"Weird Al" Yankovic Breaks Down His Most Iconic Tracks | GQ

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  • “Weird Al” Yankovic breaks down his most iconic tracks including ‘My Bologna,’ ‘White And Nerdy,’ ‘Another One Rides The Bus,’ ‘Eat It,’ ‘Amish Paraside,’ ‘I Love Rocky Road,’ ‘Smells Like Nirvana,’ ‘Dare To Be Stupid,’ ‘Albuquerque,’ ‘Fat,’ ‘Polka Face,’ ‘Like A Surgeon,’ and ’Hardware Store.’
    "My Bologna" music video courtesy of Randy Kerdoon.
    Director - Graham Corrigan
    Director of Photography - Grant Bell
    Editor - Gerard Zarra
    Talent - "Weird Al" Yankovich
    Producer - Kristen Rakes
    Associate Producer - Sam Dennis
    Production Managers - Andressa Pelachi & Peter Brunette
    Production Coordinator - Carolina Wachockier
    Talent Booker - Mica Medoff
    Camera Operator - Shay Eberle Gunst
    Audio - Paul Cornett
    Production Assistant - Brock Spitaels
    Groomer - Vanessa Rene
    Post Production Supervisor - Rachael Knight
    Supervising Editor - Rob Lombardi
    Assistant Editor - Justin Symonds
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    0:00 “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Iconic Tracks
    0:26 My Bologna
    2:08 White And Nerdy
    3:04 Another One Rides The Bus
    4:00 Eat It
    5:03 Amish Paradise
    6:36 I Love Rocky Road
    7:59 Smells Like Nirvana
    9:40 Dare To Be Stupid
    10:33 Albuquerque
    11:26 Fat
    13:13 Polka Face
    14:24 Like A Surgeon
    15:45 Hardware Store
    16:37 “The Number 27”
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  • @SkulShurtugalTCG
    @SkulShurtugalTCG Před rokem +13703

    The fact that musicians consider being parodied by Weird Al to be a higher honor than winning a Grammy speaks volumes of this legend.

    • @hellomark1
      @hellomark1 Před rokem +546

      That's when Kurt Cobain said he knew he had truly "made it." Also I guess the video parody absolutely killed the band

    • @geraldfrost4710
      @geraldfrost4710 Před rokem +313

      Madonna requesting a parody... it says a lot about both musicians.

    • @anthonycelestre3529
      @anthonycelestre3529 Před rokem +239

      There used to be a video of nirvana watching the parody, starting on a couch and they were literally rolling on the floor laughing. Can’t seem to find the video anymore though, was gonna ask Al about it if I ever meet him

    • @jieze2559
      @jieze2559 Před rokem +31

      Yo I didn’t expect to see you here, I like your Splatoon videos alot

    • @masterpython
      @masterpython Před rokem +18

      Wow and award statue, awe it's a Grammy

  • @sheridanamber
    @sheridanamber Před rokem +7146

    Tony Hawk being in the Smells Like Nirvana video without Al knowing is the most Tony Hawk thing ever

    • @secondchildhood1142
      @secondchildhood1142 Před rokem +194

      to be fair, tony hawk was nobody at the time lol

    • @intrepid1160
      @intrepid1160 Před rokem +384

      The fact that he mentioned it on twitter is probably the most Tony Hawk thing ever

    • @RepublicOfUs
      @RepublicOfUs Před rokem +445

      @@secondchildhood1142 By the time that song came out, he'd been a pro skater for a decade, and was already *incredibly* well known in the skate world. Not mainstream? Sure. "Nobody"? Nope.

    • @404FinallyFound
      @404FinallyFound Před rokem +122

      It seems no one actually recognizes Tony Hawk

    • @skunker666
      @skunker666 Před rokem +36

      @@secondchildhood1142 he’s been extremely famous for decades

  • @ethansmith9065
    @ethansmith9065 Před rokem +3610

    It amazes me that this man has remained relevant for 40 years doing what he does. Parody is a niche at best. This man has made Parody a career. That's magic.

    • @zoeym4868
      @zoeym4868 Před rokem +69

      Less than half of the songs on Al's 14 studio albums are parodies.
      Al is an incredible songwriter and musician. He's been touring world for about a year now, and he's not singing any parodies, only his originals, and his concerts are sold out crowds.

    • @willwrite3675
      @willwrite3675 Před rokem +4

      ​@@zoeym4868 really

    • @zoeym4868
      @zoeym4868 Před rokem +32

      @@willwrite3675 Al also writes songs for movie, tv and commercials and he directs videos for other bands.
      Al is also an unbelievable performer. I've seen him in concert 5 times since 2015 and I will happily see him again when he comes around my way.
      He's written and produced 2 great movies. Do yourself a favor and check them out.

    • @mattie.f00
      @mattie.f00 Před rokem +2

      Idk about relevant lol

    • @zoeym4868
      @zoeym4868 Před rokem +34

      @@mattie.f00 Weird Al is relevent enough to tour the world this past year to sold out crowds and to have a biopic made about his life.
      That is extreme relevence.

  • @estebanramirez1178
    @estebanramirez1178 Před 11 měsíci +4127

    He’s the only man to refer to himself as quirky and have everyone around him agree instead of cringe.

    • @integralyogin
      @integralyogin Před 10 měsíci +34

      ahahhahahahaha, true enough.

    • @conradshtock3039
      @conradshtock3039 Před 10 měsíci +95

      He’s the proper ‘quirky’, not that modern female version of “quirky.”

    • @gameraspindlethorn6229
      @gameraspindlethorn6229 Před 8 měsíci +205

      @@conradshtock3039oof the amount of red flags in this statement is crazy 💀💀💀

    • @conradshtock3039
      @conradshtock3039 Před 8 měsíci +19

      @@gameraspindlethorn6229 yeah, sorry about that.

    • @barronmaurice3179
      @barronmaurice3179 Před 8 měsíci +14

      @@gameraspindlethorn6229you def one

  • @ltjgambrose
    @ltjgambrose Před rokem +19743

    It's insane to me that Weird Al is 63. He's still got so much manic, friendly energy.

    • @RJLupin-zu9xv
      @RJLupin-zu9xv Před rokem +628

      He still does the over-the-head kicks that you can see in the Gump video on stage at his concerts. If I'm in that sort of shape physically at 63, I'll be very happy.

    • @Ganiscol
      @Ganiscol Před rokem +357

      63 really is no age these days if you took a little care of yourself for most of your previous life. He will likely be in a really good shape in 10 years. But the most important thing is indeed to stay sharp and young in your head.

    • @mereanawi6194
      @mereanawi6194 Před rokem +32

      That's crazy, time flies

    • @DavidInsome
      @DavidInsome Před rokem +65

      Bro there’s plenty of people at 63 who are like this he’s not the only one

    • @RaccoonRevolution
      @RaccoonRevolution Před rokem +159

      Clean living and staying active goes a long way. That's why I assume I'll be dead at 40.

  • @jackcallahaniv3364
    @jackcallahaniv3364 Před rokem +3884

    When Al said “we lost A LOT of extras that day” I got concerned for the worst

    • @Summergch
      @Summergch Před rokem +315

      I thought he was joking about it, being cheeky. Then he explained it and I looked like an idiot for thinking this man didn't mean every word he said

    • @mryeezy9162
      @mryeezy9162 Před rokem +283

      Lmao same. 'There was a lion on set... we lost a lot of extras that day.' Such a great way to phrase it.

    • @SilverionX
      @SilverionX Před rokem +121

      I think he said it like that on purpose. The man is a master of words after all.

    • @mryeezy9162
      @mryeezy9162 Před rokem +49

      @@SilverionX I have zero doubt

    • @jamesphillipshort
      @jamesphillipshort Před rokem +24

      I thought the lion ate well, when he said it.

  • @donaldburgio1126
    @donaldburgio1126 Před 10 měsíci +4259

    Weird Al should, without a doubt, be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  • @isaacgraham5727
    @isaacgraham5727 Před 10 měsíci +1432

    I’m surprised he doesn’t mention the greatest thing about “Dare to be Stupid” which is that Mark Mothersbaugh was *insanely* envious about it and never truly forgave him for writing “the perfect Devo song” as he put it.

    • @stephenlow1841
      @stephenlow1841 Před 10 měsíci +93

      Or that it was on the Transformers: The Movie soundtrack :)

    • @PrisonMike196
      @PrisonMike196 Před 8 měsíci +17

      @@stephenlow1841 Wait, really?

    • @deanprowell7947
      @deanprowell7947 Před 7 měsíci +59

      @@PrisonMike196 Yep. The soundtrack for The Transformers: The Movie includes such bangers as "Dare", "The Touch", "Instruments of Destruction", and *"Dare to be Stupid"*

    • @TheMemeLord700
      @TheMemeLord700 Před 7 měsíci +43

      I was suprised "the saga begins" was not featured

    • @shaunclifton5281
      @shaunclifton5281 Před 7 měsíci +9

      YES ! I'm so glad you said that. They used to show Mark saying exactly that in an interview. 👍

  • @ujustgotpwnd3454
    @ujustgotpwnd3454 Před rokem +1812

    The fact that Al does NOT legally need permission to make a parody yet he still won't if the artist doesn't approve because he doesn't want to offend their art is legendary.

    • @lightninglj
      @lightninglj Před rokem +35

      Being threatened by Coolio and his gang doesn't help much either

    • @gixerahrnair
      @gixerahrnair Před rokem +78

      @@lightninglj I mean, iirc, even before Coolio he's been doing that, but like he said, there was a miscommunication with Coolio's case

    • @kellynolen498
      @kellynolen498 Před rokem +53

      @@gixerahrnair yeah he was in contact wirh coolios agent or record company or something said he had permision so he changed his policy to only if he can get direct contact

    • @Scorpy666
      @Scorpy666 Před rokem +28

      @@lightninglj imagine believing coolio was gangster. Hahaahha

    • @jaliebs3988
      @jaliebs3988 Před rokem +14

      i mean, he does need permission for a direct parody - the lyrics come under fair use, but the music doesn't

  • @WhitneyAvalon
    @WhitneyAvalon Před rokem +276

    Unquestionably the best of all time.

  • @yournamehere9024
    @yournamehere9024 Před rokem +1301

    I like that he has kept his drummer all these years. It speaks well of him.

    • @zoeym4868
      @zoeym4868 Před rokem +176

      Not just his drummer, his manager, his entire band and almost his entire stage crew.
      These people have stuck with Al for over 40 years for a reason.

    • @lawofsirfignewton7881
      @lawofsirfignewton7881 Před 6 měsíci +51

      Doesn't hurt that they're all tremendously talented. I agree wholeheartedly that Al is a stand up guy, but his band is just electric.

  • @Outshinedsg
    @Outshinedsg Před 11 měsíci +613

    When "Amish Paradise" came out, I was in middle school. Very coincidentally, we had a school field trip planned to Lancaster County, PA to visit an Amish area. The teachers wanted us to experience a different culture and way of life. The charter bus was blasting this song the entire way there. Was a very memorable trip and I still love the song.

    • @RadioactiveSherbet
      @RadioactiveSherbet Před 7 měsíci +24

      I'm sure any locals that came within earshot of that bus were quite befuddled...

    • @eTiMaGo
      @eTiMaGo Před 6 měsíci +27

      My first introduction to Weird Al was at a school dance, the DJ played Amish Paradise and everyone just STOPPED dancing to listen and laugh, it was amazing :D

    • @mark9294
      @mark9294 Před 6 měsíci +4

      What, like on repeat? Didn’t it get annoying?

    • @chromicapop4595
      @chromicapop4595 Před měsícem

      😂😂😂that is amazing

    • @Thor-Orion
      @Thor-Orion Před měsícem +2

      They make great beef jerky.

  • @Methus3lah
    @Methus3lah Před rokem +3713

    Weird Al is one of those rare performers that’s able to be funny without resorting to being mean

    • @joanna8967
      @joanna8967 Před rokem +108

      or vulgar.

    • @TheOMGHe
      @TheOMGHe Před rokem +34

      Except for his fake interview with Kevin Federline. That's one of the few times you really feel he doesn't like the person in real live :D

    • @EEEEEEEE
      @EEEEEEEE Před rokem +1

      ‎E‎

    • @ryanfuller8734
      @ryanfuller8734 Před rokem +11

      @@TheOMGHe the eminem one killed me

    • @TheOMGHe
      @TheOMGHe Před rokem +5

      @@ryanfuller8734 IMO still tame compared to the Federline one

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Před rokem +301

    Thank God Weird Al is a DEVO fan, shows he's a man of very good tastes

    • @user-gs2ou7gp2v
      @user-gs2ou7gp2v Před rokem +1

      If you knew the sheer amount of movies mark mothersbaugh has done....and yo gabba gabba? Come on now.....god i miss watching that with my kids

    • @leokimvideo
      @leokimvideo Před rokem +2

      @@user-gs2ou7gp2v I would get a laugh when Mark on Yo Gabba Gabba would say, Ok, let's draw a Potato. That was all DEVO talk

    • @n0denz
      @n0denz Před rokem

      You can tell by the way he eats those mashed potatoes.

  • @DyingBobby
    @DyingBobby Před rokem +1075

    "Albuquerque nobody is going to listen to more than once" I listened to that song as a kid 1000 times and memorized every word

  • @chrisd6736
    @chrisd6736 Před 10 měsíci +833

    Dude is a national treasure. We need more weird Al’s in the world.

    • @sexydictator3241
      @sexydictator3241 Před 7 měsíci +13

      You mean, like, clone Weird Al a bunch of times? 😄

    • @austinstover7575
      @austinstover7575 Před 6 měsíci +6

      ​@@sexydictator3241I think Im a clone now

    • @grepenoop
      @grepenoop Před 3 měsíci

      We have Rucka Rucka ali now, dont worry

  • @SquirtleEatsAll
    @SquirtleEatsAll Před rokem +2807

    Key and Peele being in white and nerdy is the same experience as Penn and Teller in tricky

    • @jamaintjelly2772
      @jamaintjelly2772 Před rokem +47

      I also noticed that and it kind of blew my mind aswell

    • @kevind3974
      @kevind3974 Před rokem +109

      Or Toni hawk being in smells like nervana.
      You see them and just go hold up I know you

    • @veenoir1991
      @veenoir1991 Před rokem +36

      ​@@kevind3974Riley hawk and frances Cobain are dating so...that's cool haha. Rando kind of related factoid

    • @TheDanLevy
      @TheDanLevy Před rokem +9

      Yup! I rewatched that video a couple years ago and was so surprised. Now going to go watch the Run DMC video b/c I totally didn’t know Penn & Teller are in it

    • @Sephiroth144
      @Sephiroth144 Před rokem +8

      Or *BLANK* being in Rockwell's Somebody's Watching Me (providing backup lyrics)

  • @odeegrotsniffer4166
    @odeegrotsniffer4166 Před rokem +5399

    Weird Al is a national treasure.

    • @mat2093
      @mat2093 Před rokem +26

      Saw him this year. Can confirm

    • @saifulridzaimi
      @saifulridzaimi Před rokem +112

      *international treasure

    • @scottf5791
      @scottf5791 Před rokem +7

      Why do people keep saying this?

    • @mat2093
      @mat2093 Před rokem +44

      @@scottf5791 because it's true

    • @salmonsandwich3183
      @salmonsandwich3183 Před rokem +5

      @@mat2093 He's not funny enough to be a comedian, and he's not talented enough to be a musician. Literally the opposite of a national treasure

  • @jonathanvanderpol1435
    @jonathanvanderpol1435 Před 11 měsíci +431

    Really surprised his "American Pie" parody "The Saga Begins" didn't make the cut for this "most iconic tracks". It is my favorite, and I always show it to people who are unfamiliar with Weird Al and like Star Wars.

    • @andrewkandasamy
      @andrewkandasamy Před 8 měsíci +22

      Same, I'm sad Ebay didn't make it on there. That song always had me rolling.

    • @therealsoul4258
      @therealsoul4258 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Truly a national tragedy lmao fr tho i agree with you 100%

    • @tessfishy
      @tessfishy Před 7 měsíci +10

      I learned The Saga Begins before American Pie!

    • @the_king_of_kings_3413
      @the_king_of_kings_3413 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah, I think that was my fourth Al song and I loved every bit of it as both the crazed kid and the the Star Wars nerd.

    • @kosmoboo
      @kosmoboo Před 27 dny +1

      They used to play it in the mornings before the morning news. I didn't know American Pie or Star Wars, but I sure knew The Saga Begins.

  • @henriquebecker4453
    @henriquebecker4453 Před 5 měsíci +201

    Weird Al was the friend everyone wanted to have in his 20s, the uncle everyone wanted to have in his 40s and now in his 60s he's the grampa everyone want to have.

    • @JanG859
      @JanG859 Před 4 měsíci +2

      weird

    • @64_three
      @64_three Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@JanG859al

    • @matohibiki
      @matohibiki Před měsícem +8

      It's about the only time the average person would respond to 'now my grandpa is going to sing and play the accordion for us' with cheering.

  • @soliousdragon1232
    @soliousdragon1232 Před rokem +2053

    The fact he heard he was going to have a pony based off him in My Little Pony, and immediately wanted to be the voice of said pony is an amazing

    • @Rocket1377
      @Rocket1377 Před rokem +175

      I love the fact that his song "Dare to be Stupid" was used as the theme for a character in The Transformers: The Movie, and years later he ended up voicing that same Transformers character for a new cartoon. The song wasn't even written for the movie, but is now synonymous with Transformers.

    • @nigeldean3726
      @nigeldean3726 Před rokem +21

      He's been in a bunch of cartoons

    • @dantreadwell7421
      @dantreadwell7421 Před rokem +16

      @@Rocket1377 the Dinobots, if I recall correctly.

    • @dantreadwell7421
      @dantreadwell7421 Před rokem +54

      Ahh yes, Cheese Sandwich. That was absolutely perfect.

    • @superblaster2
      @superblaster2 Před rokem +8

      @@dantreadwell7421 It was the Junkions, not the Dinobots.

  • @Shark20167
    @Shark20167 Před rokem +2880

    He was awesome in concert, he even hung around after to meet fans. Great guy, top tier performer

    • @mokko759
      @mokko759 Před rokem +24

      The sheer number of costume changes during his concerts is insane! I loved it.

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy Před rokem +6

      @@mokko759 you didn't see his latest tour.

    • @mokko759
      @mokko759 Před rokem +3

      @@ThatOpalGuy I did not but I have seen previous shows.

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy Před rokem +5

      @@mokko759 he sat and performed. no costume changes. it was still an epic show, however. sadly it was the first, and likely last time, i have seen Al

    • @Hoosierdaddy14
      @Hoosierdaddy14 Před rokem

      Great concert but after we waited outside his bus to get autographs and for 2 hours nothing but groupies went in lol. He never came out so we split....hes definitely got his youth lol

  • @CalifornianCuttlefish
    @CalifornianCuttlefish Před rokem +305

    I love how weird al always radiates "Fun Dad" vibes

  • @mazder360
    @mazder360 Před 9 měsíci +125

    I love that for the Polka Face video he just told the animators "have fun!" A true artist, knowing that those artists would come up with something fun and unique he might never even think of

  • @sheilasmith7890
    @sheilasmith7890 Před rokem +2622

    My husband showed Amish Paradise to one of the Amish workers on the job site and he laughed at it and loved it!

    • @darlenebuck7825
      @darlenebuck7825 Před rokem +267

      good to know even Amish people have a sense of humor and good to know the Amish guy found humor in the song.👍

    • @tacticex5300
      @tacticex5300 Před rokem +218

      @@kykise1395 how are you gonna say that after the Amish guy laughed, unless you're Amish you shouldn't be talking.

    • @tacticex5300
      @tacticex5300 Před rokem +88

      @@kykise1395 It never said the guy works for him so he could most definitely make a big deal of it if he wanted to

    • @skycastrum5803
      @skycastrum5803 Před rokem +198

      @@kykise1395 Your presumptiveness is about as offensive as what you’re claiming. You presume it’s offensive to the guy. You presume there’s a power difference. You presume he’s hiding how offended he is.
      You aren’t there. Would be a good idea to be less judgmental when you have so few facts. It’ll make life a lot more pleasant.

    • @MacBailey
      @MacBailey Před rokem +52

      @@kykise1395 We are talking about a Weird Al song. Parody is being a bit disrespectful and offensive and adding some truth and humor in to the mix so that we can laugh at our selves. Maybe it's just me, but then I AM white an nerdy...

  • @ashleybrown4754
    @ashleybrown4754 Před rokem +2021

    The man can play ANY style of music and he's an icon. Idk how he's not in the Rock and Roll H.O.F. yet but he needs to be.

    • @JohnnySplattWadd
      @JohnnySplattWadd Před rokem +69

      Rock and roll HOF lost credibility with me when they inducted Dolly Parton who insisted she was not a rock and roller at all at the induction ceremony. Michael Jackson & Madonna are a few more pop performers who are not rockers that were inducted.

    • @gst013
      @gst013 Před rokem +32

      I'd say who cares...Weird Al is too good for the stuffy RnR HOF anyways.

    • @burn_learnearn_welding7101
      @burn_learnearn_welding7101 Před rokem +54

      @@JohnnySplattWadd rock n roll H.O.F is more of an entire music H.O.F. there's so many genres of music there's no reason to have every music genre it's own H.O.F

    • @MattLathrum
      @MattLathrum Před rokem +35

      @@burn_learnearn_welding7101 Considering all the styles of music Al has sung, that's even more reason to induct him.

    • @Babbling_Wizard
      @Babbling_Wizard Před rokem

      @@JohnnySplattWadd Eminem was in them

  • @chattingwithbabesallday
    @chattingwithbabesallday Před 8 měsíci +91

    Such a nice and genuine guy. I've never heard one bad word spoken about him. The guy doesn't even cuss 😂

  • @LaurieSwenson
    @LaurieSwenson Před 7 měsíci +71

    I love how down-to-earth Al is and how much joy he seems to have in what he does. Watching him on The Tonight Show was really fun as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon were geeking out over Weird Al and the "Hamilton Polka." Al feels genuine and a super nice guy every time I see him in appearances.

  • @diedampfbrasse98
    @diedampfbrasse98 Před rokem +1676

    a great man once said "He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life." ... I wish noone has ever the misfortune to get tired of the genius Weird Al, this man will get you trough any hardship with just a song or two and yet he gives us many many more just in case.
    Thanks "Weird Al" Yankovic

    • @bfdecem
      @bfdecem Před rokem

      A very wise 4 fingered man

    • @XaxtonRevolution2
      @XaxtonRevolution2 Před rokem +2

      He may be entertaining, but he’s not a genius. He’s a household name, but only default. anyone can do what he did*; he is the only one whose foot was put in the door. The only good song is that I’ve heard of his was, “Perform this Way.”

    • @sophiet1576
      @sophiet1576 Před rokem +44

      @@XaxtonRevolution2 Al's released 14 studio albums and less than half of them are parodies. Al is an incredible composer and his original songs are amazing. Al also writes songs for movies, tv and commercials.
      And...Al is an actual genius. He was in high school when he was 12 and graduated as the Valedictorion. He went to college when he was 16 and got his degree in architecture.

    • @TheRedHaze3
      @TheRedHaze3 Před rokem +23

      @@XaxtonRevolution2 This may just be the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

    • @CaptainArrrgh
      @CaptainArrrgh Před rokem +10

      Yeah, I pity the fool who don’t like Al

  • @talondarkfire
    @talondarkfire Před rokem +1983

    Growing up in a household that only allowed Christian music to be played, Weird Al was somehow considered 'safe' for which I'm greatly appreciative of. Smells Like Nirvana was my introduction to Nirvana and all things grunge, which to this day is still one of my favorite genres.

    • @BethanyNash
      @BethanyNash Před rokem +99

      We are somehow living a parallel life! My dad had an insane list of strict rules and I could only listen to Christian music, classical music...or weird Al. Lol. Super thankful for being able to listen to him and same for me in regards to nirvana and grunge!

    • @greygryphon6881
      @greygryphon6881 Před rokem +14

      Same!!

    • @EB14885
      @EB14885 Před rokem +7

      Same!

    • @TheOneAndOnlyFen
      @TheOneAndOnlyFen Před rokem +6

      Was the same in my family.

    • @basedfishoil4912
      @basedfishoil4912 Před rokem +5

      Yep, same.

  • @OfentseMwaseFilms
    @OfentseMwaseFilms Před 8 měsíci +57

    What the hack, I've never heard of this guy before this very video. I guess I'm in for a treat!

    • @taagolarts3787
      @taagolarts3787 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Hope you enjoyed him and his music!

    • @toneddef
      @toneddef Před 8 měsíci +9

      Enjoy the journey!

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Don't forget your lucky snorkel

    • @matohibiki
      @matohibiki Před měsícem +3

      @@Hawk7886Lucky, lucky, autographed, glow-in-the-dark snorkel! :D
      Yes, indeed, you better believe it!

    • @paulcarr5918
      @paulcarr5918 Před měsícem +4

      Make sure you watch the movie UHF while you're at it

  • @sexydictator3241
    @sexydictator3241 Před 7 měsíci +71

    It would be cool if Weird Al could do the Super Bowl Halftime Show at some point. 🙂

  • @republicoftexas3261
    @republicoftexas3261 Před rokem +844

    I would listen to him talk about every song he's done

    • @KRJ893
      @KRJ893 Před rokem +9

      if you or anyone ever finds a video of this please let me know

    • @AloisMahdal
      @AloisMahdal Před rokem +12

      That OR, he should have a podcast.
      Talking about whatever, with whomever he wants, ofc., which would hopefully include talking with the original song authors. Too bad so many of them passed away since...

    • @jameson108
      @jameson108 Před rokem

      I'm pretty sure he's got a behind the music episode

    • @goosegirl941
      @goosegirl941 Před rokem

      @@AloisMahdal now I’m sad this doesn’t exist 😢

    • @andrefricke9998
      @andrefricke9998 Před rokem +2

      He seems like such a really nice guy but also has a lot of knowledge and love for music.

  • @filmtoppings
    @filmtoppings Před rokem +414

    Man's managed to stay trending for 5 decades. He's the definition of iconic

    • @ws4jb
      @ws4jb Před rokem +34

      It’s crazy, he’s now just as famous As nearly anybody he parodied.

    • @SimuLord
      @SimuLord Před rokem +26

      @@ws4jb Nobody remembers Greg Kihn but everybody remembers "I Lost on Jeopardy."

    • @DamienDarkside
      @DamienDarkside Před rokem +8

      @@ws4jb Among the famous, he is famous. To be covered by Weird Al in the music industry is considered to be one of the highest honors. I'm not joking, multiple artists have stated that they only felt like they had "made it" was because of a Weird Al parody, not because of the record deals and money.

  • @jayraebee997
    @jayraebee997 Před 4 měsíci +21

    "Hardware Store " is one of my absolute favorites! I had the lyrics down perfectly, but i always ran out of breath, lol.

  • @bobbymull7174
    @bobbymull7174 Před 10 měsíci +58

    What a boring world it would be without AL THANK YOU AL
    FOR BEING YOU!!!

  • @bradpriebe9218
    @bradpriebe9218 Před rokem +1493

    There are very few artists as creative or with as long a career as Weird Al.

    • @brushylake4606
      @brushylake4606 Před rokem +39

      His career is still going strong long after some of those he parodied have gone away.

    • @JK-jw3po
      @JK-jw3po Před rokem +18

      @@brushylake4606 He seems pretty down to earth, if his lifestyle is at least semi close to that it doesn't really surprise me. Some saying about bright burning stars burn out the fastest comes to my mind here.

    • @planetoforts
      @planetoforts Před rokem +1

      The only who can rival in creativity is Tom Lerher.

    • @emmetlorenz4393
      @emmetlorenz4393 Před rokem +1

      He has had an incredible life

    • @user-up1us9jf1o
      @user-up1us9jf1o Před rokem

      It’s genius in the sense that styles of music come and go but if all you do is parody today’s most famous songs you will always be relevant.

  • @leogreck9984
    @leogreck9984 Před rokem +1385

    The man literally made a career on mishearing lyrics and making music out of that. And it worked. Good stuff.

    • @mrmagoo8510
      @mrmagoo8510 Před rokem +55

      Less than half of the songs on Al's 14 studio albums are parodies. Al is an amazing composer and lyricist.

    • @snowfloofcathug
      @snowfloofcathug Před rokem +3

      Mondegreens

    • @wolfgangricklefs5781
      @wolfgangricklefs5781 Před rokem +17

      about mishearing.
      I am german. Wanna know what I first understood instead of "another one bites the dust"?
      "Woher weisst du das"
      which translates to
      "how do you know that"
      but the one in the music shop knew immediately which song i wanted.

    • @leogreck9984
      @leogreck9984 Před rokem +2

      @@wolfgangricklefs5781 Im german aswell. Gibt zahlreiche englische songtexte die nach was völlig anderem auf deutsch klingen.
      "Du must besoffen bestellen" zum beispiel

    • @oldrrocr
      @oldrrocr Před rokem +3

      Had an accordion player in my very first band. He really had musical talent (and got our first gig.)
      I have both Gansta's paradise and Amish Paradise on my playlist, and frankly I don't know until he starts singing which one it is. Thanks Al!!

  • @marcoszambrano7287
    @marcoszambrano7287 Před 4 měsíci +51

    Al is as authentic as a person can get. Absolutely unapologetic, honest, funny and smart, because to be really funny (in the pure comedic essentials) you have to be quite smart.

  • @michaelbread5906
    @michaelbread5906 Před 4 měsíci +28

    Interestingly if you think about it, Weird Al may be the most popular fanfiction artist of all time.

  • @TFFgeek
    @TFFgeek Před rokem +1074

    Lots of respect for Weird Al. A guy who still makes bank with his quirky hobby, and staying very humble and respectfull. Also amazed at how many details he can still remember, even after 40+ years.

    • @snowrocket
      @snowrocket Před rokem

      Part of it is he didn't and doesn't use drugs. That's why he was not dead at...wait for it..27. Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, and some others, all dead at 27. It's called "the 27 club".

    • @cameronpritchett8300
      @cameronpritchett8300 Před 11 měsíci +6

      He never ruined his mind with drugs or alcohol .

  • @SkyWriter25
    @SkyWriter25 Před rokem +556

    An artist has not “arrived” until they have been parodied by Weird Al.

    • @zimriel
      @zimriel Před rokem +3

      ...and then Kurt is tired of life

    • @kestelllaurie3224
      @kestelllaurie3224 Před rokem +8

      Aka the Yankovic bump

    • @OGpenguinBTW
      @OGpenguinBTW Před rokem +2

      Nirvana realised they did when the were parodied

    • @EEEEEEEE
      @EEEEEEEE Před rokem

      E‎‎

    • @traceythompson1092
      @traceythompson1092 Před rokem +2

      What folks need to get is that for Mr. Yankovic it's not necessarily about the artist he parodies, per se, it's about how the original song hits the world's zeitgeist.

  • @ricolorenz7307
    @ricolorenz7307 Před 2 měsíci +15

    This is insane. I attribute my varied music taste today to my love for weird al i had as a child. Such a diverse array of music, all child friendly, and with easy to learn lyrics. He's a legend.

  • @giojikia6828RapRockNRoll
    @giojikia6828RapRockNRoll Před 8 měsíci +26

    I just got introduced to this guy yesterday. I listened to amount of his songs. I loved them and I loved some of them more than original ones. This guy is a Comedic Genius!❤

    • @zoetercy9208
      @zoetercy9208 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Less than half of the songs on Al's 14 studio albums are parodies.
      Al is a brilliant songwriter. 80% of his songs are originals.

  • @MadHatta555
    @MadHatta555 Před rokem +850

    I could listen to him describe the process for every one of his songs 😭 he seems like a genuinely nice and friendly dude.

    • @daniel.robynberkefeld6335
      @daniel.robynberkefeld6335 Před 11 měsíci +5

      yes

    • @reddominos
      @reddominos Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@daniel.robynberkefeld6335 yes

    • @Tyler.254
      @Tyler.254 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Lol yeah that’s literally what this video is. If you watch the video, you’re listening to him describe the process for every one of his songs

    • @reddominos
      @reddominos Před 11 měsíci +10

      @@Tyler.254 not all of them

    • @breakingglass27
      @breakingglass27 Před 8 měsíci +7

      ​@@Tyler.254wow, that's crazy that Weird Al has only made 13 songs in all these years

  • @Thelongmanable
    @Thelongmanable Před rokem +835

    *_Weird Al has to have watched more hours of MTV than anyone else in the world..._*

    • @TheGoodReverendSatan
      @TheGoodReverendSatan Před rokem +30

      It was the 80s.. None of us had a choice lol

    • @missnaomi613
      @missnaomi613 Před rokem +1

      Back in the days when they showed music videos...

    • @DrFranklynAnderson
      @DrFranklynAnderson Před rokem +3

      I looked up footage of the original MTV when researching the ‘80s once. The Gen-Xers are right-it was pretty great!

  • @ImSquiggs
    @ImSquiggs Před 5 měsíci +14

    Amish Paradise was my introduction to the genre of rap as a kid haha… heard the original Coolio track with some friends a few years later and it led me nicely into the genre to already love the musical end so much.
    Thanks Weird Al for inexplicably opening the door of hip-hop to me

  • @No_Relation_666
    @No_Relation_666 Před 8 měsíci +22

    I mean I like edgy comedy but we need more like this guy. Wholesome comedians who manage to still be funny

  • @codyuntch4850
    @codyuntch4850 Před rokem +381

    I heard 'eat it' in fourth grade before I ever heard 'beat it'. I thought Al's version was the original for years!!

    • @Kizitty
      @Kizitty Před rokem +12

      Same! But with Another one rides the bus.

    • @CyberKnight1
      @CyberKnight1 Před rokem

      Eat It is the original. Michael Jackson ripped him off to make Beat It. This is covered in the totally true and not at all made up documentary that released this year.

    • @VivziePaw
      @VivziePaw Před rokem +1

      Same!!

    • @41-Haiku
      @41-Haiku Před rokem +4

      I had this experience with "Spam" and "Yoda".

    • @Kasper702
      @Kasper702 Před rokem +9

      Have you seen the Weird AL movie? Eat it did come out first.

  • @divinggiants8760
    @divinggiants8760 Před rokem +961

    Saw him in concert when I was young. Most amazing showman. Played all his hits and changed costumes for each song including the fat suit.

    • @gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298
      @gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 Před rokem +26

      Wow. That's some real dedication.

    • @Deep_Dish
      @Deep_Dish Před rokem +7

      Yeah, so many costumes! Has to be a record or something!

    • @BiggusNickus
      @BiggusNickus Před rokem +4

      Going to see him live in Tilburg, NL next year. Can't wait!

    • @mightymorphingpo
      @mightymorphingpo Před rokem +2

      @@BiggusNickus backstreet boys song Ebay

    • @dantreadwell7421
      @dantreadwell7421 Před rokem +2

      Getting into and out of that suit is insane how fast he goes on it. Saw him at our state fair many many years ago, awesome show.

  • @slobodatom96
    @slobodatom96 Před 11 měsíci +17

    I am so proud of the fact that Weird Al was the first concert I ever attended.

  • @craigjs
    @craigjs Před 6 měsíci +45

    Saw him in Concert this year doing most of his originals and honestly I could not have been more thrilled with the result. it was absolutely excellent.

    • @Alexaq268
      @Alexaq268 Před 12 dny +1

      Did he do Albuquerque

    • @craigjs
      @craigjs Před 12 dny +1

      @@Alexaq268 Yes he did. It was absolutely epic.

    • @Alexaq268
      @Alexaq268 Před 12 dny +1

      @@craigjs Yessss

    • @craigjs
      @craigjs Před 12 dny +1

      @@Alexaq268 He also did a cover of "Werewolves of London" which I didn't know I needed in my life but my life is now better for it.

    • @Alexaq268
      @Alexaq268 Před 12 dny +1

      @@craigjs Ooooh

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it Před rokem +1115

    I still get White & Nerdy stuck in my head, I can never hear the original the same way again haha

    • @LukusCannon
      @LukusCannon Před rokem +20

      2:56 had no clue Key & Peele was in the video

    • @kumbandit
      @kumbandit Před rokem +2

      IKR???

    • @CertifiedDoc
      @CertifiedDoc Před rokem +7

      That's how I am with a lot of these parodies. I can't hear American Pie without expecting Weird Al's lyrics.

    • @zachweaver9537
      @zachweaver9537 Před rokem +7

      Don Mclean will sometimes sing the parody's lyrics to American Pie when he's performing it. lol

    • @snowrocket
      @snowrocket Před rokem +6

      "What original?" is my response because I STILL never have heard it. I don't listen to rap or hip hop because...wait for it..I'm too white and nerdy!

  • @danspencer9745
    @danspencer9745 Před rokem +866

    Yeah, hey, Al, I'm gonna need this song breakdown for every track on every album please. Thanks.

    • @MrDuneedon
      @MrDuneedon Před rokem +13

      Was really hoping to hear some backstory on "Mr. Frump In The Iron Lung" in this video. ;-)

    • @Bluemilk92
      @Bluemilk92 Před rokem +9

      Yeah, hey, Al, I'm gonna need you to stay leashed in my basement and preform for me non-stop.

    • @davidstefano2709
      @davidstefano2709 Před rokem +6

      I just want his autobiography to be a parody of McCartney’s Lyrics A-Z. Same format, photography, everything.

    • @Belkris
      @Belkris Před rokem +1

      I came here to say something similar.

    • @DekkarJr
      @DekkarJr Před rokem +1

      yea XD
      my favs are some of his originals that arent parodies of anything. I think Everything You Know Is Wrong is one of them ( could be wrong )

  • @SpaceLobster21
    @SpaceLobster21 Před 11 měsíci +17

    Weird Al is one of those people that just seems like a really cool, chill person that just wants to have fun in life and to entertain
    And that’s exactly the kind of person I want to be. Thanks Al, for a good laugh now and then and for being so fun and wholesome

  • @jazznickel
    @jazznickel Před 2 měsíci +6

    "Another One Rides the Bus" was his first song I ever heard. It came a record inside my Mad Magazine. The record was a soft flexible page that you cut out and it actually played on a record player!! True Story! I had that record for years.

    • @petertrudelljr
      @petertrudelljr Před 13 dny

      I got a record out of Mad Magazine... was a song called "Makin' Out"... remember one of the lyric couples was "All the Oakland Raiders are makin' out... even Space Invaders were makin' out..."

  • @zacharyjohnson5569
    @zacharyjohnson5569 Před rokem +1532

    I grew up with my dad making parodies to songs all the time to be entertaining. And him being a musician, naturally, we listened to Weird Al quite I but. I even had the honor of seeing him live when I was fairly young. I find great joy in listening to Weird Al as it reminds me of my dad and his silly humor. Literally brings me back to either hearing his songs or hearing my dad come up with his own dumb parodies lmao.

    • @snackpirate_
      @snackpirate_ Před rokem +18

      Bro… I think your dad is weird Al

    • @blaze_2304
      @blaze_2304 Před rokem +21

      Ever see Weird Al and your Dad in the same room?

    • @CraftAero
      @CraftAero Před rokem +7

      "Jingle Bells, Batman smells..."
      Given my age and Weird Al's age, I'm gonna guess he heard that "song" in the early 70's.
      If Gr.4 me could play the accordion, my life may have been very different.

    • @gregoryspatisserie9858
      @gregoryspatisserie9858 Před rokem +1

      Lovely story, thank you for sharing. It's nice to see something nice.

    • @gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298
      @gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298 Před rokem

      @@CraftAero "Robin laid an egg!" Yup, us kids had a way of twisting song lyrics. We also had one about flushing the teacher down the toilet.

  • @JackKastor
    @JackKastor Před rokem +970

    I did not want this video to end. Al is so pure and naturally funny, compelling to listen to.

    • @mojoyote5924
      @mojoyote5924 Před rokem +10

      Yes, I was hoping to see 'Word Crimes,' being an English teacher and all. But it was fun to hear about all the other hits of course.

    • @respawnedlife
      @respawnedlife Před rokem +5

      I know I was waiting for him to discuss The Saga Begins.

    • @aMulliganStew
      @aMulliganStew Před rokem +2

      I was holding out for Germs

    • @conbon6
      @conbon6 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Christmas at Ground Zero for me

    • @okagron
      @okagron Před 9 měsíci +2

      Everything You Know Is Wrong for me.

  • @clydedog1618
    @clydedog1618 Před 4 měsíci +24

    I could have watched another 2 hours of this. I grew up a huge Weird Al fan, his videos made my entire family laugh, and for that i'll forever be thankful

  • @davebruno6819
    @davebruno6819 Před 2 měsíci +9

    I have listened to Weird Al since the Dr. Dimento days. The songs bring joy & smiles to the faces of people that get the humor. Thank you, Al!!

  • @paulpinecone2464
    @paulpinecone2464 Před rokem +883

    He studied to be an architect.
    I want a house built by Weird Al. With a deck made by Harrison Ford.

    • @CableFlame
      @CableFlame Před rokem +84

      Furniture by Nick Offerman?

    • @matthewb.7172
      @matthewb.7172 Před rokem +41

      Might want to rethink that. Harrison will think it’s a runway.

    • @Rowebot15
      @Rowebot15 Před rokem +22

      And Jesus can be the roofer

    • @HOTD108_
      @HOTD108_ Před rokem +23

      @@Rowebot15 I can't say I've ever seen any of his movies or music videos? Is he a new up-and-comer or something?

    • @MrOddball63
      @MrOddball63 Před rokem +19

      @@HOTD108_ Dunno much about him either but I understand that he has a very active PR department...

  • @batacumba
    @batacumba Před rokem +236

    Weird Al is one of the only celebrities I’ve seen in the wild. He was walking around La Jolla with his wife, he was very polite. He’s such a wholesome treasure.

  • @AlleyandGrey
    @AlleyandGrey Před 5 měsíci +26

    I think "All About The Pentiums" is his best. I love the line "You think your Commadore 86 is so neato. What kinda chip you got in there? A Dorito?".. Great parody of an era gone by...

    • @taracollins5597
      @taracollins5597 Před 2 měsíci

      I still roll with laughter at Weird Al's "Taco Grande", a parody of Gerardo's "Rico Suave". Your post made me think of it. :)

  • @MacGyver_Lamb
    @MacGyver_Lamb Před 6 měsíci +15

    This is great. While most people were trying to be cool in high school I was listening to Weird Al 😆

  • @tobymax10
    @tobymax10 Před rokem +89

    I never realized how dedicated he was to getting permission and making sure to be respectful to the original musicians. Makes me love him even more

    • @mrmagoo8510
      @mrmagoo8510 Před rokem +10

      And Al pays every artist he parodies.

    • @tobymax10
      @tobymax10 Před rokem +8

      Didn’t know that either. Just an all around great guy

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 Před rokem +8

      Playing a Weird Al song invariably results in the original song getting more air time as well, so that the artists win twice.

  • @WMABeaker
    @WMABeaker Před rokem +227

    Get this man in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame already!

  • @No_Relation_666
    @No_Relation_666 Před 8 měsíci +11

    Al is the most wholesome comedian. He’s a gem

  • @hutchmusician
    @hutchmusician Před rokem +34

    When I was a kid in the 80s I thought Weird Al was about as cool and funny as my dad cracking puns in a Speedo. Now that it’s me squeezing my belly into the Speedo and giggling at my son’s discomfort, I understand that I was both wrong and right, and Al’s a genius.
    Also - this man’s energy is superb. The living embodiment of wholesome enthusiasm.

  • @surgecab22
    @surgecab22 Před rokem +64

    Al mentions that Albuquerque is a long song. 9 minutes into it, there's a part where he says he loses his train of thought. I saw him do the song in concert once, and at that point they STARTED THE WHOLE SONG OVER!! Love that guy!

    • @DstrtdMnd
      @DstrtdMnd Před rokem +12

      I saw him do it like that, but I ALSO saw him where he restarted the ENTIRE show. Did Fun Zone and half of First World Problems before remembering his spot. It wound up being around 20min total

    • @aceshighdueceslow
      @aceshighdueceslow Před rokem +6

      when I saw him live, at the end of the show I wondered what he would do for an encore because no one was leaving. Albuquerque was the encore and everyone freaked out, but I don't remember him restarting when he lost his train of thought, I DO remember him listing off almost every donut that you could buy at Tim Horton's and I thought that was equally amazing

  • @mattgarrison8185
    @mattgarrison8185 Před rokem +562

    I will never forget how to spell Albuquerque thanks to Weird Al's song.

  • @lowecypher8761
    @lowecypher8761 Před 11 měsíci +17

    What a fun guy, truly one of the most respectable goat in the music industry.
    Never a boring time listening to his songs when I am not feeling good.

  • @shawnmuenks3285
    @shawnmuenks3285 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Huge fan. I have all your albums, I find it cool that I sing your parody and lyrics always when the original tracks play. Huge respect to the original artists but I really like your twist. Keep it going and thanks for all the years of being you. Yours truly, Shawn.

  • @cleveryoutubename4445
    @cleveryoutubename4445 Před rokem +404

    Saw him in 1996 in Victoria BC during the Bad Hair Day tour. Phenomenal show, Weird Al then sat out back and signed every autograph for anyone who wanted one, he had to have been there for another 2 hours or so. He had quick conversations with everyone, he is an absolute gem of a human being. Still have my signed T-shirt, got it framed last year.

    • @EverettJWashington
      @EverettJWashington Před rokem +9

      Crazy, that's awesome! We lived in the same area (Whistler at that time)!! I missed that tour but would have loved to gone to "Bad Hair Day" . I'd be 16 at the time (43 now). To me, Weird Al just seems cool and personable, and incredible when creating videos and on stage :)

    • @BeagleBageler
      @BeagleBageler Před rokem +3

      Oh man, I wish I would’ve been able to see that! I didn’t exist for another decade or so sadly.

    • @cleveryoutubename4445
      @cleveryoutubename4445 Před rokem +2

      @@BeagleBageler He still tours, missed him last year in Calgary because I was on vacation.

    • @moonfire41
      @moonfire41 Před 11 měsíci +8

      Hes one of the few celebrities I admire enough to WANT anything signed.

    • @Tyler.254
      @Tyler.254 Před 11 měsíci +3

      It’s nice to see other people supporting my pfp 🤘🏻

  • @seantlewis376
    @seantlewis376 Před rokem +627

    In the late 1970s, I was the perfect age for Dr. Demento. It was my favorite weekly radio, every Sunday at 7pm. It was the classic novelty songs, a few originals by the good Dr. himself, and then there was Weird Al. It was great stuff for kids who aren't quite children and not quite teenagers. I was stuck forever after that.

    • @RatsoFatso
      @RatsoFatso Před rokem +10

      I still sing Fish Heads !

    • @martysmith2756
      @martysmith2756 Před rokem +7

      I suspect we're the same age within a year or two. Lucky you, though; in St. Louis the Doctor was on at 9 (if memory serves) and I had to negotiate a treaty with Mom that I was allowed to stay up till 11 on Demento night. Then for a while I didn't have my own radio (for some reason) and had to go listen in Mom's parked car every week. But it was worth it to able to dissect that week's show with my small-but-dedicated cadre of fellow dorks the next day at school.

    • @TheMoonEcat
      @TheMoonEcat Před rokem +4

      Dead puppies, dead puppies, dead puppies aren't much fun....

    • @CraftAero
      @CraftAero Před rokem +2

      @@TheMoonEcat It's funny 'cause it's true, dead puppies aren't much fun. Fish heads on the other hand... My "mix-tapes" were really bizarre in that era.
      "My Dad told me he missed me... well, duh, I bent the rifle sights."
      Sundays @11pm in my 'hood (circa 1984).

    • @musicmamma
      @musicmamma Před rokem +1

      It was my favorite show in early 80s as a nerdy, underweight teen. I loved all the goofy songs.

  • @InYourFloorboards12345
    @InYourFloorboards12345 Před 9 měsíci +7

    11:20 I remember I went to a weird Al concert once. He prolonged the Albuquerque song by saying so many names of donuts, then he started all over after getting off track. Before the concert my dad expressed his wishes to hear just one wacka-wacka-doo-doo-yeah, and instead we got to hear two.

  • @Jesus.A.Torres83
    @Jesus.A.Torres83 Před rokem +7

    This man has soooooo much talent, normally people that have this type of talent allow the attention that everyone gives them go to their head. It’s so amazing that through all his achievements over the years hasn’t made him a different person and the fact that he’s so humble, amazing me more than anything else!

  • @7HmanThe
    @7HmanThe Před rokem +52

    One of my friends met Weird Al once, and it came up that she was herself an accordion player, and he asked if she was any good. She responded with a joke that she was amazed to find he'd never heard before: "The thing about being an accordion player is you're the best one your friends know"

  • @julienwuu4055
    @julienwuu4055 Před rokem +72

    He’s such a genuinely sympathetic person. How could you not like him? A lot of stars are said to be down to earth, but he is definitely the most real star out there. Just a humble geek who is happy and thankful to be in the situation he is in. And after 40 years in showbiz with zero scandals, drugs or alcohol, he’s a youthful 63 year old with lots of great years to come.

  • @jvinson4181
    @jvinson4181 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I absolutely loved this! His explanations, energy and happiness in describing these songs is so real and enjoyable. He seems like such a nice guy and he is hilarious!

  • @Dorelaxen
    @Dorelaxen Před rokem +7

    Weird Al is simply an example of how to be a good person. Period. Getting to meet him was super cool.

  • @abelgerli
    @abelgerli Před rokem +374

    My heart is 51% on Amish Paradise hard second Fat. But Amish Paradise has so many timeless twists love it.

    • @xavieriswavier
      @xavieriswavier Před rokem +27

      Amish paradise is such a classic it’s just as good as the original which is a classic.

    • @adamp2029
      @adamp2029 Před rokem +10

      @@xavieriswavier maybe as good as Coolio’s. Not as good as Stevie’s actual original.

    • @keikof9188
      @keikof9188 Před rokem

      I remember when I was a kid back in the 90s and my dad had a VHS of Weird Al's music videos and he said Amish Paradise was his favorite so naturally I grew up thinking it was my favorite too haha! Now I'm in my 30s and of course I have this in my phone's playlist

    • @jaysonshinn9104
      @jaysonshinn9104 Před rokem +1

      Stuck in the drive thru should be here

    • @chesspunk489
      @chesspunk489 Před rokem

      Those are my two favorites as well

  • @brushylake4606
    @brushylake4606 Před rokem +63

    He was going to troll his fans with "Albuquerque". He forgot for just a moment how "Weird" his fans are. The fans trolled him right back, not only by listening to it and loving it, but demanding he play it live. I love that.

  • @crusaderanimation6967
    @crusaderanimation6967 Před 5 měsíci +6

    15:15 when he said that they lost a lot of extras because of the Lion i expect he meant it in different way and as a joke i XD

  • @4htactical444
    @4htactical444 Před rokem +3

    I got to meet Weird Al several years ago. He's just as happy and friendly as he is here. Awesome guy, great memory.

  • @wolfelkan8183
    @wolfelkan8183 Před rokem +110

    If you want to watch this video in the order the songs were released:
    00:26 1979 My Bologna
    03:04 1983 Another One Rides The Bus
    06:36 1983 I Love Rocky Road
    04:00 1984 Eat It
    09:40 1985 Dare To Be Stupid
    14:24 1986 Like A Surgeon
    11:26 1988 Fat
    07:59 1992 Smells Like Nirvana
    05:03 1996 Amish Paradise
    10:33 1999 Albuquerque
    15:45 2003 Hardware Store
    02:08 2006 White And Nerdy
    13:13 2011 Polka Face

    • @dannyvalencia5224
      @dannyvalencia5224 Před rokem +2

      Super helpful! Thank you!

    • @AEFrenck
      @AEFrenck Před rokem +2

      You got I love rocky road and eat it mixed up, but you were close

    • @warfrek93
      @warfrek93 Před rokem

      Yeah I wonder why they did the years out of order

  • @jamesdeininger3759
    @jamesdeininger3759 Před rokem +315

    How do you not mention his Star Wars song - The Saga Begins??

    • @raidengoodman8754
      @raidengoodman8754 Před rokem +28

      My my this here anakin guy

    • @dorianvey6675
      @dorianvey6675 Před rokem +37

      Probably because then Disney would have given the video a copyright strike. They're stupid like that.

    • @WhitePointerGaming
      @WhitePointerGaming Před rokem +24

      He's got 2 Star Wars songs. Don't forget Yoda.

    • @sketchur
      @sketchur Před rokem +18

      @@raidengoodman8754 May be Vader some day later; now he's just a small fry... 🎶

    • @SuperFlyCarp
      @SuperFlyCarp Před rokem +5

      I waited the whole video waiting for it, has to be a reason why it wasn’t included because it’s incredible to this day

  • @random22026
    @random22026 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Fast with the funny. Humility. Kindness. Al's a Legend

  • @vinzent1992
    @vinzent1992 Před 5 měsíci +8

    This guy seriously deserves a Nobel price in humor or something, he is an absolute genius!

  • @Ladykyra101
    @Ladykyra101 Před rokem +555

    Weird Al will always be the GOAT. 👑

  • @gadiesandlentlemen
    @gadiesandlentlemen Před rokem +563

    How the HECK does this man never age?!

    • @tweakfreq1982
      @tweakfreq1982 Před rokem +58

      Trust me he is... I have to say he is holding up really well. I'm positive that not holding the usual anger or disruption of most people is a solid factor. Not saying he doesn't get angry or upset like others just that his personality comes across in a way that says he doesn't hold it in he redirects it.

    • @davewarri8497
      @davewarri8497 Před rokem +24

      My guess is the joy and laughter that extends the Good Old Days duration portion of his life.
      My data is that we're about the same age and I have discovered that I've been actively Hunting laughs for years to feel better 😁

    • @3Crisstopher3
      @3Crisstopher3 Před rokem +29

      because he possesses the amazing floating orb

    • @misterf2923
      @misterf2923 Před rokem

      @@3Crisstopher3 XD

    • @HuskyMama1009
      @HuskyMama1009 Před rokem +22

      He never was into drinking and drugs, that certainly helps

  • @kcindc5539
    @kcindc5539 Před 11 měsíci +6

    To this day I remember encountering my first Weird Al video way back in 1982. It was a parody of Toni Basil’s “Mickey” entitled “Ricky” as if sung by (I Love) Lucy to her husband Ricky. It was shot in black and white, set on a replica of the Ricardo’s apartment and featured versions of Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel (and Al as himself complete with accordion). I was immediately hooked and have been a loyal fan ever since. He just gives off the best energy.

    • @sophiet1576
      @sophiet1576 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Don't forget that Weird Al also plays the part of Ricky.

  • @matthewstarliper4074
    @matthewstarliper4074 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Albuquerque is one of my favorite Al songs. I memorized that one as a kid!

  • @jshipp5469
    @jshipp5469 Před rokem +160

    Al’s handling of coolio has always been respectful and honest.

  • @matthewszymanski7037
    @matthewszymanski7037 Před rokem +154

    When the parodies are better and more memorable than the originals, you know his music will never die.

    • @georgec7782
      @georgec7782 Před 8 měsíci

      I can't sing American Pie anymore without singing his version

  • @charcW8850
    @charcW8850 Před 8 měsíci +8

    I hope Weird Al never quits making music. There will never be another like him 😂

  • @Stardust_7273
    @Stardust_7273 Před rokem +67

    Weird Al as an architect would have been a major, major loss to this world. So glad he ended up being discovered! He's a national treasure. Love you forever, Al!

    • @BrynDonovanWriter
      @BrynDonovanWriter Před rokem +10

      I agree and yet I kinda want to see one of his wacky genius buildings

  • @zoetercy9208
    @zoetercy9208 Před rokem +196

    The greatest thing about Al is that he embraces who he is, no matter what. People can pick on him because he's different, but he never lets that make him change. He's true to himself and is an example to all of us to have the courage to be as weird as we want to be.

    • @snowrocket
      @snowrocket Před rokem +15

      Mmm, yeah, sort of. But he's GOOD, harmless weird, not evil weird like a guy being mean to your daughter or pet. I'll take good, harmless weird all day.

    • @ghostwriter1415
      @ghostwriter1415 Před rokem +14

      @@snowrocket me too. I like the way you worded that. People that mean no harm should be treated decently, even if their craft is not your cup of tea. Love & respect to you snowrocket

    • @snowrocket
      @snowrocket Před rokem +5

      @@ghostwriter1415 Thank you.

  • @godbluffvdgg
    @godbluffvdgg Před 10 měsíci +7

    Al doing the Whiplash with the Accordion was one of his best parodies...

  • @Tron08
    @Tron08 Před rokem +3

    Love how wholesome Weird Al is, glad he has stayed grounded through his success, big respect.

  • @billc.2627
    @billc.2627 Před rokem +100

    The Man, the Myth, the Legend, Weird Al Yankovic!
    I have been a huge fan of his since I was a kid and have been lucky to see him perform live.
    As the great Homer Simpson once said. "He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life."

    • @Jabberwok28
      @Jabberwok28 Před rokem +4

      I am glad that someone else recognizes the occasional wisdom of Homer J Simpson.