MUSIC

Music, of course, was crucial to the Marx Brothers’ act from the very beginning; they were the most musical comedians, and the funniest musicians. And their work, from the earliest stage turns to the final appearances on film and television, features a dazzling collection of great songs — some written by the Brothers themselves, and some by songwriters who rank among the greatest in history.

Please enjoy this Marxfest Music Playlist, created by Marxfest Committee member (and the man behind Cladrite Radio) Brett Leveridge:

Brett’s description: “Here is a collection of songs associated with the Marx Brothers, from songs Groucho sang in vaudeville to recordings from the 1940s and '50s that he, Harpo and Chico made individually. The recordings in this playlist are not taken directly from the films; instead, they are recordings of Marx-related songs by other artists.”