Weezer - Africa (starring Weird Al Yankovic)

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  • The blessings don't stop ☔️ 🙏 New Africa video starring Weird Al.
    Stream + download the song: Weezer.lnk.to/TheTealAlbum
    Celebrating 30 years of The Blue Album on The Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour w/ The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. Come see the album played in full each night + your favorite Weezer songs, rarities & more. Dates + tickets: weezer.com/tour
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    Directed by Brendan Walter and Jade Ehlers
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  • @seannordeen5019
    @seannordeen5019 Před 5 lety +15311

    Weird Al, a man whose career has outlasted most of those he parodied.

    • @augurseer
      @augurseer Před 5 lety +444

      So damn true!!!!! And led a cleaner. Safer and smarter family life.

    • @Saishannumber3
      @Saishannumber3 Před 5 lety +233

      But paradoxically, his fame never led him to non-english-spoking country. So sad to see that in EU he is not so known

    • @gtaproguides89
      @gtaproguides89 Před 5 lety +26

      So so true

    • @gtaproguides89
      @gtaproguides89 Před 5 lety +46

      Nobody would of bet on that 20 years ago

    • @ryanevans3206
      @ryanevans3206 Před 5 lety +132

      His nerd following is strong.

  • @dvdwmplr
    @dvdwmplr Před rokem +3224

    The fact that this isn't parody... just a straight-up cover...speaks volumes...

    • @ryandavies4554
      @ryandavies4554 Před rokem +90

      it just shows how talented he really is

    • @pameladaley955
      @pameladaley955 Před rokem +51

      HAHAHA! Oh it's DEFINITELY a parody! It's just a beautifully sung/played one! Al (RUBBER MAN) should give you the hint!

    • @MJG206
      @MJG206 Před rokem +82

      @@pameladaley955 The song isnt parody tho. Just him parodying the band.

    • @pameladaley955
      @pameladaley955 Před rokem

      @@MJG206 Actually - it's Weezer parodying themselves as they set up the whole Al and his band goof. As to Weezer covering Africa in the first place...

    • @tinfoil1225
      @tinfoil1225 Před rokem +52

      ​@@ryandavies4554 pretty sure Rivers Cuomo is the one singing this song

  • @thebryang
    @thebryang Před 10 měsíci +715

    Just found out this existed... And now I think Weird Al needs to be the next Superbowl headliner.

    • @markmower6507
      @markmower6507 Před 9 měsíci +13

      Absolutely. No Wardrobe Malfunctions though...

    • @caronstout354
      @caronstout354 Před 8 měsíci +26

      With all parodies of previous Superbowl halftime acts...

    • @adamcrum1723
      @adamcrum1723 Před 2 měsíci +18

      Weird Al should be the only halftime show of the super bowl...from now on...

    • @shantipoet
      @shantipoet Před 2 měsíci +5

      How do we make this happen?

    • @eccolibri60
      @eccolibri60 Před 2 měsíci +14

      It was tried several years ago. A petition was circulating, but nothing came of it. It would have been the best halftime show of all time.

  • @mikelee9886
    @mikelee9886 Před 4 měsíci +249

    I stood in line to get into San Diego Comic Con behind Weird Al about 20-25 years ago (wasn’t a long line, like 10 mins), super nice guy. Totally humble, friendly, was just there as a general person not in a panel or at a booth or anything, just joked around with the people in line around him, and then waved and went on his way like a normal person. Total class act.

    • @Alejandraflores-gp1yi
      @Alejandraflores-gp1yi Před 2 měsíci +3

      Lucky!!

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

    • @MS-sr6mj
      @MS-sr6mj Před měsícem

      He is a normal person.

    • @legerdemain
      @legerdemain Před 9 dny

      @@MS-sr6mj yes, a normal person, but a weird Al.

  • @gr8nesshumility741
    @gr8nesshumility741 Před 2 lety +3114

    Brian Setzer (the musician) once seriously stated that Weird Al was the most talented musician he’s ever heard, due to the fact that he parodies nearly every single genre and dozens of artists and he excels at performing all of their styles.
    Tons of his original songs are excellent too.

    • @southernbreeze3278
      @southernbreeze3278 Před 2 lety +64

      In spite of that, I still think Weird Al is quite talented

    • @timchoderus4796
      @timchoderus4796 Před 2 lety +9

      Funny, kyle!

    • @oldsalt8011
      @oldsalt8011 Před 2 lety +9

      Brian Setzer...ugh, that guy is a chump.

    • @mikesweeney5619
      @mikesweeney5619 Před 2 lety +50

      @@oldsalt8011 Hardly..he was the founding member of "Stray Cats",and later The Brian Setzer Orchestra....

    • @pablojose4890
      @pablojose4890 Před 2 lety +65

      @@oldsalt8011 You're thinking of Brian Stelter, the effeminate CNN news guy

  • @SpudEater
    @SpudEater Před 4 lety +5144

    Me: “That’s not weird Al.”
    *Sees high kick*
    “That just may be weird Al”
    *Sees accordion*
    “That’s him.”

    • @leelouh
      @leelouh Před 4 lety +71

      Speaking of, high kick at 2:14. You're all welcome!

    • @mikey_suzefour
      @mikey_suzefour Před 4 lety +38

      @@leelouh Weird Al's dream of being a Rockette (2:14)

    • @stephweasenforth7891
      @stephweasenforth7891 Před 4 lety +49

      His high notes in “I bless the rains down in Africa” gave it away for me, but you’re right. The high kick and accordion also were massive hints.

    • @vargrlif8340
      @vargrlif8340 Před 4 lety +14

      Seeing him hit those power chords felt wrong....

    • @texasguy5377
      @texasguy5377 Před 4 lety +1

      lol hellyeah man.

  • @T1NF01L
    @T1NF01L Před rokem +2368

    Can we all agree weird al is a national treasure

  • @scotttodd7842
    @scotttodd7842 Před rokem +552

    I'm fairly convinced that Weird Al is some unique blend between a genius composer and a part-time ninja.

    • @darkstorminc
      @darkstorminc Před 5 měsíci +14

      this is the secret truth only true fans know.

    • @user-tg1pu5mo2r
      @user-tg1pu5mo2r Před 2 měsíci +2

      Hahaha 😂

    • @Venjur40
      @Venjur40 Před 2 měsíci +6

      I saw a post a bit ago, and it said he is basically our modern day Mozart, and it had all these similar attributes, and comparisons, and I can think nothing more than, how accurate a claim that is...

    • @UnburiedTalents
      @UnburiedTalents Před 2 měsíci

      I believe it's autism. I'm a therapist on the autism spectrum myself, and the signs are there.

    • @Aziz.500
      @Aziz.500 Před 16 dny

      @@UnburiedTalents therapist on autism spectrum?....

  • @Kentdotk
    @Kentdotk Před 5 lety +2881

    Weird Al dressed as Rivers Cuomo from the Buddy Holly video lip syncing Weezer covering Africa by Toto while parodying the video for Undone(the sweater song). So meta.

  • @nathanland8246
    @nathanland8246 Před 5 lety +4672

    Waiting for America to wake up and demand Weird Al do a Super Bowl halftime show!

    • @TheWobbie84
      @TheWobbie84 Před 5 lety +86

      They wasted the 50th. He would have been perfect for that

    • @GeonQuuin
      @GeonQuuin Před 5 lety +107

      I've never cared for football but if Weird Al is going to perform in the half time show, I'd definitely tune in to watch

    • @daynechastant
      @daynechastant Před 5 lety +72

      Waiting for America (the band) to ask Weird Al to Cover "A Horse With No Name."

    • @mattforbes7833
      @mattforbes7833 Před 5 lety +17

      Nah weird Al isn't a racist.

    • @kinglobster4172
      @kinglobster4172 Před 5 lety +1

      YES

  • @CiPhEr505
    @CiPhEr505 Před rokem +423

    *Weird Al Is A Boss*
    Parody artist with an Accordion - Five Grammy awards, 11 Nominations. Four Gold records. Six Platinum records. More than 1,000 live shows. First Billboard Top Ten Single - - was almost three decades into a career that's still going.
    There is no equal in our day and age... because nobody rocks Accordions. Props to Weird Al

    • @thexalon
      @thexalon Před rokem +19

      "perhaps not technically the best but arguably the most famous accordion player in an extremely specific genre of music"

    • @virginiagross5836
      @virginiagross5836 Před rokem +8

      Don’t forget how humble this national treasure is!

    • @scotabot7826
      @scotabot7826 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Couldn't have said it any better, and the best part is Al is the SAME person he was 40 years ago!! I still remember hearing him on the late night Dr. Demento show before his career started!!! Awesome times!!!

  • @fizgig2016
    @fizgig2016 Před 7 měsíci +220

    Almost didn't recognize Al until he did his Weird Al kick. Man is a musical genius I tell you.

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

    • @TheThewulasvegas
      @TheThewulasvegas Před 2 měsíci

      I need you to know, me too. I’m stoned.

    • @marclabelle4253
      @marclabelle4253 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I thought something was wrong... he didn't look right, but I seriously fell for the "he's on keyboard of course" ruse.

    • @scriptorioiio4008
      @scriptorioiio4008 Před měsícem

      Thinking the same, awesomeness

    • @jan_vyhnak
      @jan_vyhnak Před měsícem +1

      Its weird because Weird Al is not weird here at all.

  • @rudetc
    @rudetc Před 5 lety +2244

    Isn't it weird the way Weird Al and Superman have never been seen in the same room?

    • @Moonbeam143
      @Moonbeam143 Před 5 lety +27

      I say it was odd.

    • @s3cr3tpassword
      @s3cr3tpassword Před 5 lety +13

      I'm part of the iluminati. STAY IN YOUR SEAT! WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU!

    • @EdwardLGreenActor
      @EdwardLGreenActor Před 5 lety +38

      Oh come on... I mean Weird Al wears glasses and Superman doesn't! How can you possibly suggest that...
      ...wait.
      DAMN IT!

    • @FadingVitals
      @FadingVitals Před 5 lety +4

      bold, told cold, hold in old mold, sold as gold. old unfunny joke. bet you're proud. excited by the thumbs

    • @VtuberSilver
      @VtuberSilver Před 5 lety +4

      And going to give his comment a thumbs up, and yours a thumbs down.
      Because I can.

  • @cjscrubs
    @cjscrubs Před rokem +2432

    I love how Weird Al is sporting the Buddy Holly attire.

    • @c-moon9770
      @c-moon9770 Před rokem +89

      Did anyone try the fish?!

    • @Travenspear8
      @Travenspear8 Před rokem +96

      And the video is essentially a parody of their Undone video

    • @Nik_Andreu
      @Nik_Andreu Před rokem +50

      @@c-moon9770 It's not so good al

    • @ElbisPen
      @ElbisPen Před rokem +11

      ❤hola I love this song saludos from Colombia❤❤2022

    • @bobm.3866
      @bobm.3866 Před rokem +17

      Seriously guy’s, try the fish!

  • @hungryewok1684
    @hungryewok1684 Před rokem +87

    "Who ever is tired of Weird AL is tired of life"
    -Homer Simpson
    Truer words have seldom been spoken

    • @legionaireb
      @legionaireb Před 2 měsíci +2

      I'll never tire of Weird Al, but honestly, I AM getting tired of seeing this comment EVERY TIME.

    • @WhatIsMatter101
      @WhatIsMatter101 Před dnem

      Its called Hive Mind Mentality. One person says something and gets copied... blah blah blah... basically destroys critical thinking of average person.

  • @christieleonard4359
    @christieleonard4359 Před rokem +429

    That high kick followed by them moves... 👏 👏👏✊️

    • @thunda7928
      @thunda7928 Před rokem +27

      Not many dudes still doing kicks over their head at 60

    • @killerseddie8295
      @killerseddie8295 Před rokem +14

      The kick is when I was sure it was him

    • @pinchegreg1
      @pinchegreg1 Před 11 měsíci +9

      I know I laughed out loud when the great Al did it out of the blue he is a genius clown I love his brain❤

    • @ElationProductions
      @ElationProductions Před 6 měsíci +5

      I threw my back out just watching that. 😆

    • @samanthahamilton9117
      @samanthahamilton9117 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I actually sat in a radio station waiting room with a young fella with weird hair back in ‘81 or so. I was there to interview for a DJ gig (I wound up being hired by the other major rock station in the market), and he was there to plug (in person) this Dr. Demento cut called Another One Rides the Bus. (That station played the single, but passed on me; the other station hired me, but refused to play Weird Al. The takeaway? Weird Al is known to the cognoscenti as one of the most creative artists of his generation, and I use a public platform to comment on him. Oh, and neither radio station exists in the same form it did. Oh - and just two years older than he, I couldn’t even think about doing that kick even as a one-take.)

  • @StrongStyleNinja
    @StrongStyleNinja Před 5 lety +835

    Weird Al killed it with looking like Rivers. Rivers should’ve came in as Weird Al with the accordion solo.

    • @emanonic82
      @emanonic82 Před 5 lety +25

      That's what I was waiting for... #MissedOpportunity

    • @caseycarden1179
      @caseycarden1179 Před 5 lety +5

      My sentiments exactly

    • @achanwahn
      @achanwahn Před 5 lety +3

      Yes!!!
      #MissedOpportunity

    • @mandradon
      @mandradon Před 5 lety +14

      I thought that was Rivers for a while. Then saw his Weird Al Faces and knew.

    • @adog3129
      @adog3129 Před 5 lety +6

      ohh, i was wondering where weird al was and why the lead singer was acting so weird.

  • @MrKavka
    @MrKavka Před 5 lety +2144

    It's so crazy to me that when I was a kid, in the 80's, I wrote Weird Al a letter, and he sent a hand written response with a picture and an autograph. That's probably one of the main reasons he's still around, he's a super cool dude. I was 40 years old the first time I saw him in concert, only regret is I waited so long!

    • @darrenporter1850
      @darrenporter1850 Před 5 lety +89

      Says alot of someone when they take time to reply.

    • @jakobvanklinken
      @jakobvanklinken Před 5 lety +66

      @@darrenporter1850 yes it does say a lot. When I was a kid I send Michael Jackson a letter and he also really took the time to respond. Someone like that makes you feel special you know?

    • @kentuckyboy541
      @kentuckyboy541 Před 5 lety +19

      I'm 43. It was a different and better time.

    • @darrenporter1850
      @darrenporter1850 Před 5 lety +42

      @@jakobvanklinken Michael Jackson. I won't make a joke. But that is cool.

    • @jennyswartzbaugh9
      @jennyswartzbaugh9 Před 5 lety +12

      That is super cool. Makes me wish I had written letters! Still love him!

  • @jesse7157
    @jesse7157 Před rokem +195

    I think its important to note that Weird Al isn't singing the actual song, that's Rivers. Al is playing Rivers **in the music video**.

    • @Hema1400
      @Hema1400 Před rokem +3

      Very important 😂

    • @cammyisinpain
      @cammyisinpain Před rokem +11

      fr, so many people praising al for his singing on this track when all he did was the video lol

    • @ethersthreshing
      @ethersthreshing Před 3 měsíci +4

      I wish it was, I like Al's voice

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

    • @Meela9088
      @Meela9088 Před 2 měsíci +8

      So rivers is singing while Al cosplays and lip syncs?

  • @jd194582
    @jd194582 Před rokem +221

    The louder you play this, the better it gets. This goes so fucking hard.

  • @penguinjonesesq
    @penguinjonesesq Před 5 lety +818

    Passed up the golden opportunity to have Rivers come in dressed as Weird Al for the accordion part

    • @JimiLaPointe
      @JimiLaPointe Před 5 lety +12

      Chris Martin I thought that was going to happen

    • @basstrammel1322
      @basstrammel1322 Před 5 lety +8

      Passed up on having rick Astley entering the stage.

    • @arewhyinoh8595
      @arewhyinoh8595 Před 5 lety

      How meta would that be? Kurt Cobain dressed as Rivers Cuomo dressed as Weird Al Yankovich. And he plays the solo from Smells Like Nirvana.

  • @MyHabbits
    @MyHabbits Před 5 lety +2511

    Me: "Is that Weird Al?"
    Al: *does a high kick and starts gyrating*
    Me: "Yep, it's Al."

    • @lnsflare1
      @lnsflare1 Před 5 lety +121

      *Accorddian intensifies*

    • @sienile
      @sienile Před 5 lety +18

      Took you long enough. I had it figured out within 5 secs.

    • @Youtube.Commen-tater
      @Youtube.Commen-tater Před 5 lety +64

      sienile I totally believe you, despite the band's absence onscreen until 8 secs. Thanks for adding, go subtract yourself

    • @luisarevalo4645
      @luisarevalo4645 Před 5 lety +9

      Literally. I new it was him when he started dancing !!!

    • @nicolacornolti7796
      @nicolacornolti7796 Před 5 lety +7

      Isn't it written on the title

  • @BadTiger
    @BadTiger Před rokem +93

    Weird Al deserves a lot more respect as a talented musician than he gets

    • @mickhoward1091
      @mickhoward1091 Před 11 měsíci +6

      There's two types of people in this world - those who think Weird Al is the best and those who don't.

  • @charlesking4939
    @charlesking4939 Před 10 měsíci +52

    Weird Al is an absolute Legend. What a showman

  • @darthbane4980
    @darthbane4980 Před 5 lety +653

    Weird Al Yankovic for Super Bowl halftime show

  • @grubbsy6046
    @grubbsy6046 Před 4 lety +3038

    "He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life" - Homer Simpson

    • @markp9366
      @markp9366 Před 3 lety +10

      Favorite episode

    • @donaldjohnson1148
      @donaldjohnson1148 Před 3 lety +13

      I don't remember this line but thank you for posting it. so true.

    • @Calzaki
      @Calzaki Před 3 lety +5

      @@facepalmization2841 Then I got tired of life after 9 and a half seasons

    • @drewg4323
      @drewg4323 Před 3 lety +9

      ​@@Calzaki The fact you had to announce this says more than we ever could

    • @rgstever
      @rgstever Před 3 lety +4

      @@Calzaki 9.5 is the magic number.

  • @stevephlyer
    @stevephlyer Před 3 měsíci +23

    My God! Whoever came up with the idea of matching these two improbable artists, is a genius!! Never a fan of remakes or covers, but this one should make TOTO proud. Seeing a serious Weird Al displaying true musical talent, is a gift.

    • @cascade3769
      @cascade3769 Před 2 měsíci

      There are scores of great covers!! What are you on about?

    • @MattGumbley
      @MattGumbley Před 2 měsíci

      TOTO recently made a cover of Hash Pipe, which is equally awesome.

  • @schmodedo
    @schmodedo Před rokem +12

    The chameleon with an accordion. Al should be an honorary member of every band.

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @bryanjwilkens
    @bryanjwilkens Před 2 lety +882

    Weird Al is damn near a senior citizen and dude still wiggles and rocks out like a 25 year old.

    • @hiramchik
      @hiramchik Před 2 lety +35

      Yes! He'll be 63 this coming October. Almost there!

    • @shivauncorry268
      @shivauncorry268 Před 2 lety +38

      That high kick at 2:17! I'm 20 years younger than him and İ can't do that anymore!

    • @armybeef68
      @armybeef68 Před 2 lety +3

      @@shivauncorry268
      2:15
      It's OK, not everyone is smart enough to know how to do it.

    • @armybeef68
      @armybeef68 Před 2 lety +10

      You just described Mick Jagger

    • @dawnmariebrown5401
      @dawnmariebrown5401 Před 2 lety +7

      Weird Al's awesome!
      Funniest man alive.

  • @tippity-toptown1725
    @tippity-toptown1725 Před 5 lety +2194

    Never in my life did I affiliate Weezer, Weird Al, and Toto together.
    It's like a weird fanfiction gone right.

  • @tonihuntington2387
    @tonihuntington2387 Před rokem +11

    That High Kick is the Rockest move I've seen since the 80's

  • @spacejunk2494
    @spacejunk2494 Před rokem +26

    Al keeps blowing my mind. I love him so much, he’s a real idol to look up too. He beats the odds that seemingly stacked against him. Some how we can always find him again or re-find him. Weird Al will never get old, for me.

  • @nickolaswatson6498
    @nickolaswatson6498 Před 5 lety +399

    I like to believe that when Weird Al walked in to film this, he was like
    "Alright, guys. How do you want to do this?"
    To which they replied
    "Start with your best impression of Rivers. And as the song goes on, just slowly become Weird Al. Then when the keyboard solo hits, everybody just lose their minds. Sound good?"
    And voila, we have Africa by Weezer

    • @martivanneste
      @martivanneste Před 5 lety +2

      Nickolas Watson That has to be exactly what happened & I love it!

    • @Allisonmarie567
      @Allisonmarie567 Před 5 lety +3

      "just slowly become Weird Al" killed me 😂

    • @redwitch12
      @redwitch12 Před 5 lety +2

      I have serious trouble understanding how this is not the top comment, because it flawlessly describes the timeline of events.

  • @jeremiah11111111
    @jeremiah11111111 Před 4 lety +3394

    Most bands: we play covers, then become big
    Weezer: we become big, then play covers

    • @robertgraybill8109
      @robertgraybill8109 Před 4 lety +4

      Sooo right.

    • @david2869
      @david2869 Před 4 lety +89

      Weird Al: I play parodies, then become big, then play covers

    • @Ancyker
      @Ancyker Před 4 lety +12

      @@david2869 "and then lip-sync"

    • @clipcoug1139
      @clipcoug1139 Před 4 lety +19

      @@Ancyker Weird Al can really do it all, can't he?

    • @logansh5261
      @logansh5261 Před 4 lety +4

      Yeah well they got big on their first debut so they got big before they even got the chance 😂😂😂

  • @brettguyer3736
    @brettguyer3736 Před rokem +19

    Love how Weezer and Weird Al did this...definitely one of the greatest songs of the 80's

  • @kerryripple8094
    @kerryripple8094 Před měsícem +1

    I heard an interview with Weird Al- that guy is amazing! He is super smart, graduating from high school and college early/young. He was called weird by other students, but he embraced that- making all of us who often feel weird to have someone to whom we can feel a connection. Also-super talented musically, his lyrics are so clever, and he doesn’t look like he aged a day.

  • @ReplayStation
    @ReplayStation Před 5 lety +9785

    Weird Al is a national treasure and we must protect him.

  • @kle2videoproductions
    @kle2videoproductions Před 5 lety +1614

    I still want my Weird Al Super Bowl Halftime show

    • @michellejirak9945
      @michellejirak9945 Před 5 lety +37

      Why hasn't this happened already? I need this!

    • @kiplingmartin4903
      @kiplingmartin4903 Před 5 lety +9

      I agree.

    • @rcasey
      @rcasey Před 5 lety +33

      We, as the internet, need to make this happen. This is the best idea I've heard in a few years! What a culmination of a great musical career. LET'S DO THIS!!!

    • @phil1268
      @phil1268 Před 5 lety +15

      Why isn't this on the ballot this november

    • @clagadin71
      @clagadin71 Před 5 lety +21

      I refuse to watch another football game until Al gets his half time show (I wont miss much since I only watch Hockey)

  • @bevwest7428
    @bevwest7428 Před rokem +10

    Al has so much fricken ENERGY! He can’t be contained in his own skin! Love it!

  • @Crobar808
    @Crobar808 Před měsícem +2

    Weird Al isn’t a parody oddly enough. It’s like an honor to have him do his thing with your work in certain circles. He’s a benchmark of recognition in a “weird” way

  • @fredblogs3308
    @fredblogs3308 Před 2 lety +1735

    How does Weird Al never age? I'm much younger than him and my knees hurt just watching him do that chicken dance.

    • @brettwallace1604
      @brettwallace1604 Před 2 lety +37

      The “knee” thing…dead on!

    • @lennychorn147
      @lennychorn147 Před 2 lety +10

      You and me both.

    • @SisterMaryTatas
      @SisterMaryTatas Před 2 lety +25

      And that high kick!!

    • @BigMikeMcBastard
      @BigMikeMcBastard Před 2 lety +45

      Don't be overweight, avoid high-impact activities, maintain regular physical activity. It sounds trite, but I work in healthcare and see the difference regularly. It's the difference between being hobbled in your 50s and physically active and with a good quality of life in your 80s.

    • @sarah2.017
      @sarah2.017 Před 2 lety +60

      @@BigMikeMcBastard And by all accounts, he's never used drugs, or drank excessively, and has been a vegetarian for much of his life. In short, he's taken care of himself.

  • @daleplatino
    @daleplatino Před 4 lety +2981

    Take away all the parodies and you'll realize that Weird Al is a genius and has had a very successful career in the music business.

    • @keithmounts1305
      @keithmounts1305 Před 4 lety +98

      Dale Latino he’s so successful, because of these parodies! He’s pure genius. I have loved him since he began in the early 80s.

    • @jarretjordan3837
      @jarretjordan3837 Před 4 lety +70

      He is a BOSS.
      brought my son to his first concert a few summers back. He loves weird Al now!!! He's 16 now and still jams to him. No shame in my boy. None. Proud of him

    • @bevil4aday
      @bevil4aday Před 4 lety +14

      @@keithmounts1305 Dr Dimento!

    • @bevil4aday
      @bevil4aday Před 4 lety +16

      #WeirdAlforRockandRollHoF

    • @HeavenlyFloodofRegen
      @HeavenlyFloodofRegen Před 4 lety +70

      Only three artists have #1 albums in three different decades: Michael Jackson, Madonna...and Weird Al!

  • @brainwithani5693
    @brainwithani5693 Před rokem +128

    Can we all just appreciate that Al has a great voice. He's actually a great singer.

    • @charlesdunn9222
      @charlesdunn9222 Před 11 měsíci +25

      He’s actually lip syncing. Sorry.

    • @chickadee677
      @chickadee677 Před 11 měsíci +5

      Al has a beautiful voice. Here's link to him singing a cover song on his Vanity tour.

    • @chickadee677
      @chickadee677 Před 11 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/DzcbEYtXAOU/video.html

    • @zorakj
      @zorakj Před 10 měsíci +19

      Yeah, he’s a great singer (check out the high notes on the Jurassic Park parody) but he’s not singing here.

    • @brainwithani5693
      @brainwithani5693 Před 9 měsíci +3

      How do you all know he's not singing?

  • @bgoinsowo1277
    @bgoinsowo1277 Před rokem +8

    I love how he starts doing the Elvis style leg wiggling

  • @Figripley
    @Figripley Před 2 lety +891

    Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame already. He's literally represented our entire music industry for the past 4 decades. HE should be inducting others at this point...

    • @glennclifford80817
      @glennclifford80817 Před 2 lety +25

      Weird Al needs to be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors as well as being inducted into the RNR HOF

    • @Snowwulf78
      @Snowwulf78 Před 2 lety +15

      He finally did get his star on the walk of Fame but definitely needs to be in the hall of fame too

    • @Milkboyswiss
      @Milkboyswiss Před 2 lety +2

      @@glennclifford80817 yeyyssysy

    • @eleSDSU
      @eleSDSU Před 2 lety +12

      @@Snowwulf78 Aww, sorry to burst the bubble but those stars are not real awards, they are bought and sold like graves or parking spaces. Weird Al deserves a real award not that.

    • @Snowwulf78
      @Snowwulf78 Před 2 lety +1

      @@eleSDSU I do know that but at least he finally got one.

  • @Sharakomusic
    @Sharakomusic Před 5 lety +1544

    We need to start worrying about what kind of world we are leaving behind for Weird AL Yankovic.

  • @ericwood1319
    @ericwood1319 Před 4 měsíci +17

    I just need to say that this video is my go-to video when I am sad or stressed. The leg kick at 2:17 is perfection and I have watched it over a 100 times.
    The song itself is a cover that Weezer forcefully agreed to do, and nailed it. Then parodying themselves with Weird Al is top notch. Using the buddy holly outfit plus the general concept of the video for Undone is just amazing. And also all of Al’s band mates nail the impressions of the Weezer guys.

  • @TheNicosmik
    @TheNicosmik Před 2 měsíci +1

    With Weird Al it's even more beautiful ❤️

  • @coriwimmer9847
    @coriwimmer9847 Před 4 lety +1020

    Weird Al hasn't aged since the 90's.
    Pretty sure he's an immortal.

    • @joannat5523
      @joannat5523 Před 4 lety +22

      And oddly, Al got younger than he was when he started in 1979.

    • @mrmagoo8510
      @mrmagoo8510 Před 4 lety +2

      @@joannat5523 That's weird!

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts Před 4 lety +3

      @@joannat5523 He wasn't a Vegan in 1979. Besides that, his career was just starting. I think this high rated comment, which is elsewhere in this video, sums him up nicely: "He's a ha-ha vampire." :p EDIT: He's Vegetarian, overall. Mostly Vegan, but sometimes he's OK with Dairy. EDIT 2: There's also the possibility that _maybe_ he puts Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on his skin after every shower. That _will_ keep skin from aging as much.

    • @FrogWalrus
      @FrogWalrus Před 4 lety +3

      Vegan? I thought he was a vegetarian.

    • @Chingloves
      @Chingloves Před 4 lety +3

      I hope so

  • @CMBGuitars
    @CMBGuitars Před 5 lety +1765

    Weird Al looks like he could peel back that sweater at any moment to reveal the Superman emblem.

    • @BlankityBlank
      @BlankityBlank Před 5 lety +24

      I thought the same thing. I believe Weird Al is Superman's alter-ego.

    • @punkin3073
      @punkin3073 Před 5 lety +5

      I thought the same thing!

    • @jasongwinn28
      @jasongwinn28 Před 5 lety +14

      Glad it wasn't just me. He's aged incredibly well. Weird Al, if you're reading this, bravo! I'm 20+ years younger than you and I'm not that limber.

    • @nadafro3116
      @nadafro3116 Před 5 lety +4

      Same thought

    • @Arigator2
      @Arigator2 Před 5 lety +6

      He's dressed like the Buddy Holly music video from Weezer. That is the outfit Weezer wore in the video.

  • @aaronboor2818
    @aaronboor2818 Před 5 dny

    Those electric guitar riffs, add a lot to an already great song

  • @aleckelsey2663
    @aleckelsey2663 Před rokem +31

    Al doesn't even really have to do much to get us cracking up. We've been conditioned by a master.

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @melissaschwalk2576
    @melissaschwalk2576 Před 5 lety +801

    Weird Al has the ability to make the entire comment section of a youtube video genuinely positive and uplifting. Weird Al has a universal "watching-a-kitten-sleep" effect on the entire human race. Send this man to the Middle East.

    • @niewissen9912
      @niewissen9912 Před 5 lety +11

      @daAnder71 believe nothing you hear and half of what you see. Some words of advise

    • @mtn9272
      @mtn9272 Před 5 lety +5

      He would probably get killed for being a devout Christian.

    • @MJ-ch7jk
      @MJ-ch7jk Před 5 lety +11

      Or we could just stop blowing up the Middle East 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @vladimirstroganoff4404
      @vladimirstroganoff4404 Před 5 lety +6

      Mike Walczyk No, we should bomb it more. Bomb it until there's nothing left.

    • @graphicsgod
      @graphicsgod Před 5 lety +8

      He is the living embodiment of Wild Stallions!! Through his music, world peace can become a reality.

  • @HauntHunter
    @HauntHunter Před 5 lety +1914

    The thing no one ever asked for but always needed.

    • @omarmickelson1204
      @omarmickelson1204 Před 5 lety +4

      @Galaxy gamer Pro I think he means the video, unless that was as equally sought after as the Africa cover

    • @draken882000
      @draken882000 Před 5 lety +14

      "Never before have I needed something until I received it" King Vegeta

    • @rowloeightyeight3425
      @rowloeightyeight3425 Před 5 lety +1

      Your comment is bad, everyone in this room is dumber for having heard it...

    • @draken882000
      @draken882000 Před 5 lety +2

      @@rowloeightyeight3425 salty much buddy?

    • @oibattery3198
      @oibattery3198 Před 5 lety +6

      A little girl asked for this

  • @Roonieap
    @Roonieap Před 9 měsíci +7

    24 million views? Pretty sure I'm 93% of those.

  • @silverbullet1620
    @silverbullet1620 Před rokem +13

    I am very impressed with this cover. As someone who sees music, can see the ebb and flow of the waves of each note as they pass by in beautiful colors, the flow of this song is excellent. This feels like an updated version of the original, but also has it's own soul. Thank you for doing such a good job.

    • @mortonkoopa4289
      @mortonkoopa4289 Před rokem +1

      Someone who sees music. Do you hear pudding?

    • @silverbullet1620
      @silverbullet1620 Před rokem

      @@mortonkoopa4289 Don't be a moron. It's called Synesthesia.

    • @markdmckenna
      @markdmckenna Před 2 měsíci

      @@mortonkoopa4289 the clinical term is synesthesia.

  • @larsonabilla474
    @larsonabilla474 Před 5 lety +939

    Weird Al has returned balance to the force and is clearly the chosen one

    • @bernieponcik1351
      @bernieponcik1351 Před 5 lety +4

      That's funny and a little disturbing.

    • @therasheck
      @therasheck Před 5 lety +4

      That farce is strong with this one.

    • @MasterOfKnowledge.
      @MasterOfKnowledge. Před 5 lety +6

      My, my, this here Anakin guy. Maybe Vader someday later, now he's just a small fry...

    • @thebonbomb
      @thebonbomb Před 5 lety +1

      I gave it the 667th like. Take that Satan!

    • @matthewaresogood
      @matthewaresogood Před 5 lety +1

      But he was somehow just amazing at every genre since the first time we saw him. Weird Al is a Mary Sue!

  • @ricaard
    @ricaard Před 3 lety +1974

    "I'm just a dude, playing a dude, playing another dude's song..."

    • @AdamWitmer
      @AdamWitmer Před 3 lety +74

      Or better: "I'm just a dude, playing a dude dressed as another dude, playing another dude's song". (Can't leave out the Buddy Holly outfit!)

    • @LASVEGASREALTOR
      @LASVEGASREALTOR Před 3 lety +16

      Dude that was a genius quote.

    • @Cyric76
      @Cyric76 Před 3 lety +18

      The dude abides.

    • @clevelandbci9562
      @clevelandbci9562 Před 3 lety +6

      You people.... arent funny. 😃😃😃

    • @Mike_Ka-Chowski
      @Mike_Ka-Chowski Před 3 lety +5

      Funny thing is RDJ did a lip sync for Elton John way back in the day

  • @shumwab
    @shumwab Před rokem +9

    Amazing cover! Showd how seriously talented this band is with those tight harmonies.

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @sazfretz1945
    @sazfretz1945 Před 2 měsíci

    This is one of my favorite 80s songs, and the cover is impeccable. I'm so glad they stayed true to the smooth sound of Toto.

  • @RingoMonsanto
    @RingoMonsanto Před 4 lety +2068

    I was waiting for Weird Al to appear, with his curly hair and glasses sometime in between the song, took me a while to realize it was him singing!

  • @IoEstasCedonta
    @IoEstasCedonta Před 2 lety +2642

    I spent about half the video wondering when Weird Al was going to show up, and then it hit me like a ton of bricks.

    • @Mike_from_Canmore
      @Mike_from_Canmore Před 2 lety +38

      Dam. so true.

    • @petergant8767
      @petergant8767 Před 2 lety +132

      You saw him do that high kick, OR, He whipped out his Accordion!?

    • @Sidragrosm
      @Sidragrosm Před 2 lety +88

      THAT'S what hit you like a ton of bricks..? OK - That I get; What smacked me upside the head..? was that Weird Al could ~Actually~ sing!

    • @Henny1888
      @Henny1888 Před 2 lety +26

      IKR???? You weren’t alone in that!!!

    • @petergant8767
      @petergant8767 Před 2 lety +62

      @@Sidragrosm That strikes me a little strange, when He's been singing comedy for so long, but, yeah, when he sings anything, the voice and instruments, are in perfect synchronization! Not a surprise, but, a pleasant realization!

  • @ronmartin5671
    @ronmartin5671 Před 7 měsíci +3

    First and foremost what most people don’t understand is Weird Al was/ Is a fabulous singer. His path just led him in a different direction.

  • @sandradickerson5461
    @sandradickerson5461 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Absolutely awesome!!! WEEZER and I'm 63 years old. ❤

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @TrueExodus7
    @TrueExodus7 Před 5 lety +1207

    The fact that Al is 59 years old and can move around flawlessly and kick that high is absolutely mind blowing. He doesn't even look like he's in his 40's!

    • @stephano1019
      @stephano1019 Před 5 lety +31

      That's what healthy eating does

    • @bluntraps9079
      @bluntraps9079 Před 5 lety +111

      @@stephano1019 no that's what being weird does to you time can't keep track of what it doesn't understand

    • @stephano1019
      @stephano1019 Před 5 lety +8

      That too

    • @tomslaughter9544
      @tomslaughter9544 Před 5 lety +18

      Hey! I'm in my 40's and I can dance like that. And do...often. It's offputting, awkward...But it's my only "go to" move at weddings and bar mitzvas.

    • @stapmoshun
      @stapmoshun Před 5 lety +4

      i dont think thats Al

  • @Mahlercougar
    @Mahlercougar Před 2 lety +708

    I didnt realize that the lead singer was Al until 02:14 with that leg drop..
    Classic AL.. 40+ years of parodies and still going strong!

    • @aj903
      @aj903 Před 2 lety +40

      I was totally crushing on “Rivers”, then half way through I realized it was Al. Oh well, Al’s hot too. Maybe even hotter.

    • @TheKjbleu
      @TheKjbleu Před rokem +8

      I'm so glad you said that! I did the same thing and felt like such a dork :)

    • @kippyc98
      @kippyc98 Před rokem +9

      ...and it took me even longer than you. AND I've even seen Al live.

    • @Otto500206
      @Otto500206 Před rokem +6

      A different to say "I'm not a Weezer fan."

    • @cliffcorriveau64
      @cliffcorriveau64 Před rokem +13

      It took this comment as he busted out the accordion to realize it.

  • @RyanCharles701
    @RyanCharles701 Před rokem +10

    Love Weird Al. A true national treasure!

  • @harryrupertus2075
    @harryrupertus2075 Před 4 měsíci +3

    All these years later and still awesome. Best version ever 👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍻

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @andrewenderfrost8161
    @andrewenderfrost8161 Před 5 lety +1424

    That high kick was done by a sixty year old man. Timeless

    • @craighauk3745
      @craighauk3745 Před 5 lety +35

      Is He seriously 60!? Im looking.

    • @CommonSenseWarrior37
      @CommonSenseWarrior37 Před 5 lety +14

      @@craighauk3745N o p e . He's 48.

    • @RaeCarson
      @RaeCarson Před 5 lety +35

      @@CommonSenseWarrior37 Wrong. Al was 58 when this video was released; he turned 59 on October 23, 2018. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/"Weird_Al"_Yankovic

    • @TerenceClark
      @TerenceClark Před 5 lety +45

      But then it has been well established that Weird Al is no mere man.

    • @shioriryukaze
      @shioriryukaze Před 5 lety +13

      If I were to do that, I'd be like that character Fred from SpongeBob. My leg! My leg!

  • @vintagefeelsFL
    @vintagefeelsFL Před 5 lety +2234

    You can't shred on an accordion.
    Weird Al: Hold my milk.

    • @masonlerner9342
      @masonlerner9342 Před 5 lety +24

      That made me lol.

    • @fuckelberryhinn911
      @fuckelberryhinn911 Před 5 lety +17

      I just pooped myself again laughing. Chemtrails give me a loose stool...

    • @CubZeez
      @CubZeez Před 5 lety +3

      I hope u know that's not actually him😂

    • @scusachannel1682
      @scusachannel1682 Před 5 lety +3

      Isn't he vegan though?

    • @MICODIN2
      @MICODIN2 Před 5 lety +11

      @@scusachannel1682 it's almond milk....duh

  • @burningchrome70
    @burningchrome70 Před 2 měsíci +1

    There are so many stories of him doing random awesome things. I wish I were more like that. He makes me want to be a better person.

  • @jonathanpino6445
    @jonathanpino6445 Před rokem +25

    Really impressed with this cover.

  • @gpc_4279
    @gpc_4279 Před 5 lety +204

    Weird Al with his usual subtle performance.

  • @loganharris8769
    @loganharris8769 Před 3 lety +1338

    Weird Al is 60 years old yet he's more limber than most 20 year olds I know.

  • @CalvinHikes
    @CalvinHikes Před 4 měsíci +2

    The music's great and Weird Al is amazing here!

  • @MultiMightyQuinn
    @MultiMightyQuinn Před měsícem

    Two of my favorites and Mr. Al never disappoints. Fantastic!

  • @davesartbook
    @davesartbook Před 5 lety +1197

    I think it takes a decade for Weird Al to age one year

    • @madderHare
      @madderHare Před 5 lety +75

      Every time he makes someone laugh je feeds on it and regains his youth... He is a haha-vampire

    • @randomperson1997
      @randomperson1997 Před 5 lety +42

      Of course nerdy Al vapes. He
      V-returns
      A-his
      P-library books
      E-on time

    • @williamschwartz7428
      @williamschwartz7428 Před 5 lety +12

      That assumes he ages at all. I'm not entirely convinced he does.

    • @memelordmarcus
      @memelordmarcus Před 5 lety

      lol

    • @aaronlandry3934
      @aaronlandry3934 Před 5 lety +17

      Daves Art Book Yeah, he’s 58, and still looks like he’s 30

  • @jamiejktube
    @jamiejktube Před 5 lety +339

    man, Weird Al with a normal haircut... is just... well... Weird.

    • @EnglishRain
      @EnglishRain Před 5 lety +28

      jamiejktube I mistook him for Weezer lead singer.

    • @Metallimadman
      @Metallimadman Před 5 lety +7

      Wig

    • @M-N00
      @M-N00 Před 5 lety +2

      English Rain, me too, I was waiting.... oh

    • @foleymcfoley9720
      @foleymcfoley9720 Před 5 lety +12

      yeah took me a minute to realize that was weird al ... thought he'd appear later like in the live show

    • @ModdingNewbie
      @ModdingNewbie Před 5 lety +6

      Took me 2/3 of the whole video to realize that was him...!! He looked like an office worker...

  • @joeelgart7760
    @joeelgart7760 Před rokem +1

    He will outlive all of us

  • @erikkibler3466
    @erikkibler3466 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Weird Al is that rare combo of great musician and hilarious comedian.a lot of people can’t do one of those things well..I love Weezer and Weird Al.thanks boys😊

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @batangbatugan
    @batangbatugan Před 5 lety +734

    Was looking foir Weird Al, then the moment I saw the shoulders shuffle and hips gyrate, I went "Oh, there he is."

    • @bennybumbum2644
      @bennybumbum2644 Před 5 lety +10

      i like the comment but i see theres 69 likes and i couldn't bring myself to ruin that

    • @MrEAus
      @MrEAus Před 5 lety +1

      @@bennybumbum2644 3 other people have ruined it..!

    • @ryansmith8
      @ryansmith8 Před 5 lety

      @@bennybumbum2644 Nice!

    • @dnlring
      @dnlring Před 5 lety +3

      I spotted his chin immediately. Funny the things we look for.

    • @glenngriffon8032
      @glenngriffon8032 Před 5 lety +2

      How could you miss his chin?

  • @Xone9
    @Xone9 Před 5 lety +733

    "He who is tired of Weird Al Yankovic is tired of life." - Homer Simpson

    • @enkilqc
      @enkilqc Před 5 lety +23

      This might be the smartest thing he ever said.

    • @SunitaDe
      @SunitaDe Před 5 lety +4

      He never ages. I think it's because he truly followed his bliss. :)

    • @duckmeister5385
      @duckmeister5385 Před 5 lety +2

      Of course Homer doesn't age. He's a cartoon!

    • @MK64Greg
      @MK64Greg Před 5 lety +3

      @@enkilqc his best was "here's to alcohol, the cause of, and solution to, all life's problems".
      The Weird Al one is a close second :)

    • @razorx8270
      @razorx8270 Před 5 lety

      Most africans are sick of africa. This i've heafd from multiple african-americans

  • @AnneONeemass
    @AnneONeemass Před 10 měsíci

    This is my fave version of "Africa."
    And I got one of my bucket list items checked off: Attend a live Weird Al concert - with him using a full compliment symphony orchestra. "Strings Attached" was the BEST EVER.

  • @nicolascagebutliketherealone-

    Over the last few years, I have grown to love this music video, Rock on Rivers.

  • @bennytran2780
    @bennytran2780 Před 2 lety +2677

    Weird Al is one of the most underrated musicians ever. Just because he does all these parodies doesn't mean he's not talented.

    • @tamerlanenj
      @tamerlanenj Před 2 lety +17

      Skipper Dan is a better Weezer Song than most recent Weezer songs

    • @MoonLight-np4wx
      @MoonLight-np4wx Před 2 lety +29

      He's a god disguised as a human. He tries to hide it, but it ends up shining through with his music.

    • @maliusmaximus1428
      @maliusmaximus1428 Před 2 lety +4

      He is fantastic

    • @shannonsmithjared
      @shannonsmithjared Před 2 lety +11

      He’s crazy talented!

    • @Gatsun
      @Gatsun Před 2 lety +8

      yawn. obvious and often repeated facts for a hundred, Alex

  • @pepsy910
    @pepsy910 Před 5 lety +354

    hearing rivers voice and seeing yankovic is really uncanny

    • @starpuppy_
      @starpuppy_ Před 5 lety +15

      Pepsy Yeah it’s pretty damn weird.

    • @bigpenny8223
      @bigpenny8223 Před 5 lety +7

      The Wanderer ahhh I see what you did here you sly devil

    • @starpuppy_
      @starpuppy_ Před 5 lety +5

      Ljacfl the funny thing is I didn’t mean to do it. The puns literally make themselves.

  • @andrewmills3732
    @andrewmills3732 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Brilliant video, just brilliant. Al is the gift that just keeps giving.

  • @joemotta3131
    @joemotta3131 Před rokem +47

    Freaking love this song ❤

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @TheZaius
    @TheZaius Před 5 lety +2399

    Man, no one moves like Weird Al.
    At least, not by choice...

    • @MrGrugsy
      @MrGrugsy Před 5 lety +71

      I was already giggling when he hit that high kick... then I saw this and LOL'd. great comment.

    • @Xetelian
      @Xetelian Před 5 lety +27

      That's what clearly makes this music video worth seeing.

    • @NateThunder
      @NateThunder Před 5 lety +11

      Best Comment. Lol

    • @windsunh2o
      @windsunh2o Před 5 lety +26

      Yeah, I might be able to move like him if I had a spider in my shirt =)

    • @PRdeSO
      @PRdeSO Před 5 lety +5

      you get the award for the funniest comment under that video

  • @liljafamilyaccount7306
    @liljafamilyaccount7306 Před 5 lety +743

    When you realize weird al was on the chart at the same time as the original.

    • @c5natie1
      @c5natie1 Před 5 lety +5

      1983 lol

    • @berzerkbankie1342
      @berzerkbankie1342 Před 5 lety +3

      I wish I could like this 100 times

    • @PS3DJ09
      @PS3DJ09 Před 5 lety

      😳😱

    • @Digitamer101
      @Digitamer101 Před 5 lety +8

      And still is relevant to THIS degree.....

    • @nateburk8952
      @nateburk8952 Před 5 lety +6

      I was six or seven and had three records to my name: a McDonald’s promo record that played 2/3 of the Big Mac jingle (the promo was that the record that play the entire thing was the winner), the Ewok celebration song from Star Wars, and Weird Al - Eat It. Yet somehow the guy looks younger than present day me. 😂

  • @duckgirl6792
    @duckgirl6792 Před 2 měsíci +1

    i still love this song

  • @michellemariejanewalsh5302

    The high kick gets me every time.

  • @KyMac
    @KyMac Před 5 lety +2006

    People: you can’t shred on an accordion!
    Weird al: *hold my milk*

    • @tamarajessup1398
      @tamarajessup1398 Před 5 lety +18

      Beautiful comment...especially because you had Al drinking milk. I mean, Donny Osmond had some sweet cameos in "White and Nerdy", and did even more wild stuff in the green screen rough cut; no way they aren't buds - and I can picture them drinking milk together and making it shoot out of one anothers' noses now! Thank you!!

    • @nebraskahusker247
      @nebraskahusker247 Před 5 lety +2

      😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

    • @sasanmottaghipour876
      @sasanmottaghipour876 Před 5 lety +19

      You mean Soda? al is vegan xD

    • @adhoclavaman
      @adhoclavaman Před 5 lety +8

      Funny thing is, he's shredded before. czcams.com/video/nmcuoaqdJ9w/video.html

    • @Eugensson
      @Eugensson Před 5 lety +3

      Is he SteveT's father?

  • @camerondavis6462
    @camerondavis6462 Před 5 lety +337

    I love how weird al didn’t try to look like he was playing guitar

    • @PRdeSO
      @PRdeSO Před 5 lety +5

      did you notice the other musicians?

    • @enigmatic5
      @enigmatic5 Před 5 lety +2

      He was playing guitar, he's strumming the electric guitar chords over the chorus.

    • @paddythebartender3361
      @paddythebartender3361 Před 5 lety +8

      Dan Lenord Sorry good ole chap but he wasn’t actually playing any real chords my man.

    • @humantacos9800
      @humantacos9800 Před 5 lety +5

      It's like their first video, undone the sweater song. No one was even remotely playing their instrument correctly.

  • @NimbusDeluxe
    @NimbusDeluxe Před 7 měsíci +1

    wow lake como, ryan belle, patricia wilkinson, and scott shiner are so good

  • @2006gtobob
    @2006gtobob Před 2 měsíci

    I had ZERO clue Weird Al was standing in for Weezers lead singer in this video. I generally don't watch videos or much TV, etc, but this showed up in my feed with it stating "starring Weird Al".
    Al was nearly 60 when he did this! And I had no idea he was so smooth. I just got off the phone a few minutes ago with my wife and had her watch this and she is as amazed with his performance as I am.
    I'm 52 and clearly remember his first big hit "Eat It" among many others, but I wasn't necessarily a big fan, but I enjoyed his stuff whenever I heard it. I know he didn't sing this, but his performance, again, was amazing.

  • @TobiAnimados
    @TobiAnimados Před 5 lety +2673

    Weezer making a cover of Toto, and Weird Al stars in the video, while the video is also a parody of Undone -The Sweater song-, so according to that logic, Weird Al should also be the star in the music video of Hash Pipe performed by Toto, and that video should be a parody of Toto's Rosanna.

    • @greenmonkie
      @greenmonkie Před 5 lety +103

      Obviously this is the only way to restore balance.

    • @tadghf6891
      @tadghf6891 Před 5 lety +62

      Logically speaking, it's the only possible course of action.

    • @davidmzuber
      @davidmzuber Před 5 lety +19

      LOL how can you not "thumbs up" this comment!

    • @GumaroRVillamil
      @GumaroRVillamil Před 5 lety +37

      while also dressed as Rivers Cuomo in Buddy Holly

    • @russellmoore8187
      @russellmoore8187 Před 5 lety +19

      Story checks out

  • @stephenfurlong4230
    @stephenfurlong4230 Před 3 lety +792

    Does Al have a portrait in his attic that ages instead of him?

    • @richardalvidrez2079
      @richardalvidrez2079 Před 3 lety +31

      Love the dorian grey ref. my dude 👍👌🤣😉

    • @migangelmart
      @migangelmart Před 2 lety +22

      It's a portrait of Pee Wee Herman who also doesn't age at all.

    • @walkerdevin08
      @walkerdevin08 Před 2 lety +23

      Pharrell Williams and Keanu Reeves also have those

    • @ryanhouk3560
      @ryanhouk3560 Před 2 lety +2

      Nice reference

    • @petergant8767
      @petergant8767 Před 2 lety +3

      No, but he does have a plate of all the WORST junk foods known to man! He never eats it, and that's why he looks so good and is so active! If he DID eat it, he'd age 80 years in five minutes, and start devolving into a mass of putred matter!

  • @lisamitchell390
    @lisamitchell390 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Wooo…that high kick! 👍🏻👏
    Great combo: this song, Weezer and Weird Al

    • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
      @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

  • @dwade6322
    @dwade6322 Před měsícem +1

    Weird Al...thank you❤