Live at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, WA on June 28, 2022, as part of the Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour
"Leeches"Moving to the wetlands, gonna farm a lot of leeches, moving to the wetlands gonna farm me a lot of leeches ~ Millions of leaches suck blood from me, millions of leeches, suck blood for free. PASSOUT!
I went to see The Presidents waaay back in the 90's. They were jamming through their set and got to Lump. They rocked it of course, but ended with Al's line from Gump. Then the spotlights swooped around into the general admission audience and there was Al jumping around with the rest of us! It was glorious and the only time I've ever pushed through a crowd to meet a celebrity.
When we saw him last month he did Albuquerque and went off for 15 minutes naming all the different types of donuts and then started the song all over again. It was the best moment of my life.
Presidents of the United States, was my first and last concert with my mom before cancer took her.. Weird AL was the next for us to see.. this makes my heart So Happy! BLESS YOU ALL!
This was SO awesome to see in person. We had no idea what was going on and watching it again it’s like, “Oh my god. They DID THAT!” It was probably the best concert I’ve ever been to. Thank you so much for an amazing show!
My dad loved weird al. He passed away about 11 years ago but I still remember me and him being in the car in the 90's when I was little and singing all of the songs. Stay weird, Al.
When Weird Al ended the song gump with "And that's all I have to say about that", Chris Ballew said that was a better ending for Lump than his own ending and incorporated that exact line in his song during live performances.
Honestly I would've thought this was done at the Puyallup Fair initially, considering how long Weird Al had played there and Chris being from the Puget Sound.
Just saw Weird Al in Grand Junction last night and his encore blew my mind. It was 10 minutes of something along the lines of a Maori Haka on crack. The band did it with him in perfect unison and it ended with a mantage of Nirvana, Amish paradise , word crimes. I can't express how grateful i am to be alive at the same time as Weird Al. The fact that he visited Grand Junction Colorado is huge. He could have easily sold out 2 nights in Denver, but instead visits Grand Junction and Greeley Colorado. Who does that?
I absolutely lost my mind and even cried when this happened last night, Al. Thank you for everything. You're a huge inspiration to me as a musician...well...drummer. But I like to write lyrics too so I like to think that kind of counts in some way.
I saw him at Hersheypark during his Running With Scissors tour. He was scheduled to do two shows that day, but the crowd was so big, he added a third show at the last minute.
Really difficult to believe that this guy is fuckin 62 years old right now, turning 63 this year. Keep rocking on, Al! You're such a huge inspiration to us all!! :D
Oh darn! How did I miss this? … I didn’t know Weird Al was in town. Heavy sigh! I saw him perform with Dr. Demento at the Paramount Theater/ Seattle back in 1984. We had orchestra pit seats. Such a thrill! I’ll be seeing Little Feat at the Moore Theater here in the Emerald City this August however. Can’t wait.
@@poppavein1 They are still kicking around! I was at that Bumbershoot Show. One of my favorite post Lowell local shows was when they were headliners at the Fourth of Jul-Ivar’s celebration at Myrtle Edwards park in 2001. Good times
Little Feat, wow…saw them in…1992 maybe with George Thorogood at Fiddler’s Green outside of Denver. Great show but I hate Fiddler’s Green because they cut the sound and raise the lights at 10pm on the dot due to being in a yupscale neighborhood. Of course Little Feat went last so they were cut off in the middle of an encore.
If you ever want an example of what it is to be authentic, look no further. What a poetic twist that someone popularly known for parodies is one of the most original living musical artists. How many many people he has empowered to be themselves. Just awesome
I met Chris Ballew when he did a surprise appearance (seriously, it was a same day announcement I think) at my tiny town's library in Washington state. It was so cool to see him basically perform out of a guitar case, and he was super nice and down to earth while he took pictures with me and my 3 year old daughter. Fun fact, Weird Al performed the accordion accompaniment to Chris's Caspar Baby pants song, Long Long Dream. It makes sense because a lot of Caspar Babypants songs are like junior versions of Weird Al's songs.
Knowing how great a musician Al is, seeing him genuinely appreciate the simplest chords with such enthusiasm is a testament to his wonderful character. I'm counting the days until the Weird Al movie, and the inevitable global realization of this magical entertainer and hopefully his backing band, who themselves deserve recognition for their contributions to the some times all too serious music industry. I'd rather stick my nostrils together with crazy glue, Than spend one more minute with you.
Your concert with emo was amazing last night I had alot of fun and bought some merch also thanks for giving us a little extra at the end. June 5th Calgary
I was a dj when this song came out. And to my knowledge I was the first person to play it on the radio at least anywhere in my vicinity. Hearing the two collaborate doing this song had never occurred to me. Now I realize that this performance is the duet that I needed in my life right now. I hear this and I think to myself, everything is going to be ok.
I hope Al keeps rockin’ for many years. I was that “brave” kid in high school wearing a Dare to be Stupid shirt. Saw Al in Pueblo at the State Fair, Running with Scissors tour, then again for Poodle Hat at the Pepsi Center. An amazing performer.
If time ran in reverse... Weird Al Yankovic would be a comedic artist of such amazing variety and talent that musicians everywhere would make covers of his songs as tribute.
Well that was very entertaining. 2 of my favorites on 1 stage. I've got just as many Weird Al Yankovic CDs as I've got of The Presidents of the United States of America's CDs. Thanks for the awesome video!
My brother gave me “even worse” and “dare to be stupid” when I was about 13, I thought you were so cute on the cover of “even worse” back then. later I got some cds of dr. demento, and saw you in concert once, I’ll never forget you running around the audience waving a giant pair of granny panties over your head. This is one of my fav songs from P.O.T.USA. It was so cool to see this! Thanks for sharing! 😁👍❤️
Man, it would have been awesome if Chris sang Gump after this. I’ve never seen a recording of an artist that Al parodied singing Al’s version of the song.
Saw you 12 years ago in flagstaff AZ! I've been listening to you since I was a young child when my dad introduced me to your music and I've always loved it! You still sound as amazing as ever! Thank you Al
You can't parody President songs, you can only make crossovers, they're already weird and satyrical themselves. Gump isn't really much funnier than Lump, just a crossover and different. Peaches already sounds like the greatest Weird Al parody ever!
I was lucky enough to be living in Panorama city California, when he was just getting started playing on the Dr. Demento show! loved his songs its still billy joel to me and pac-man!
Chris is really a cool dude. Does children's music now and super down to earth and loves to talk to fans. Still will listen to stompy the bear every once in a while.
Thanks for sharing this! I got a chance to meet Chris Ballew at a Casper Baby Pants show we took our toddler daughter to (Yes, tot rock is a thing). It was nice to be able to tell him thanks for making music we enjoy!
This was the first song I ever referred to as 'my favorite song', first song I knew the lyrics to (albeit just the chorus, I was very young).. Being performed by the first artist I ever referred to as 'my favorite musician'.... What an awesome combination of musicians to have on stage at once, I am so so so jealous of anyone who got to see this live...
Amazing show last night (he played Velvet Elvis, Midnight Star AND Nature Trail to Hell!!!) and this cover was a great and pleasant surprise. Weird Al is incredible, and Chris Ballew is a local treasure. Incidentally, about 13 years ago, I had the opportunity to go to Chris' house in West Seattle as part of a film crew. He was very gracious and inviting, and really easy to talk to. And he gave us all a Caspar Babypants album!
Oh yeah. The first album I ever bought was In 3D. Nature Trail To Hell was soooo great to see live. What a great show. I don’t think there was a person there who didn’t have a great time.
"Peaches" does sound like it should be the Weird Al parody version of a more serious song and I love it for being original.
"Leeches"Moving to the wetlands, gonna farm a lot of leeches, moving to the wetlands gonna farm me a lot of leeches ~ Millions of leaches suck blood from me, millions of leeches, suck blood for free. PASSOUT!
A lot of PUSA's songs are like that. Also check out Caspar Babypants, which is the project Ballew launched after PUSA disbanded.
He could parody it and call it "Leeches"
Lol yes!
Camping in the country,
Gonna meet a lot of leeches...
Millions of leeches,
Leeches on me...
I went to see The Presidents waaay back in the 90's. They were jamming through their set and got to Lump. They rocked it of course, but ended with Al's line from Gump. Then the spotlights swooped around into the general admission audience and there was Al jumping around with the rest of us! It was glorious and the only time I've ever pushed through a crowd to meet a celebrity.
Wow
TBH, I forgot all about Gump 'till I read your comment.
WHAAAAA???? 🤯🥰🤯🥰🤯
How many people know AL produced that Presidents album??
They always put on a kick ass show!!
My dumbass thought this was Yankovic singing Jack Black's Bowser song "Peaches".
Likewise.
No question, Weird Al is the coolest person on earth. Period.
"He who has tired of Weird Al has tired of life" -Homer Simpson
I have a birth mark that looks a lot like Al....
When I let "That" hair grow out
... Exclamation Point! !
I have to call this out, sorry - Chris Ballew is the coolest person on earth. Weird Al is a close second.
I would agree but Chris Ballew is also on this video, hard to say whos the coolest
When we saw him last month he did Albuquerque and went off for 15 minutes naming all the different types of donuts and then started the song all over again. It was the best moment of my life.
Do you have any... Halle Berry?
@@janus14cp NO!
Yes! He did that in Boise, and it was one of my favorite parts of the show.
YES he did this in Huntington! That concert was so amazing
do you have any... Barberry donuts?
This is the most 90s thing ever.
Also, the song is already a bit silly, so can’t really be parodied.
Though Al parodied Lump
But it was though lol
So is "Lump" but he managed to do "Gump".
So a parody called "Leeches" wouldn't have worked?
@@jimkid1392 bro that totally would have worked 😂
Presidents of the United States, was my first and last concert with my mom before cancer took her.. Weird AL was the next for us to see.. this makes my heart So Happy!
BLESS YOU ALL!
This was SO awesome to see in person. We had no idea what was going on and watching it again it’s like, “Oh my god. They DID THAT!” It was probably the best concert I’ve ever been to. Thank you so much for an amazing show!
I lost my freaking mind and even cried like a dang baby. Last night was incredible
I was there too, amazing show!
Once in a lifetime
I can’t wait till August when I go!
Oh nice, though he wasn't doing parodies. I'm going to see him tonight , so stoked.
My husband is a volunteer firefighter and most members are given nicknames by the older members. His is Peaches. Love the song!
Haha...that sounds like a fun practice. Not if derogatory of course...
THE MAN. THE MYTH. THE LEGEND!!
Weird Al's band are some of the most understated musicians today. They can play anything!
These musicians have stuck with Al for over 40 years. That says a lot about what kind of person Al is.
Even his touring crew is the same.
Very few musicians are trans-generational. Weird Al is one of the very, very, very few.
Jim West also does his own guitar work on the side 😊
There was a concert at the Star Plaza I've seen him there numerous times I don't remember which one, Jim just started playing "Purple Haze"
My dad loved weird al. He passed away about 11 years ago but I still remember me and him being in the car in the 90's when I was little and singing all of the songs. Stay weird, Al.
When Weird Al ended the song gump with "And that's all I have to say about that", Chris Ballew said that was a better ending for Lump than his own ending and incorporated that exact line in his song during live performances.
I'd honestly like to hear an album where Weird Al just covers songs like this. I think it'd be great
From your lips to Al's ear, I hope
"The Sincerity Album" - just covers of songs that Weird Al has loved over the years. Would be awesome...
Here's all the covers from the Vanity Tour. Go to the description for a download link:
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I'd just like to see another album with some new stuff on it. Here's a great title: Strings Attached.
@@johnnypolo1983 Yeah right, like i'm gonna click on that.
was anyone else expecting the Mario song?
I forgot the Mario song existed
Nope
Yea
No
I like how Chris Ballew was going to stand on the stool, got one foot on it, and went 'Nope, that swivels, bad idea.'
yeah, I saw that! Lol! I bet he's thinking, "maybe if I was 20 years younger"
Got myself an ear worm, Weird Al singing about some peaches. Got myself an ear worm, Weird Al singing about some peaches. 🎵
I like that Weird Al can sing just any old song and we love it so much.
When we needed him most he returned.
He never truly left. He has always been in our hearts, watching, waiting.
I guess that mean that you'll never know what to expect at a "Weird Al" concert.
Honestly I would've thought this was done at the Puyallup Fair initially, considering how long Weird Al had played there and Chris being from the Puget Sound.
Just saw Weird Al in Grand Junction last night and his encore blew my mind. It was 10 minutes of something along the lines of a Maori Haka on crack. The band did it with him in perfect unison and it ended with a mantage of Nirvana, Amish paradise , word crimes. I can't express how grateful i am to be alive at the same time as Weird Al. The fact that he visited Grand Junction Colorado is huge. He could have easily sold out 2 nights in Denver, but instead visits Grand Junction and Greeley Colorado. Who does that?
Sounds like he did the "Yoda Chant" What's crazy is it changes from tour to tour, but they always do it in unison and with a medley of songs
The Yoda Chant?? It’s brilliant.
How is it humanly possible for one person to contain this much awesome?
When I saw the word peaches I thought it was the song from the Mario movie 😭😭😭
Me too 😢😞
I was expecting it to be both knowing al
I loved his funny covers since the 80s when I was kid weird al is so great
Peaches is a fantastic song! Love the Presidents. Great job Al! 💖
You know you made awesome music when Al just covers it and doesn't parody it.
I absolutely lost my mind and even cried when this happened last night, Al.
Thank you for everything. You're a huge inspiration to me as a musician...well...drummer. But I like to write lyrics too so I like to think that kind of counts in some way.
I saw him at Hersheypark during his Running With Scissors tour. He was scheduled to do two shows that day, but the crowd was so big, he added a third show at the last minute.
Breaking news : after several centuries weird al started to age and he still looks great
But Chris is still holding off from dipping his toes into the aging pool. Somehow that guy looks just as he did in the 90s.
Another reminder that weird Al is immortal.
The only way I could be more excited about this is if I saw it live. This makes me so happy. I want to share this with all of me nonexistent friends!
Al has beautiful hair!!!!
I just subscribed! I love “Weird Al” Yankovic! I just saw him in concert today! 🤩
When the writer of the song joins you on stage. Epic moment!
I still have copies of the first 3 albums on vinyl, original release. They sound great!
ok, who wrote it?
@@concken1 Um, Chris Ballew.
Amazing show
Weird Al = Joy!!
Al's not afraid to be as silly as he wants, always celebrating joyfulness!!
Really difficult to believe that this guy is fuckin 62 years old right now, turning 63 this year. Keep rocking on, Al! You're such a huge inspiration to us all!! :D
Oh darn! How did I miss this? … I didn’t know Weird Al was in town. Heavy sigh! I saw him perform with Dr. Demento at the Paramount Theater/ Seattle back in 1984. We had orchestra pit seats. Such a thrill!
I’ll be seeing Little Feat at the Moore Theater here in the Emerald City this August however. Can’t wait.
Little Feat?! Last time I saw them was about 30 years ago (Bumbershoot?), and took my young son to his first concert.
@@poppavein1 They are still kicking around! I was at that Bumbershoot Show. One of my favorite post Lowell local shows was when they were headliners at the Fourth of Jul-Ivar’s celebration at Myrtle Edwards park in 2001. Good times
Little Feat, wow…saw them in…1992 maybe with George Thorogood at Fiddler’s Green outside of Denver. Great show but I hate Fiddler’s Green because they cut the sound and raise the lights at 10pm on the dot due to being in a yupscale neighborhood. Of course Little Feat went last so they were cut off in the middle of an encore.
If you ever want an example of what it is to be authentic, look no further. What a poetic twist that someone popularly known for parodies is one of the most original living musical artists. How many many people he has empowered to be themselves. Just awesome
Saw him in Bakersfield a week or so ago with my wife. Funnest concert I’ve ever been to.
I met Chris Ballew when he did a surprise appearance (seriously, it was a same day announcement I think) at my tiny town's library in Washington state. It was so cool to see him basically perform out of a guitar case, and he was super nice and down to earth while he took pictures with me and my 3 year old daughter. Fun fact, Weird Al performed the accordion accompaniment to Chris's Caspar Baby pants song, Long Long Dream. It makes sense because a lot of Caspar Babypants songs are like junior versions of Weird Al's songs.
I have listened to this lyrical wordsmith since i was but a tween.
and still he sounds great and hasn't lost that fire of his youth.
Weird All doesn't just perform music. Weird Al IS music.
How many people know about Al's TV show? If you do, you can really say that you are a true fan.
Are we going to talk about the name of the concert tour? I love it! (More folks should name their tours something similar. We all know I'm right.)
Weird Al covering a jam I have heard a thousand times growing up. I love this.
A peach jam? ;)
@@benjaminjackson8663 beat me to it!
Knowing how great a musician Al is, seeing him genuinely appreciate the simplest chords with such enthusiasm is a testament to his wonderful character. I'm counting the days until the Weird Al movie, and the inevitable global realization of this magical entertainer and hopefully his backing band, who themselves deserve recognition for their contributions to the some times all too serious music industry.
I'd rather stick my nostrils together with crazy glue,
Than spend one more minute with you.
I just can't stop raving about Al's impeccable vocal technique and the skill of his band. Rock on. Stay weird.
It's sad that one of the last normal man in 2022 calls himself weird. Lol. Love you man. Thank you for standing for human liberty.
hey weird al we went to your concert about a week ago it was amazing and we got one of your tour shirts keep up the amazing singing!
Your concert with emo was amazing last night I had alot of fun and bought some merch also thanks for giving us a little extra at the end. June 5th Calgary
I was a dj when this song came out. And to my knowledge I was the first person to play it on the radio at least anywhere in my vicinity. Hearing the two collaborate doing this song had never occurred to me. Now I realize that this performance is the duet that I needed in my life right now. I hear this and I think to myself, everything is going to be ok.
this is rad. So cool to see Al rockin to the same music I liked twenty plus years ago.
I hope Al keeps rockin’ for many years. I was that “brave” kid in high school wearing a Dare to be Stupid shirt. Saw Al in Pueblo at the State Fair, Running with Scissors tour, then again for Poodle Hat at the Pepsi Center. An amazing performer.
The best music collab! It just makes sense to have Weird Al sing this song.
If time ran in reverse...
Weird Al Yankovic would be a comedic artist of such amazing variety and talent that musicians everywhere would make covers of his songs as tribute.
I would have lost my god damn mind!!!
This is the stuff in music than transcends all, you can't put this into words....I dunno why it makes me cry but it does!
I can’t wait to go to his concert!! 😝
Me and my dad are seeing you perform on my birthday, we got VIP tickets!
I heard Chris Ballew being interviewed and he talked about the time he almost set Al's hair on fire.
Just saw you in Santa Barbara a few days ago with Emo Philips. You guys are awesome! 🎵👏
I think about Weird Al all the time. At random points in my life. I was at the arcade the other day thinking about him. So random. Yet so awesome
Well that was very entertaining. 2 of my favorites on 1 stage. I've got just as many Weird Al Yankovic CDs as I've got of The Presidents of the United States of America's CDs. Thanks for the awesome video!
My brother gave me “even worse” and “dare to be stupid” when I was about 13, I thought you were so cute on the cover of “even worse” back then. later I got some cds of dr. demento, and saw you in concert once, I’ll never forget you running around the audience waving a giant pair of granny panties over your head. This is one of my fav songs from P.O.T.USA. It was so cool to see this! Thanks for sharing! 😁👍❤️
The presidents are one of my favourite bands! When I saw the title, I thought "nah, it couldn't be..."
Al's voice is also perfect for this song.
Al’s voice is perfect for any song. His range and control are beyond amazing!
I saw an article about this video. I surprised myself. That's the happiest I've been in a while just to see that video. LOL
Man, it would have been awesome if Chris sang Gump after this. I’ve never seen a recording of an artist that Al parodied singing Al’s version of the song.
Things aren't so great in the US. I'm so glad that I can count on Weird Al to lighten my mood and make me smile.
Al is 1000% my favorite musical artist
This is so good. I would love an album of covers of Al's favourite songs.
Shine on, you crazy diamonds.
Saw you 12 years ago in flagstaff AZ! I've been listening to you since I was a young child when my dad introduced me to your music and I've always loved it! You still sound as amazing as ever! Thank you Al
Two certified legends on stage. Presidents are awesome and Weird Al is my idol.
Weird Al Yankovic is amazing I'm glad to see he is still performing and making music
Of course Weird Al makes a parody song about Peaches...
Wait, no, this isn't a parody but a legit song and yet fits him so well
Yeah, it was already weird enough to be a Weird Al song.
You can't parody President songs, you can only make crossovers, they're already weird and satyrical themselves. Gump isn't really much funnier than Lump, just a crossover and different. Peaches already sounds like the greatest Weird Al parody ever!
Fun fact: This man is 62 years old
I've never seen Al do an actual cover. Perfectly wholesome!
Al, thank you for your entire life of bringing joy and laughter.
Oh my god, as a big PUSA and Weird Al fan this would be a dream to see this in person.
😭😭😭 Takes me back to the late 90's.
I was lucky enough to be living in Panorama city California, when he was just getting started playing on the Dr. Demento show! loved his songs its still billy joel to me and pac-man!
I am so happy this exist
watching two of my favorite musicians performing together is just the kind of pick me up i needed today. 😺
The Doors and PUSA are two of my all time favorite bands. Weird Al loves both and has worked with them perfectly. This brings joy to my soul 😊
So you've never heard Weird Al's parody about going to the laundromat? "Bleaches!"
🎶😎🎶
i thought this was going to be Peaches from the mario movie, but i aint disappointed.
How the hell would it be peaches from the mario movie when this was before the mario movie?
@@trentthen642🤡🤡
Chris is really a cool dude. Does children's music now and super down to earth and loves to talk to fans. Still will listen to stompy the bear every once in a while.
I would argue he always did Children's music. Besides the odd expletive, all their music is wholesome, happy, and turns everyone into 8-year-olds.
I WAS THERE. IT WAS SO AWESOME TO SEE YOU
Al is such a performer, love his live presence
Thanks for sharing this! I got a chance to meet Chris Ballew at a Casper Baby Pants show we took our toddler daughter to (Yes, tot rock is a thing). It was nice to be able to tell him thanks for making music we enjoy!
When I’m having a ruff day, this man’s music brightens my soul! Thank you Al 💕
Hello dear how are you doing today How's everything going?
Are you a dog by chance?
Oh huzzah. How gloriously daft.
I didn't even know I needed this. Glad I found it.
Brilliant. I bet that was the performance of a lifetime, for everyone, performer and audience alike.
This was the first song I ever referred to as 'my favorite song', first song I knew the lyrics to (albeit just the chorus, I was very young).. Being performed by the first artist I ever referred to as 'my favorite musician'.... What an awesome combination of musicians to have on stage at once, I am so so so jealous of anyone who got to see this live...
Weird Al became my favourite artist when I was 11. I am 41 now, and that has not changed.
mine was she's lump for some reason, my retarded ass had my poor parents listening to that on repeat almost 24/7 for .. probably more than a year
Amazing show last night (he played Velvet Elvis, Midnight Star AND Nature Trail to Hell!!!) and this cover was a great and pleasant surprise. Weird Al is incredible, and Chris Ballew is a local treasure. Incidentally, about 13 years ago, I had the opportunity to go to Chris' house in West Seattle as part of a film crew. He was very gracious and inviting, and really easy to talk to. And he gave us all a Caspar Babypants album!
Oh yeah. The first album I ever bought was In 3D. Nature Trail To Hell was soooo great to see live. What a great show. I don’t think there was a person there who didn’t have a great time.