Hey there is a new msg board on his site http://www.stephenlynch.com
    he was on last call with carson daly two nights ago and he’ll be on comedy central (comic remix) a few times, it’s all on the site/ msg board. and it’s ed.

  73. Ya I love stephen lynch but I can’t find any of his cds anywhere. It sucks…some people are turds.
    Well anyways, this probably won’t be happening but I’d really appreciate it if somebody wants to be cool and send a few lyrics to me. If you do, I’ll….I’ll do something really nice for you.

  75. Hey!!!!!!!!
    i love stephen so much and hes the only guy ive seen thats hot and funny on tv haha. plus his voice is great! i dont no how he gets his ideas but they are hella funny! ok well hes duh best!!!!!!

  77. Stephen is really funny, but if you guys arew looking for other funny comedians, check out Jonny Sanchez, Robert Hawkins, and best of all, Mitch Hedburg. All of them are funny.

  78. I love Stephens songs! they are ABSLOUTELY the best out there. When i have a bad day i just think of his songs. Especially “Oh Bin Ladden”.
    IF ANY BODY KNOWS WHERE TO GET LYRICS, PLEASE E-MAIL ME!!!

  79. He rawks… very funny stuff, speciallyt he Altar Boy song and Gynocolgist and the F your Sister, those are funny. I though that he didn’t want his lyrics posted ont he internet? o.O

  80. Whoever said Stephen’s lyrics were on lyricsplanet.com is wrong. I checked there and they don’t even have his name. So, my search for his lyrics continues . . . . .

  81. lol i like the special fred song, and the kill a kitten song, even tho its mean 🙁 but its funny.
    *loves futurama and stephen*
    and its special FRED, listen closley.

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