Kyle Gordon, the multi-talented New York-based comedian, actor, writer, and improviser, is once again turning heads with the release of “Ugliest Girl on the Beach” featuring Antonio Frankfurt.
“Ugliest Girl On The Beach” is not only a hilarious parody but also a window into Gordon’s unique creative universe. His upcoming album, Kyle Gordon Is Great, is a collection of musical genre parodies, each featuring different characters Gordon has created. The debut hit single, “Planet of the Bass” featuring DJ Crazy Times and Ms. Biljana Electronica, already went viral with over 5.5 million streams and 250 million views across social media platforms.
“Ugliest Girl On The Beach” is a delightful parody of early 1960s Bossa Nova, humorously poking fun at luminaries of the genre like Antonio Carlos Jobim and Frank Sinatra. The song also marks the introduction of Gordon’s new character, Antonio Frankfurt, an artist from Germany who relocated to Brazil in 1945. In the early 1960s, Antonio Frankfurt made a name for himself performing in nightclubs and bars in his hometown of Praia de Pipa, quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most passionate musicians in Brazil. Interestingly, this single, recorded in 1963 at the legendary Miami jazz club, The Sapphire Lounge, is actually an English-language rendition of his original Brazilian hit, A Mulher Nojenta.
The album itself is a cleverly constructed journey through various musical genres (not just bossa nova) with interstitial fake radio broadcasts tying it all together. Gordon explains,
“This album is the culmination of years of work – writing and testing these songs in front of hundreds of audiences. So in many ways, this first album is kind of like a collection of my greatest hits. I titled the album Kyle Gordon Is Great, and to me, great comedy is a) unique, b) accessible, and c) most importantly, really, really funny. My goal on this album was to make great comedy music!”
Kyle Gordon
Kyle Gordon’s debut album, Kyle Gordon Is Great, will be available on November 10 via BMG. In the meantime, be sure to catch him live as he embarks on US and UK tour dates this fall.
Tour Dates and Ticket Information
UK Dates:
- 10/26 – London, England @ Leicester Square Theatre
- 10/28 – Manchester, England @ Home Theatre
- 10/29 – Glasgow, Scotland @ Glee Club
US Dates:
- 11/02 – Boston, MA @ City Winery (7pm)
- 11/02 – Boston, MA @ City Winery (9:30pm)
- 11/07 – St. Louis, MO @ Helium Comedy Club
- 11/08 – Indianapolis, IN @ Helium Comedy Club
- 11/09 – Columbus, OH @ Woodlands Tavern
- 11/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ PhilMOCA
- 11/30 – Rutherford, NJ @ Bananas Comedy Club
- 12/02 – Brooklyn, NY @ Bell House
Get ready to laugh, groove, and appreciate the art of parody when Kyle Gordon Is Great drops on November 10. Until then, enjoy the catchy hilarity of “Ugliest Girl on the Beach” and mark your calendars for his upcoming tour dates.
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