Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away Ha Haaa! (1966)

Promotional video of Napoleon XIV performing They're Coming To Take Me Away in 1966. A novelty record written and performed by Jerry Samuels (billed as Napoleon XIV), and released on Warner Bros. Records. The song became an instant success in the United States, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 in the UK.

[mtxmind]

Just found out he passed away.

RIP Jerry, where life is beautifuel all the

[mikebasil]

I first heard this on the radio in my early teens. Now thanks to YouTube I can finally hear it again as well as see the video. R.I.P., Jerry.

[michaelfuria]

One of a kind song...Nothing like it before, Nothing like it since..

[Crackheadzzzz]

As someone with severe mental illness that is thankfully well managed now, I can say that I have been in this mental state while in a state of severe mental distress. Thank god for my psych meds

[lloydpenfold]

RIP Napoleon XlV (Jerry Samuels), died March 10 2023 from Parkinson’s disease. He was 84.

[shyman]

Clip is not from 1966. It's not a promotional video. It is a 1983 Musikladen video production for the Napoleon XIV song

[mindyleazott]

Growing up with a mentally ill sister, this song has been with me for 61 years! She is older than me, however I have taken care of her my whole life!!!

[Pwidow]

I feel this way every time I see the news!

[shoper]

I heard this for the first time on the radio in '66...when I was 11

[camarossdriver]

I remember my step brother and I as kids rolling a doobie and listening to this tune over and over…I haven’t been the same since.

[Juanita-nd]

My mom had a breakdown when I was in my tweens. My sis and I used dark humor to cope for years. One day we heard this song and couldn't stop laughing and singing. We weren't cruel to our mom and we wouldn't let anyone else be either. Life was hard for her. And us too. Love ya Ma❤

[gotohoward]

I heard this as a kid when it came out, and it was odd to say the least. Now, a memory repeated out of nowhere of the main chorus without thinking about this since around that time. It's even more creative and strange hearing it now. You tube man! Nothing goes away.

[garycornelia]

It freaks me out more now than it ever did as a kid.

[sydneydudikoff]

lol This was a HUGE HIT when I was a kid.

[vikingabrandnewadventure]

We had this on 45 as kids and the b side played the song backwards great song even as a mental health survivor i still love it

[drofth]

This should a therapist's ring tone!

[sheridan]

Wow i remember this from a Dr. Demento collection in the 80s! Thanks for posting.

[jgboys]

This song gave me the creeps when I was kid.
I couldn’t listen to it by myself.
Someone had to be with me when this song came on otherwise I’d turn the channel!😜😂

[RAM]

Always Always has been one of my favorite songs!!!!

[lovemykids]

Oh I so needed this with all that is going on in the world today. I laughed so hard 🤣