A secret society gathers in a shadowy hall beneath Springfield, chanting a rollicking anthem. “Who controls the British crown? Who keeps the metric system down? We do! We do!” The Stonecutters’ song from The Simpsons episode “Homer the Great” is a brassy, absurd ode to conspiracy-laden brotherhood, its melody as sharp as the show’s satire. This unforgettable tune, like so much of what made The Simpsons a cultural juggernaut, sprang from the genius of Alf Clausen, the composer who scored nearly every episode for 27 seasons. When Clausen died on May 29 at 84, he left behind a legacy that ensured Springfield’s music would echo forever in the hearts of fans.
Longtime lovers of the show, myself included, have long been aware that The Simpsons
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