20 Songs About Cheese
Cheese is a universally loved food, and it has even inspired some great music throughout history. Extra Chill has compiled a list of 20 cheese-themed songs from a variety of genres and time periods, including comedic songs, hip hop, rock, and more.
Some highlights from the list include the classic jazz song “Cheese Cake” by Dexter Gordon and the comedic parody “Cheese and Onions” by The Rutles, which pokes fun at the psychedelic era of The Beatles. Jimmy Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise” is a fun and lighthearted tribute to one of America’s favorite foods, and Lil Wayne’s “Green and Yellow (Cheese Head)” remix pays tribute to the Green Bay Packers football team.
Whether you’re a die-hard cheese lover or simply enjoy a good tune, this list is sure to bring a smile to your face. So next time you’re snacking on some cheese, or even just thinking about cheese, give these songs a listen and celebrate the joy that this delicious dairy product brings to our lives.
1. Rosco Gordon – “Cheese and Crackers” (1956)
2. Dexter Gordon – “Cheese Cake” (1962)
3. The Rutles – “Cheese and Onions” (1969)
The Rutles were a parody of The Beatles, and their song “Cheese and Onions” is a satire of the Beatles’ psychedelic era, particularly songs like “A Day in the Life” and “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
4. Jimmy Buffett – “Cheeseburger In Paradise” (1978)
Jimmy Buffett’s “Cheeseburger In Paradise” was inspired by a particularly delicious cheeseburger he had in the British Virgin Islands. The song led to the creation of a restaurant chain with the same name.
Also see our list of the best Jimmy Buffett songs.
5. Nirvana – “The Big Cheese” (1988)
6. Modest Mouse – “Mice Eat Cheese” (2001)
Also check out our list of 20 essential Modest Mouse songs.
7. Bill Harley – “Macaroni and Cheese” (2001)
8. Fred Mollin and the Blue Sea Band – “Cheese Please” (2007)
9. Rhett & Link – “The Cheese Rap” (2008)
10. Stromae – “Cheese” (2010)
11. Elmer Fudd – “Grilled Cheese” (2011)
12. Lil Wayne – “Green and Yellow (Cheese Head)” (2011)
Lil Wayne’s “Green and Yellow (Cheese Head)” is a remix of Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” and serves as a tribute to the Green Bay Packers football team.
13. Robyn Hitchcock – “The Cheese Alarm” (2011)
14. Tim Minchin – “Cheese” (2011)
15. Koo Koo Kanga Roo – “Bread/Cheese/Bread” (2018)
16. Project Pat – “CheezNDope” feat. Young Dolph & Key Glock
17. Bris, EBK Young Joc, and Iz Reala – “Cheese Head” (2019)
18. Stray Kids – “CHESSE” (2021)
19. The Online Wine Tasting Club – “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of Cheese)” (2021)
The Online Wine Tasting Club’s “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of Cheese)” is a parody of the Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” and celebrates the love for cheese.