"Weird Al" Yankovic

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 2005

First Recording: 1979

Previously Considered? No  what's this?

"Weird Al" Yankovic
HALL OF FAME INDICATORS
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Albums
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Songs
🔲Rolling Stone Cover
🔲Saturday Night Live
🔲Major Festival Headliner
🔲Songwriters Hall of Fame
🔲“Big Four” Grammys

Inducted into Rock Hall Projected in 2020 (ranked #252) .

Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
Weird Al ​Yankovic in 3-D (1984)
Dare To Be Stupid (1985)
Bad Hair Day (1996)
Running with Scissors (1999)
Straight Outta Lynwood (2006)
Mandatory Fun (2014)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
Another One Rides the Bus (1983)
Eat It (1984)
I Lost on Jeopardy (1984)
Dare to Be Stupid (1985)
Fat (1988)
Smells Like Nirvana (1992)
Amish Paradise (1996)
The Saga Begins (1999)
White and Nerdy (2006)
Word Crimes (2014)

"Weird Al" Yankovic @ Wikipedia

Will "Weird Al" Yankovic be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
"Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction."
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I hope he makes it in someday but I fear not for a long time. His best chance was probably during his mid 2000s career revival but I'm not sure. It's worth mentioning he has inspired many (Flight of Conchords, The Lonely Island) and has outlasted many acts he parodied

Posted by Eric on Wednesday, 04/3/2013 @ 17:45pm


I honestly believe the man deserves to be inducted, and eventually will be.

Posted by Sunking278 on Wednesday, 04/24/2013 @ 09:13am


"Weird Al" Yankovic * Wendy Carlos: Peter and the Wolf - Carnival of the Animals - Part II - 1988

1. "(Peter and the Wolf) Introduction"
2. "Peter and the Wolf"
3. "Introduction (Carnival of the Animals - Part Two)"
4. "Aardvark"
5. "Hummingbirds"
6. "Snails"
7. "Alligator"
8. "Amoeba"
9. "Pigeons"
10. "Shark"
11. "Cockroaches"
12. "Iguana"
13. "Vulture"
14. "Unicorn"
15. "Poodle"
16. "Finale"

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 06/12/2013 @ 17:16pm


"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC ALBUMS

01. 1983 "Weird Al" Yankovic
02. 1984 "Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D
03. 1985 Dare To Be Stupid
04. 1986 Polka Party
05. 1988 Even Worse
06. 1988 "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits
07. 1988 "Weird Al" Yankovic / Wendy Carlos: Peter and the Wolf
08. 1989 UHF: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack And Other Stuff
09. 1992 Off The Deep End
10. 1993 The Food Album
11. 1993 Alapalooza
12. 1994 Permanent Record: Al In The Box
13. 1994 Greatest Hits Volume II
14. 1995 The TV Album
15. 1996 Bad Hair Day
16. 1999 Running With Scissors
17. 2003 Poodle Hat
18. 2006 Straight Outta Lynwood
19. 2009 The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic
20. 2011 Alpocalypse

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 06/12/2013 @ 17:17pm


If Weird Al is inducted it certainly shouldn't be for music because he never developed any music, he just parodied what was already out there.

And if he is inducted, Doctor Demento should go first.

Posted by D. Stroy on Friday, 06/21/2013 @ 15:56pm


I love Weird Al, but he probably won't get in anytime soon, whether he deserves to or not.

After looking at Roy's list of "rare" Weird Al songs, I'm doing a search for those. They look priceless!

Posted by CP on Wednesday, 07/24/2013 @ 11:23am


Those songs were never actually released anywhere.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/24/2013 @ 11:42am


I actually have some of those rare songs on my computer (back when the old and 'real' Napster was in business). I'm sure someone by now has uploaded them to Youtube

Posted by Jason Voigt on Thursday, 10/3/2013 @ 14:47pm


http://blogs.mcall.com/lehighvalleymusic/2013/06/weird-al-yankovic-says-next-album-will-be-his-last-.html

Weird Al says his next album will be his last. He wants to go all digital. No more CDs!!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/15/2013 @ 00:45am


"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC ALBUMS

01. 1983 "Weird Al" Yankovic
02. 1984 In 3-D
03. 1985 Dare To Be Stupid
04. 1986 Polka Party
05. 1988 Even Worse
06. 1988 "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits
07. 1988 Peter and the Wolf
08. 1989 UHF
09. 1992 Off The Deep End
10. 1993 The Food Album
11. 1993 Alapalooza
12. 1994 Permanent Record
13. 1994 Greatest Hits Volume II
14. 1995 The TV Album
15. 1996 Bad Hair Day
16. 1999 Running With Scissors
17. 2003 Poodle Hat
18. 2006 Straight Outta Lynwood
19. 2009 The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic
20. 2011 Alpocalypse

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 01/4/2014 @ 12:07pm


You really think Weird Al should be taken seriously? All of his stuff is the music of others with his own parody lyrics. Other than those parodies, he hasn't created any music, or moved music forward one step. He basically helped keep the Dr. Demento show going for a number of years, but other than that, pfffft. If you want to get someone in from the Dr. Demento show, it should be either Dr. Demento himself or Alfred E. Newman for "It's a gas."

Posted by D. Stroy on Thursday, 01/23/2014 @ 12:30pm


"You really think Weird Al should be taken seriously?"

Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Mark Knopfler, the Presidents of the United States of America, Chamillionaire, Don McLean and Lady Gaga all thought enough of him to be fans or allow him to parody their songs. George Lucas reportedly enjoyed "The Saga Begins", and the Presidents changed the ending of "Lump" to what Al did. It's not US taking him seriously...it's the people he parodied.

Posted by SotN on Thursday, 01/23/2014 @ 20:22pm


Also, one could argue that his music has exposed fans to some artists through his parodies.

Posted by Steve Z on Thursday, 01/23/2014 @ 21:56pm


I think the true "Unquestionable musical excellence" of "Weird Al" Yankovic is focused in his style parodies. The brilliance of his mimicry of others in original styles is truly a gift. Song like "Trigger Happy", "Pancreas", "Dare To Be Stupid", and "Bob" show a keen observation and analysis of music itself. Additionally, I think his lyrical style has evolved and matured over the years. I think his songs have gotten more bite over the years. You may not think so because they are still comedy/novelty songs, but satire and mockery can still be powerful social motivators and/or commentary. It kind of began with "Another One Rides The Bus", using stereotypical annoyances of public transit. But I think it really began to blossom with "Trigger Happy" about the dangers of gun nuts. I think it continued on later in the '90s with songs like "Your Horoscope For Today", poking fun at astrology; "Everything You Know Is Wrong" which is both deep in its own metaphysical and semi-scientific hypotheses and interestingly hilarious in its ridicule of metaphysical and semi-scientific hypotheses. "Don't Download This Song" which not only pokes fun at the whole supergroup exploit, but also poke fun at the whole Napster upheaval.

I think Alpocalypse shows his best social observations to date. Granted they're more "first-world" problems, but that's the society he's in and sings about. "Skipper Dan", my personal favorite is about crushed dreams. "Craigslist" in addition to pointing out the absurdities you can find, but also mocks its usage as a social medium. "Ringtone" is pretty self-explanatory, as we've all heard some really obnoxious ringtones in our day. "TMZ" openly mocks the paparazzi and the American culture of obsession with being obsessed. "Party In The CIA", well, I think that would have been more potent a social commentary if he'd made it "Party In The TSA", but it's still a funny song. "Another Tattoo", while not my favorite song of his does make fun of the tattoo-nistas. And "Stop Forwarding That Crap To Me" is an undisputed masterpiece, as many of us have been both the offending party and the offended party in our internet social experiences, while also attacking the very existence of memes and viral cybermaterial. It's sheer genius.

So while he's not the textbook definition of "original" a little abstract thinking points out the absolute originality and genius of "Weird Al" Yankovic. So yes, I'd be ecstatic if he got in the Hall.

Posted by Philip on Thursday, 01/23/2014 @ 23:33pm


My favorite Yankovic song in that vein would have to be "Headline News" considering it seemed to anticipate the news media turning into entertainment and focusing on trivial stories and beginning to ignore hard news RIGHT as it was happening (but you could say that song didn't do anything that Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry" hadn't accomplished well over a decade earlier, or movies like "Network", etc...) Even better, it mocked "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" which was quite possibly the dumbest of all the faux-alternative hits of the '90s.

"Genius in France" has to be the best style parody simply because of how hard it is to mimic Frank Zappa.

As for the Hall, I can fully understand why somebody would argue passionately either way, but I don't really have any opinion myself.

Posted by Sean on Friday, 01/24/2014 @ 13:59pm


Is this working?

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/1/2014 @ 20:47pm


Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Who Have Been Parodied By "Weird Al" Yankovic:

01. Queen
02. Tom Petty
03. Stevie Nicks
04. The Police
05. Michael Jackson
06. Madonna
07. The Kinks
08. James Brown
09. Mick Jagger
10. George Harrison
11. R.E.M
12. Nirvana
13. Donna Summer
14. Red Hot Chili Peppers
15. Aerosmith
16. U2
17. Billy Joel

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 03/22/2014 @ 21:31pm


Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees With Songs That Have Been Parodied By "Weird Al" Yankovic:

01. Queen
02. Tom Petty
03. Stevie Nicks
04. The Police
05. Michael Jackson
06. Madonna
07. The Kinks
08. James Brown
09. Mick Jagger
10. George Harrison
11. R.E.M
12. Nirvana
13. Donna Summer
14. Red Hot Chili Peppers
15. Aerosmith
16. U2
17. Billy Joel

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/23/2014 @ 14:07pm




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Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 06/24/2014 @ 18:46pm


I went back and checked all the credits of Weird Al's songs again. Weird Al never had any help with the lyrics to his parodies or his original songs. Weird Al wrote all the lyrics! Weird Al also wrote all the music for his original songs. So, "Weird Al" Yankovic should qualify for the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/29/2014 @ 20:11pm




Mandatory Fun - # 1 on iTunes and Amazon. We'll have to wait until next Thursday for the debut on Billboard!!!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 07/15/2014 @ 09:42am


Mandatory Fun # 1 on iTunes, Amazon (U.S. and Canada) and Barnes & Noble. We'll have to wait until next Thursday for the debut on Billboard!!! This could become Weird Al's first # 1 album on Billboard.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/16/2014 @ 16:13pm


http://www.nerdist.com/vepisode/weird-al-yankovic-gets-tacky-with-pharrells-happy/

Here is new "Weird Al" video, pretty big production w/ major celebrity guests - the tune is "Tacky" -parody of Pharrell's "Happy". Pretty funny!

Posted by Telarock on Thursday, 07/17/2014 @ 18:19pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzwQofyOp30

"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC VH1 BEHIND THE MUSIC

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 07/17/2014 @ 22:53pm


I’d rather rip my heart out of my ribcage with my bare hands and then throw it on the floor and stomp on it ‘till I die than spend one more minute with you.

-One More Minute, Dare To Be Stupid, 1985

Now I may be dead but I still love you.

-Melanie, Even Worse, 1988

My brothers and sisters all hated me because I was an only child.

-Generic Blues, UHF, 1989

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 07/19/2014 @ 21:42pm


My brothers and sisters all hated me because I was an only child = Impossible irony?

Now I may be dead but I still love you = Reverse necrophilia?

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 07/22/2014 @ 13:34pm


http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/salescht.cgi

Mandatory Fun could give Weird Al his first # 1 album!! Official Billboard 200 chart this Thursday at 10 AM.

Mandatory Fun will be Weird Al's last album to be released on CD. Al is going all digital. iTunes and so forth.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 07/22/2014 @ 13:40pm



Mandatory Fun will be "Weird Al" Yankovic's third Top 10 album and first # 1 album!!!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 07/22/2014 @ 22:29pm


http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6176745/weird-al-yankovic-billboard-200-mandatory-fun-number-one

'Weird Al' Yankovic Gets First No. 1 Album On Billboard 200 with 'Mandatory Fun'

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/23/2014 @ 17:12pm


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mandatory-one-weird-al-tops-chart-for-first-time-in-30-year-career-20140723#ixzz38KKShd1y

Mandatory One: 'Weird Al' Tops Chart for First Time in 30-Year Career

Parody king is first comedy performer to hit Number One since 1963

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/23/2014 @ 17:14pm



NUMBER ONE COMEDY ALBUMS

01. 1960 - The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart
02. 1963 - Allan Sherman - My Son, the Nut
03. 2014 - "Weird Al" Yankovic - Mandatory Fun

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/23/2014 @ 17:28pm


The 1996 edition of Joel Whitburn's Billboard 100 Top Pop Singles 1955-1996 lists the Top 10 charting Novelty/Comedy Artists on page 850. Later editions of this book don't show this statistic.

01. Dickie Goodman (Buchanan & Goodman)
02. Ray Stevens
03. David Seville/Chipmunks
04. Cheech & Chong
05. "Weird Al" Yankovic
06. Stan Freberg
07. Sheb Wooley/Ben Colder
08. Roger Miller
09. Jerry Reed
10. Allan Sherman

OTHERS

Spike Jones
The Rutles
Spinal Tap
Buckner & Garcia

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/23/2014 @ 19:19pm


http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/chart-alert/6176803/magic-rude-no-1-hot-100-sam-smith-surges

Word Crimes # 39 on the Billboard 100 Singles Chart. 4th Top 40 Hit for Weird Al.

Hot 100 debuts include 5 Seconds of Summer's "Everything I Didn't Say" (No. 24) and new Billboard 200 leader Weird Al Yankovic's grammar-lesson parody of Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," "Word Crimes" (No. 39). The comic icon scores his fourth top 40 hit on the Hot 100, following "Eat It" (No. 12, 1984), "Smells Like Nirvana" (No. 35, 1992) and "White & Nerdy" (No. 9, 2006). Reinforcing his longevity, he's, thus, now sent a new single into the top 40 in each of the last four decades, something that only two other acts have done: Michael Jackson and Madonna, both of whom, he's, of course, ribbed in his inimitable good-natured way. (Jackson's streak actually stretches back to the '70s, as, earlier this year, "Love Never Felt So Good," with Justin Timberlake, rose to No. 9. The peak made the late King of Pop the first artist with top 10s in five distinct decades, and six if including his hits with the Jackson 5.)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/23/2014 @ 19:33pm



NUMBER ONE COMEDY ALBUMS

01. 1960 - The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart
02. 1962 - Vaughn Meader - The First Family
03. 1963 - Allan Sherman - My Son, the Nut
04. 2014 - "Weird Al" Yankovic - Mandatory Fun

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 07/24/2014 @ 04:36am


http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200

It's now official!!!

The Billboard 200 Albums Chart - "Weird Al" Yankovic - Mandatory Fun

# 1 in the U.S.A

# 3 in Canada

# 1 in Comedy

The Billboard 100 Singles Chart - "Weird Al" Yankovic

# 39 Word Crimes

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 07/24/2014 @ 07:59am


Mandatory Fun is the first comedy album in history to "debut" at # 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 07/24/2014 @ 22:24pm


I've bagged on Yankovic a lot (just not my sense of humor), and I still don't find him HoF material, but I congratulate him for an historical accomplishment.

Posted by DarinRG on Thursday, 07/24/2014 @ 22:37pm



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJXX3A_6nbo

'Weird Al' Yankovic Explains the Internet to Fox's Stuart Varney

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 07/24/2014 @ 23:17pm


"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC ALBUMS

01. 1983 "Weird Al" Yankovic
02. 1984 "Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D
03. 1985 Dare To Be Stupid
04. 1986 Polka Party
05. 1988 Even Worse
06. 1988 "Weird Al" Yankovic / Wendy Carlos: Peter & The Wolf
07. 1988 "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits
08. 1989 UHF: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack And Other Stuff
09. 1992 Off The Deep End
10. 1993 The Food Album
11. 1993 Alapalooza
12. 1994 Permanent Record: Al In The Box
13. 1994 Greatest Hits Volume II
14. 1995 The TV Album
15. 1996 Bad Hair Day
16. 1999 Running With Scissors
17. 2003 Poodle Hat
18. 2006 Straight Outta Lynwood
19. 2009 The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic
20. 2011 Alpocalypse
21. 2014 Mandatory Fun

THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART

01. # 139 - 1983 - "Weird Al" Yankovic
02. # 17 - 1984 - In 3-D
03. # 50 - 1985 - Dare To Be Stupid
04. # 177 - 1986 - Polka Party
05. # 27 - 1988 - Even Worse
06. # 146 - 1989 - UHF
07. # 17 - 1992 - Off The Deep End
08. # 46 - 1993 - Alapalooza
09. # 198 - 1994 - Greatest Hits Volume II
10. # 14 - 1996 - Bad Hair Day
11. # 16 - 1999 - Running With Scissors
12. # 17 - 2003 - Poodle Hat
13. # 10 - 2006 - Straight Outta Lynwood
14. # 178 - 2009 - The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic
15. # 9 - 2011 - Alpocalypse
16. # 1 - 2014 - Mandatory Fun

THE BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES CHART

01. # 104 - 1981 - Another One Rides The Bus
02. # 63 - 1983 - Ricky
03. # 106 - 1983 - I Love Rocky Road
04. # 12 - 1984 - Eat It
05. # 62 - 1984 - King Of Suede
06. # 81 - 1984 - I Lost On Jeopardy
07. # 47 - 1985 - Like A Surgeon
08. # 99 - 1988 - Fat
09. # 35 - 1992 - Smells Like Nirvana
10. # 104 - 1994 - Headline News
11. # 53 - 1996 - Amish Paradise
12. # 102 - 1996 - Gump
13. # 9 - 2006 - White & Nerdy
14. # 82 - 2006 - Canadian Idiot
15. # 115 - 2007 - Ebay
16. # 104 - 2008 - Whatever You Like
17. # 39 - 2014 - Word Crimes

"Weird Al" Yankovic Studio Albums with Original Songs Written by "Weird Al" Yankovic:

01. "Weird Al" Yankovic

01. Gotta Boogie
02. Buckingham Blues
03. Happy Birthday
04. The Check's In The Mail
05. I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead
06. Such A Groovy Guy
07. Mr. Frump In The Iron Lung

02. In 3-D

08. Midnight Star
09. Buy Me A Condo
10. Mr. Popeil
11. That Boy Could Dance
12. Nature Trail To Hell

03. Dare To Be Stupid

13. Dare To Be Stupid
14. One More Minute
15. Slime Creatures from Outer Space
16. This Is the Life
17. Cable TV

04. Polka Party

18. Dog Eat Dog
19. One Of Those Days
20. Don't Wear Those Shoes
21. Good Enough For Now
22. Christmas At Ground Zero

05. Even Worse

23. Stuck In A Closet With Vanna White
24. You Make Me
25. Melanie
26. Velvet Elvis
27. Twister
28. Good Old Days

06. Peter & The Wolf

29. "(Peter and the Wolf) Introduction"
30. "Peter and the Wolf"
31. "Introduction (Carnival of the Animals - Part Two)"
32. "Aardvark"
33. "Hummingbirds"
34. "Snails"
35. "Alligator"
36. "Amoeba"
37. "Pigeons"
38. "Shark"
39. "Cockroaches"
40. "Iguana"
41. "Vulture"
42. "Unicorn"
43. "Poodle"
44. "Finale"

07. UHF

45. Gandhi II
46. Attack Of The Radioactive Hamsters From A Planet Near Mars
47. UHF
48. Let Me Be Your Hog
49. Generic Blues
50. Spatula City
51. Fun Zone
52. The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota

08. Off The Deep End

53. Trigger Happy
54. I Was Only Kidding
55. When I Was Your Age
56. Airline Amy
57. You Don't Love Me Anymore

09. Alapalooza

58. Frank's 2000" TV
59. Traffic Jam
60. Talk Soup
61. She Never Told Me She Was A Mime
62. Harvey The Wonder Hamster
63. Waffle King
64. Young, Dumb & Ugly

10. Bad Hair Day

65. Everything You Know Is Wrong
66. Callin' In Sick
67. Since You've Been Gone
68. I'm So Sick Of You
69. I Remember Larry
70. The Night Santa Went Crazy

11. Running With Scissors

71. My Baby's In Love With Eddie Vedder
72. The Weird Al Show Theme
73. Germs
74. Your Horoscope For Today
75. Truck Drivin' Song
76. Albuquerque

12. Poodle Hat

77. Hardware Store
78. Party At The Leper Colony
79. Wanna B Ur Lovr
80. Why Does This Always Happen To Me?
81. Bob
82. Genius In France

13. Straight Outta Lynwood

83. Pancreas
84. I'll Sue Ya
85. Virus Alert
86. Weasel Stomping Day
87. Close But No Cigar
88. Don't Download This Song

14. Alpocalypse

89. CNR
90. Skipper Dan
91. Craigslist
92. Ringtone
93. If That Isn't Love
94. Stop Forwarding That Crap To Me

15. Mandatory Fun

95. Lame Claim To Fame
96. Sports Song
97. My Own Eyes
98. Mission Statement
99. First World Problems
100. Jackson Park Express

"Weird Al" Yankovic Parodies with Lyrics by "Weird Al" Yankovic and Music by Other Artists:

01. "Weird Al" Yankovic

01. Ricky
02. I Love Rocky Road
03. Stop Draggin' My Car Around
04. My Bologna
05. Another One Rides The Bus

02. In 3-D

06. Eat It
07. The Brady Bunch
08. I Lost On Jeopardy
09. King Of Suede
10. Theme From Rocky XIII

03. Dare To Be Stupid

11. Like A Surgeon
12. I Want A New Duck
13. Yoda
14. Girls Just Want To Have Lunch

04. Polka Party

15. Living With A Hernia
16. Addicted To Spuds
17. Here's Johnny
18. Toothless People

05. Even Worse

19. Fat
20. (This Song's Just) Six Words Long
21. I Think I'm A Clone Now
22. Lasagna
23. Alimony

06. UHF

24. Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies
25. Isle Thing
26. She Drives Like Crazy
27. Spam

07. Off The Deep End

28. Smells Like Nirvana
29. I Can't Watch This
30. The White Stuff
31. Taco Grande
32. The Plumbing Song

08. Alapalooza

33. Jurassic Park
34. Bedrock Anthem
35. Achy Breaky Song
36. Livin' In The Fridge

09. Greatest Hits Volume II

37. Headline News

10. Bad Hair Day

38. Amish Paradise
39. Cavity Search
40. Gump
41. Syndicated, Inc.
42. Phony Calls

11. Running With Scissors

43. The Saga Begins
44. Pretty Fly For A Rabbi
45. Jerry Springer
46. It's All About The Pentiums
47. Grapefruit Diet

12. Poodle Hat

48. Couch Potato
49. Trash Day
50. A Complicated Song
51. Ode To A Superhero
52. Ebay
53. You're Pitiful

13. Straight Outta Lynwood

54. White & Nerdy
55. Canadian Idiot
56. Confessions Part III
57. Do I Creep You Out
58. Trapped In The Drive-Thru

14. Alpocalypse

59. Perform This Way
60. TMZ
61. Party In The CIA
62. Another Tattoo
63. Whatever You Like

15. Mandatory Fun

64. Handy
65. Foil
66. Word Crimes
67. Inactive
68. Tacky

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Polka Medleys

01. Polkas On 45
02. Hooked On Polkas
03. Polka Party
04. The Hot Rocks Polka
05. Polka Your Eyes Out
06. Bohemian Polka
07. The Alternative Polka
08. Polka Power!
09. Angry White Boy Polka
10. Polkarama!
11. Polka Face
12. NOW That's What I Call Polka

Cover Songs

01. George Of The Jungle

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"Weird Al" Yankovic Guide

I: "Weird Al" Yankovic

Ricky
* Song parody of "Mickey" by Toni Basil

I Love Rocky Road
* Song parody of "I Love Rock and Roll" by Joan Jett

Buckingham Blues
* Lyrical parody of "Jack and Diane" by John 'Cougar' Mellencamp
[This song started out as a parody of "Jack and Diane," but problems with permission
caused Al to change his idea. However, most of the lyrics were retained, so it's not
all that hard to sing this to the original melody.]

Happy Birthday
* Style parody of "The Funky Western Civilization" by Tonio K.

Stop Draggin' My Car Around
* Song parody of "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty
[It should be noted that the original demos more closely matched the original song;
for the album, Al added his own personal touches, such as the accordion solo.]

My Bologna
* Song parody of "My Sharona" by the Knack

Another One Rides The Bus
* Song parody of "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen
[This is the only album-released parody that did not directly copy the music of the
original version, because the original Dr. Demento performance was used.]

Mr. Frump In The Iron Lung
* Style parody of "Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie



II: "Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D

Eat It
* Song/video parody of "Beat It" by Michael Jackson

The Brady Bunch
* Song parody of "The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats

Buy Me A Condo
* Style parody of Bob Marley and the Wailers

I Lost On Jeopardy
* Song parody of "Jeopardy" by the Greg Kihn Band

Polkas On 45
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Jocko Homo" by Devo
* "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple
* "Sex (I'm A...)" by Berlin
* "Hey Jude" by the Beatles
* "L.A. Woman" by the Doors
* "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly
* "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix
* "Burning Down The House" by Talking Heads
* "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner
* "Bubbles In The Wine" by Lawrence Welk
* "Every Breath You Take" by the Police
* "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" by the Clash
* "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones
* "My Generation" by the Who

Mr. Popeil
* Style parody of "Private Idaho" the B-52's
[Unless someone can find a B-52's song that's closer??]

King Of Suede
* Song parody of "King Of Pain" by the Police

Theme From Rocky XIII (The Rye Or The Kaiser)
* Song parody of "The Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor



III: Dare To Be Stupid

Like A Surgeon
* Song/video parody of "Like A Virgin" by Madonna

Dare To Be Stupid
* Style/video parody of "Big Mess" and "Deep Sleep" by Devo

I Want A New Duck
* Song parody of "I Want A New Drug" by Huey Lewis and the News

Yoda
* Song parody of "Lola" by the Kinks

Slime Creatures From Outer Space
* Style parody of "Hyperactive" by Thomas Dolby

Girls Just Want To Have Lunch
* Song parody of "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper

Hooked On Polkas
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "12th Street Rag" by Pee Wee Hunt
* "State Of Shock" by The Jacksons with Mick Jagger
* "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top
* "What's Love Got To Do With It?" by Tina Turner
* "Method Of Modern Love" by Hall and Oates
* "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" by Yes
* "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister
* "99 Luftballons" by Nina
* "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins
* "The Reflex" by Duran Duran
* "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" by Quiet Riot
* "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood



IV: Polka Party!

Living With A Hernia
* Song/video parody of "Living In America" by James Brown

Dog Eat Dog
* Style parody of "And She Was" by Talking Heads
[The "you may tell yourself" section parodies "Once In A Lifetime" by Talking Heads.]

Addicted To Spuds
* Song parody of "Addicted To Love" by Robert Palmer

One Of Those Days
* Style parody of "Ducks On The Wall" by the Kinks

Polka Party!
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel
* "Sussudio" by Phil Collins
* "Party All The Time" by Eddie Murphie
* "Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Richie
* "Freeway Of Love" by Aretha Franklin
* "What You Need" by INXS
* "Harlem Shuffle" by the Rolling Stones
[Rewritten by Al to be the "Harlem Polka."]
* "Venus" by Bananarama
* "Nasty" by Janet Jackson
* "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco
* "Shout" by Tears For Fears
* "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna

Here's Johnny
* Song parody of "Who's Johnny?" by El DeBarge

Don't Wear Those Shoes
* Style parody of "Father Christmas" by The Kinks

Toothless People
* Song parody of "Ruthless People" by Mick Jagger



V: Even Worse

Fat
* Song/video parody of "Bad" by Michael Jackson

(This Song's Just) Six Words Long
* Song parody of "Got My Mind Set On You" by George Harrison

You Make Me
* Style parody of "Grey Matter" and "Little Girls" by Oingo Boingo

I Think I'm A Clone Now
* Song parody of "I Think We're Alone Now" by Tiffany

Lasagna
* Song parody of "La Bamba", Los Lobos

Alimony
* Song parody of "Mony Mony" by Billy Idol
* Samples "Money" by Pink Floyd

Velvet Elvis
* Style parody of "Don't Stand So Close To Me" and "Synchronicity II" by the Police

Twister
* Style parody of "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" by the Beastie Boys

Good Old Days
* Style parody of "Only One" by James Taylor



VI: UHF Soundtrack & Other Stuff

Money For Nothing / Beverly Hillbillies
* Song/video parody of "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits

Gandhi II
* Background music is a style parody of "Theme From Shaft" by Isaac Hayes

Isle Thing
* Song parody of "Wild Thing" by Tone Loc

The Hot Rocks Polka
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "It's Only Rock & Roll (But I Like It)" by the Rolling Stones
* "Brown Sugar" by the Rolling Stones
* "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling Stones
* "Honky Tonk Women" by the Rolling Stones
* "Under My Thumb" by the Rolling Stones
* "Ruby Tuesday" by the Rolling Stones
* "Miss You" by the Rolling Stones
* "Sympathy For The Devil" by the Rolling Stones
* "Get Off My Cloud" by the Rolling Stones
* "Shattered" by the Rolling Stones
* "Let's Spend The Night Together" by the Rolling Stones
* "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones

UHF
* Style parody of "State Of Shock" by the Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger

She Drives Like Crazy
* Song parody of "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals

Spam
* Song parody of "Stand" by R.E.M.

The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota
* Style parody of "30,000 Pounds of Bananas" by Harry Chapin



VII: Off The Deep End

Smells Like Nirvana
* Song/video parody of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana

Trigger Happy
* Style parody of the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean

I Can't Watch This
* Song parody of "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer

Polka Your Eyes Out
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Cradle Of Love" by Billy Idol
* "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega
* "Love Shack" by the B-52's
* "Pump Up The Jam" by Technotronic
* "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M.
* "Unbelievable" by EMF
* "Do Me!" by Bel Biv Devoe
* "Enter Sandman" by Metallica
* "The Humpty Dance" by the Digital Underground
* "Cherry Pie" by Warrant
* "Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson
* "I Touch Myself" by the DiVinyls
* "Dr. Feelgood" by Motley Crue
* "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice

I Was Only Kidding
* Style parody of "Hatred" by Tonio K.

The White Stuff
* Song parody of "The Right Stuff" by New Kids On The Block

When I Was Your Age
* Style parody of "All She Wants To Do Is Dance" and "Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley

Taco Grande
* Song parody of "Rico Suave" by Gerardo

Airline Amy
* Style parody of "Switchboard Susan" by Nick Lowe

The Plumbing Song
* Song parody of "Baby Don't Forget My Number" by Milli Vanilli
[Middle section parodies "Blame It On The Rain" by Milli Vanilli.]

You Don't Love Me Anymore
* Video parody of "More Than Words" by Extreme

Bite Me
* Style parody of "Endless, Nameless" by Nirvana
[Sort of. Both this and the Nirvana album ended with a hidden track that consisted
only of loud guitars and screaming.]
* Samples "Tears Of The Earth" by David Hallyday
[Again, sort of. The well-buried snippet of this song is most likely the result of "Bite
Me" being dubbed onto a previously used tape.]



VIII: Alapalooza

Jurassic Park
* Song parody of "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris

Young, Dumb And Ugly
* Style parody of AC/DC

Bedrock Anthem
* Song/video parody of "Give It Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
[Intro section parodies "Under The Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers.]

Frank's 2000" TV
* Style parody of R.E.M.

Achy Breaky Song
* Song parody of "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus

Traffic Jam
* Style parody of "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince

Talk Soup
* Style parody of "Steam" by Peter Gabriel

Livin' In The Fridge
* Song/video parody of "Livin' On The Edge" by Aerosmith
[There was no formal music video, but a short clip mimicking the original video
appeared on "The Weird Al Show."]

Waffle King
* Style parody of "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel

Bohemian Polka
* Polka cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen



Headline News single

Headline News
* Song/video parody of "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" by Crash Test Dummies



IX: Bad Hair Day

Amish Paradise
* Song/video parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio

Everything You Know Is Wrong
* Style parody of They Might Be Giants

Cavity Search
* Song parody of "Love Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2
[Ending is a style parody of "Have A Cigar" by Pink Floyd.]

Callin' In Sick
* Style parody of "Come As You Are" and "Lithium" by Nirvana

The Alternative Polka
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Loser" by Beck
* "Sex Type Thing" by Stone Temple Pilots
* "All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow
* "Closer" by Nine Inch Nails
* "Bang And Blame" by R.E.M.
* "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette
* "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" by Smashing Pumpkins
* "My Friends" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
* "I'll Stick Around" by Foo Fighters
* "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden
* "Basket Case" by Green Day
[An unreleased version also exists that includes "Buddy Holly" by Weezer, which
was edited from the final mix due to permission issues.]

Gump
* Song parody of "Lump" by the Presidents of the United States of America

I'm So Sick Of You
* Style parody of Elvis Costello

Syndicated Inc.
* Song parody of "Misery" by Soul Asylum

I Remember Larry
* Style parody of "Calling All Girls" by Hilly Michaels
[This has been finally confirmed as a Hilly Michaels spoof, though some people
have also compared it to the very similar "See The Constellation" by TMBG, and
the remotely similar "Pleasant Valley Sunday" by the Monkees.]

Phony Calls
* Song parody of "Waterfalls" by TLC

The Night Santa Went Crazy
* Style parody of "Black Gold" by Soul Asylum




Gump single

Spy Hard
* Style/video parody of "Thunderball" by Tom Jones



X: Running With Scissors

The Saga Begins
* Song parody of "American Pie" by Don McLean

Pretty Fly For A Rabbi
* Song parody of "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" by the Offspring

Jerry Springer
* Song parody of "One Week" by Barenaked Ladies

Germs
* Style parody of "Terrible Lie" and "Closer" by Nine Inch Nails

Polka Power!
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls
* "Flagpole Sitta" by Harvey Danger
* "Ghetto Supastar" by Pras Michel with Ol' Dirty Bastard and Mya
* "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" by Backstreet Boys
* "Walkin' On The Sun" by Smash Mouth
* "Intergalactic" by the Beastie Boys
* "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba
* "Ray Of Light" by Madonna
* "Push" by Matchbox-20
* "Semi-Charmed Life" by Third Eye Blind
* "The Dope Show" by Marilyn Manson
* "Mmmbop" by Hanson
* "Sex And Candy" by Marcy Playground
* "Closing Time" by Semisonic

Your Horoscope For Today
* Style parody of Goldfinger

It's All About The Pentiums
* Song/video parody of "It's All About The Benjamins (Rock Remix)" by Puff Daddy

Grapefruit Diet
* Song parody of "Zoot Suit Riot" by Cherry Poppin' Daddies

Albuquerque
* Style parody of "Dick's Automotive" by the Rugburns



XI: Poodle Hat

Couch Potato
* Song parody of "Lose Yourself" by Eminem

Trash Day
* Song parody of "Hot In Herre" by Nelly

Party At The Leper Colony
* Style parody of Bo Diddley

Angry White Boy Polka
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Last Resort" by Papa Roach
* "Chop Suey!" by System Of A Down
* "Get Free" by the Vines
* "Hate To Say I Told You So" by the Hives
* "Fell In Love With A Girl" by the White Stripes
* "Last Nite" by the Strokes
* "Down With The Sickness" by Disturbed
* "Renegades Of Funk" by Rage Against The Machine
* "My Way" by Limp Bizkit
* "Outside" by Staind
* "Bawitdaba" by Kid Rock
* "Youth Of The Nation" by P.O.D.
* "The Real Slim Shady" by Eminem

Wanna B Ur Lovr
* Style parody of "Peaches and Cream" by Beck

A Complicated Song
* Song parody of "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne

Why Does This Always Happen To Me?
* Style parody of the Ben Folds Five

Ode To A Superhero
* Song parody of "Piano Man" by Billy Joel

Bob
* Style parody of "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" by Bob Dylan; video parody of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" by Bob Dylan

eBay
* Song parody of "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys

Genius In France
* Style parody of several songs by Frank Zappa, including:
* "I'm The Slime"
* "Catholic Girls"
* "You Are What You Is"
* "Keep It Greasey" (or possibly "Pick Me, I'm Clean")
* "The Adventures of Greggary Peccary" (or possibly "Montana")
* "City Of Tiny Lights"
* "Dog Breath (In The Year Of The Plague)"
* "Frogs With Dirty Little Lips"
* "Disco Boy"
* "Nanook Rubs It"
* "In France"



WeirdAl.com Freebie

You’re Pitiful
* Song parody of “You’re Beautiful” by James Blunt



XII: Straight Outta Lynwood

White And Nerdy
* Song parody of "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire

Pancreas
* Style parody of several songs by Brian Wilson, including:
* "Our Prayer"
* "God Only Knows"
* "Wind Chimes"
* "Roll Plymouth Rock" (aka "Do You Like Worms?")
* "Heroes And Villains"
* "Good Vibrations"

Canadian Idiot
* Song parody of "American Idiot" by Green Day

I'll Sue Ya!
* Style parody of "Bombtrack" and "Killing In The Name" by Rage Against The Machine

Polkarama!
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "The Chicken Dance" (traditional)
* "Let's Get It Started" by the Black Eyed Peas
* "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand
* "Beverly Hills" by Weezer
* "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay
* "Float On" by Modest Mouse
* "Feel Good, Inc." by Gorillaz
* "Don't Cha" by the Pussycat Dolls
* "Somebody Told Me" by the Killers
* "Slither" by Velvet Revolver
* "Candyshop" by 50 Cent
* "Drop It Like It's Hot" by Snoop Dogg
* "Pon De Replay" by Rhianna
* "Gold Digger" by Kanye West
[Al also received permission to include "Photograph" by Nickelback, but decided
against it.]

Virus Alert
* Style parody of "This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us" by Sparks

Confessions, Part III
* Song parody of "Confessions, Part 2" by Usher

Close, But No Cigar
* Style parody of "Short Skirt, Long Jacket" by Cake

Do I Creep You Out?
* Song parody of "Do I Make You Proud?" by Taylor Hicks

Trapped In The Drive-Thru
* Song parody of "Trapped In The Closet" by R. Kelly
* Samples "Black Dog" by Led Zeppelin

Don't Download This Song
* Style parody of "We Are The World" by USA For Africa and "Hands Across America" by Voices Of America



XIII: Alpocalypse

Perform This Way
* Song/video parody of "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga

CNR
* Style parody of the White Stripes

TMZ
* Song parody of "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift

Skipper Dan
* Style parody of "Pork and Beans" by Weezer

Polka Face
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Liechtensteiner Polka" by Will Glahe
* "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga
[Rewritten by Al as "Polka Face".]
* "Womanizer" by Britney Spears
* "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha
* "Day 'n' Nite" by Kid Cudi
* "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum
* "Baby" by Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
* "So What" by Pink
* "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry
* "Fireflies" by Owl City
* "Blame It" by Jamie Foxx
* "Replay" by Iyaz
* "Down" by Jay Sean featuring Li'l Wayne
* "Break Your Heart" by Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris
* "The Tick Tock Polka" by Frankie Yankovic
* "Tik Tok" by Ke$ha

Craigslist
* Style parody of "When The Music's Over," "Light My Fire," and "Twentieth Century Fox" by The Doors

Party In The CIA
* Song parody of "Party In The USA" by Miley Cyrus

Ringtone
* Style parody of Queen

Another Tattoo
* Song parody of "Nothin' On You" by Bruno Mars featuring B.O.B.

If That Isn't Love
* Style parody of Hanson

Whatever You Like
* Song parody of "Whatever You Like" by T.I.

Stop Forwarding That Crap To Me
* Style parody of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman


XIV: Mandatory Fun

Handy
* Song parody of "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX

Lame Claim To Fame
* Style parody of Southern Culture On The Skids

Foil
* Song parody of Royals by Lorde

Sports Song
* Style parody of college football fight songs

Word Crimes
* Song parody of Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams

My Own Eyes
* Style parody of Foo Fighters

NOW That's What I Call Polka
A polka medley including the following songs:
* "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus
* "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People
* "Best Song Ever" by One Direction
* "Gangnam Style" by Psy
* "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen
* "Scream & Shout" by will.i.am featuring Britney Spears
* "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra
* "Timber" by Pitbull featuring Kesha
* "Sexy And I Know It" by LMFAO
* "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
* "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams

Mission Statement
* Style parody of Crosby, Stills & Nash

Inactive
* Song parody of Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

First World Problems
* Style parody of Pixies

Tacky
*Song parody of Happy by Pharrell Williams

Jackson Park Express
*Style parody of Cat Stevens


Rare and Unreleased Songs

A Matter Of Crust
* Song parody of "A Matter Of Trust" by Billy Joel

Avacado
* Song parody of "Desperado" by the Eagles

Baby Likes Burping
* Song parody of "Baby Talks Dirty" by the Knack

Bad Date
* Song parody of "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter
[Scrapped idea originally intended for "Straight Outta Lynwood."]

Beverly Hillbillies / Miss You
* Song parody of "Miss You" by the Rolling Stones

Born To Be Mild
* Song parody of “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf

Brain Freeze
* Song parody of "Shave Me" by Sadgasm
[A parody of a parody... Homer's song was spoofing Nirvana's "Rape Me."]

Burger King
* Song parody of "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger

Cheerios, Apple Jacks, Cheerios
* Song parody of “Cheerio, Cherry Lips, Cheerio” by Gordon Wallace

Chicken Pot Pie
* Song parody of "Live And Let Die" by Paul McCartney and Wings

Crampton Comes Alive [aka Do You Eat Like We Do?]
* Song parody of "Do You Feel Like We Do?" by Peter Frampton

Don't You Forget About Meat
* Song parody of "Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds

Dr. D Superstar
* Song parody of "Superstar" from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar

Electric Shaver
* Song parody of "Favorite Flavor" by the Flavor Girls

Fairfax Avenue
* Song parody of "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant

Fast Food
* Song parody of "Thank U" by Alanis Morissette

Feel Like Throwin' Up
* Song parody of "Feel Like Makin' Love" by Bad Company

Fillings
* Song parody of "Feelings" by Morris Albert

Flatbush Avenue
* Song parody of "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant

Free Delivery
* Song parody of "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion

Gas Line Blues
* Song parody of "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran

Gee, I'm A Nerd
* Song parody of "Free As A Bird" by the Beatles

Gilligan's Island (Stairway)
* Song parody of "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
[However, this was not written by Al; it was originally performed by Little Roger
and the Goosebumps.]

Give A Little Bit Of Your Lunch To Me
* Song parody of "Give A Little Bit" by Supertramp

Gotta Open The Door
* Style parody of James Brown

Green Eggs And Ham
* Song parody of "Numb" by U2

HairyBack
* Song parody of "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake
[Scrapped idea originally intended for "Straight Outta Lynwood."]

Hey Food
* Song parody of "Hey Jude" by the Beatles
[Most likely NOT the same song as Sesame Street's "Hey Food."]

Hit Me With A Rock
* Song parody of "Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon

Holodeck Girl
* Song parody of "Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani
[Scrapped idea originally intended for "Straight Outta Lynwood."]

Hot Beets
* Song parody of “Heartbeat” by Don Johnson

Hot Dog & Apple Pie
* Song parody of "Dog & Butterfly" by Heart

House Of The Sesame Seed Bun
* Song parody of “House Of The Rising Sun” by the Animals

If I Could Make Love To A Bottle
* Song parody of "Time In A Bottle" by Jim Croce

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Zoo
* Song parody of "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John

I’m Fatter
* Song parody of “Shattered” by the Rolling Stones

I'm N Luv Wit Da Skipper
* Song parody of "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" by T Pain

I.R.S.
* Song parody of "S.O.S." by Rhianna
[Scrapped idea originally intended for "Straight Outta Lynwood."]

It's Still Billy Joel To Me
* Song parody of "It's Still Rock 'N' Roll To Me" by Billy Joel

I Will Comply
* Song parody of "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor

Laundry Day
* Song parody of "Come Out And Play" by the Offspring

Let's Go Crazy / Beverly Hillbillies
* Song parody of "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince

Lousy Haircut
* Song parody of "Firestarter" by Prodigy

Make Me Steak #3
* Song parody of “Mistake #3” by Culture Club

Moldy Now
* Song parody of “Hold Me Now” by Thompson Twins

More Than A Filling
* Song parody of “More Than A Feeling” by Boston

Now It Is The Christmas Season
* Song parody of "Deck The Halls"

Pac-Man
* Song parody of "Taxman" by the Beatles

Rocky Road Hoochie-Koo
* Song parody of "Rock 'N' Roll Hoochie Koo" by Rick Derringer

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut
* Song parody of “Suddenly Last Summer” by the Motels

Snack All Night
* Song parody of "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson

Spameater
* Song parody of “Maneater” by Hall and Oates

Sweet Home Albuquerque
* Song parody of "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Take Me To The Liver
* Song parody of "Take Me To The River" by Talking Heads

Take The L Out Of Liver
* Song parody of “Take The L (Out Of Lover)” by the Motels

The Ballad Of Chuck And Diane
* Song parody of "Jack And Diane" by John 'Cougar' Mellencamp

The Ballad Of Homer And Marge
* Song parody of "Jack And Diane" by John 'Cougar' Mellencamp

Theme From 'Home Improvement' [aka I'll Repair For You]
* Song parody of "I'll Be There For You" by the Rembrandts

Throw Gravy On You
* Song parody of “Crazy On You” by Heart

We Got The Beef
* Song parody of “We Got The Beat” by the Go-Go’s

We Won’t Eat Another Hero
* Song parody of “We Don’t Need Another Hero” by Tina Turner

When Eggs Fry
* Song parody of “When Doves Cry” by Prince
[This was said to be an early concert-only song, possibly included in a Food
Medley. However, some fans doubt its existence.]

Whole Lotta Lunch
* Song parody of "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin

Won't Eat Prunes Again
* Song parody of "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who

Year Of The Fat
* Song parody of "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart

Yesterday, All My Stubble Seemed So Far Away
* Song parody of "Yesterday" by The Beatles

You Don't Take Your Showers
* Song parody of "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" by Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond

You Never Gave Me A Tune-Up
* Song parody of "You Never Give Me Your Money" by the Beatles

Posted by Roy on Friday, 07/25/2014 @ 06:01am


That took a long time to scroll past. Way more annoying than compelling. Roy, I know that you're capable of speech and debate, I've seen hints of it on the other site. Knock it off with the lists. Express your passion. Tell me to f off and explain why I'm wrong about Yankovic in your own words. You are capable of that.

Posted by DarinRG on Friday, 07/25/2014 @ 07:33am


http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/albums

Weird Al gets his first Top 10 album in Australia

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/27/2014 @ 06:19am


DarinRG ya got dat right.
Roy your a big-time space waster! Ain't nobody wanna read thru all that b.s., if they did they could get a book! Where ever u got it, they can get it. Now, I do support Weird Al, you have junked up this whole page and nobody wants all dat, you dig amigo?

Posted by Worm on Tuesday, 08/5/2014 @ 19:53pm


Look you gotta scroll down about 50 thousand line of gobble just to make a comment! Who wants all that!

Posted by Worm on Tuesday, 08/5/2014 @ 19:59pm


Let me break it down very succinctly. Weird Al Yankovic is mad funny. He is master of the rock musical parody because he actually is very talented. He's done Madonna, M.J., Dire Straits, etc. ... most recently Pharrell's "Happy" ("Tacky") etc., etc. and the original artists love his takes and are honored by them.

Posted by Worm on Tuesday, 08/5/2014 @ 20:10pm



http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/weird-al-yankovic-super-bowl-petition-smashes-goal-1.2729872

Weird Al Yankovic Super Bowl petition smashes goal
More than 50,000 fans sign petition to have the Tacky artist play halftime show on Feb. 1
CBC News Posted: Aug 07, 2014 8:24 AM ET Last Updated: Aug 07, 2014 9:20 AM ET

Posted by Roy on Friday, 08/8/2014 @ 09:25am


I believe Weird Al belongs in the Hall of Fame. His contribution to the industry has been very substantial.

Posted by Tex on Thursday, 08/28/2014 @ 12:00pm


"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC

THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART


01. # 139 - 1983 - "Weird Al" Yankovic
02. # 17 - 1984 - In 3-D
03. # 50 - 1985 - Dare To Be Stupid
04. # 177 - 1986 - Polka Party
05. # 27 - 1988 - Even Worse
06. # 146 - 1989 - UHF
07. # 17 - 1992 - Off The Deep End
08. # 46 - 1993 - Alapalooza
09. # 198 - 1994 - Greatest Hits Volume II
10. # 14 - 1996 - Bad Hair Day
11. # 16 - 1999 - Running With Scissors
12. # 17 - 2003 - Poodle Hat
13. # 10 - 2006 - Straight Outta Lynwood
14. # 178 - 2009 - The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic
15. # 9 - 2011 - Alpocalypse
16. # 1 - 2014 - Mandatory Fun

THE BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES CHART

01. # 63 - 1983 - Ricky
02. # 12 - 1984 - Eat It
03. # 62 - 1984 - King Of Suede
04. # 81 - 1984 - I Lost On Jeopardy
05. # 47 - 1985 - Like A Surgeon
06. # 99 - 1988 - Fat
07. # 35 - 1992 - Smells Like Nirvana
08. # 53 - 1996 - Amish Paradise
09. # 9 - 2006 - White & Nerdy
10. # 82 - 2006 - Canadian Idiot
11. # 39 - 2014 - Word Crimes

THE BILLBOARD BUBBLING UNDER 100 SINGLES CHART

01. # 104 - 1981 - Another One Rides The Bus
02. # 106 - 1983 - I Love Rocky Road
03. # 104 - 1994 - Headline News
04. # 102 - 1996 - Gump
05. # 115 - 2007 - Ebay
06. # 104 - 2008 - Whatever You Like

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 09/2/2014 @ 06:27am


Weird Al? Hell yeah!

Posted by Worm on Sunday, 09/7/2014 @ 12:53pm


NUMBER ONE COMEDY ALBUMS

01. 1960 - The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart
02. 1962 - Vaughn Meader - The First Family
03. 1962 - Allan Sherman - My Son, the Folk Singer
04. 1963 - Allan Sherman - My Son, the Celebrity
05. 1963 - Allan Sherman - My Son, the Nut
06. 2014 - "Weird Al" Yankovic - Mandatory Fun

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/25/2015 @ 22:35pm


What if "Weird Al" Yankovic isn't nominated and inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in the main performers category, but instead, he is inducted in the "Musical Excellence" category or the "Lifetime Achievement" category? Would that bother anyone?

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/28/2016 @ 19:41pm


He should be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame too. I don't know why the Hollywood Walk of Fame is taking so long. That should be easy for someone like Al.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 03/13/2016 @ 10:09am


Bohemian Polka from Alapalooza was a remake of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, word for word. So it's Weird Al's only actual remake of another artist's song. Well, George of the Jungle too.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/5/2016 @ 06:15am


https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=weird+al+what+is+life

Now on CD and iTunes

George Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison (2014)

"Weird Al" Yankovic covers What Is Life

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/5/2016 @ 21:25pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1k_kpfyEo

Weird Al performs Handle With Care in George Fest All-Star Jam

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/5/2016 @ 21:28pm


Absolutely. Sure, there are arguments that he didn't write the music, just the lyrics. But, he got permission from each artist &/or band, and plus, he is very much well known around the world and is one of the funniest people in the music industry. Plus, his versions of songs are really good. A definite yes on Weird Al getting inducted.

Posted by Nathan Miller on Thursday, 09/15/2016 @ 23:44pm


imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But Al hasn't really released material that starts with Al. His stuff can be funny and remind us of Michael Jackson or other luminairees, but he doesn't possess t creative spark or originiality.

Posted by Diamond on Monday, 02/6/2017 @ 16:03pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ONh7Po0p18

What Fans Never Knew About Weird Al Yankovic

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/18/2017 @ 07:07am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvSvz2_d9R8

The Untold Truth Of Weird Al Yankovic

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/18/2017 @ 07:09am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJgAyij35y0

107 Weird Al Music Facts YOU Should Know (Ep. #48) - MicDrop

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/18/2017 @ 07:39am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fdUpxkAsOQ

THE 2018 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME INDUCTEE

"Weird Al" Yankovic

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/5/2017 @ 18:08pm


Weird Al is a genius. I would love to see him inducted.

Posted by Chris on Friday, 01/26/2018 @ 18:48pm


When (not IF)... When Weird Al is inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of fame -- Coolio will be the one to do the introduction !

Posted by Blanca on Monday, 05/7/2018 @ 01:49am


What "Weird Al" Yankovic has done since his final album to be released on CD (Mandatory Fun) 2014:

01. "What Is Life" from George Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison (recorded in 2014; released in 2016)

02. "Handle With Care" from George Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison (recorded in 2014; released in 2016)

03. Captain Underpants Theme Song from the Captain Underpants Movie and Soundtrack (2017)

All available on iTunes

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/25/2018 @ 16:26pm


Al's cover of "What Is Life" is very phenomenal.

Weird Al has also done a polka medley for the songs from "Hamilton". And he has remixed some songs by Portugal The Man, most notably "Feel It Still". This was not the first time Al and the band have worked together, as I saw Weird Al and Portugal perform on-stage at Bonnaroo years ago.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Wednesday, 07/25/2018 @ 20:21pm


Seriously!!!

People have to stop making jokes.

This man stunk up a wonderful radio program and sunk it.


N-O NO NO NO N-0

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 08/31/2018 @ 00:03am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAYgZ_zzyTE

WALK OF FAME

Al received the 2,643rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, August 27, 2018. You can visit it at 6914 Hollywood Blvd. (right across the street from the Chinese Theatre) and you can watch Al’s acceptance speech here!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 09/3/2018 @ 13:07pm


What "Weird Al" Yankovic has done since his final album to be released on CD (Mandatory Fun) 2014:

01. "What Is Life" from George Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison (recorded in 2014; released in 2016)

02. "Handle With Care" from George Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison (recorded in 2014; released in 2016)

03. Captain Underpants Theme Song from the Captain Underpants Movie and Soundtrack (2017)

04. The Hamilton Polka (2018)

All available on iTunes

Posted by Roy on Friday, 11/23/2018 @ 14:45pm


The guy that stunk up Dr Demento?

NO WAY!!

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 11/23/2018 @ 18:09pm



Why hasn't there been another artist like "Weird Al" Yankovic since "Weird Al" Yankovic started? A parody artist whose career has lasted 40 years. Is no one trying?

Posted by Roy on Monday, 03/11/2019 @ 21:07pm


I'm sure there's plenty of Youtubers who are waiting for their big break on becoming the next big parodyist. Even Al himself once stated in an interview that he's competing with people on Youtube and the Internet, and maybe somebody bigger than him will arise.

I don't think that many people equal the amount of talent that Weird Al has. Al could create several characters out of himself. The reason Weird Al is the biggest novelty act for Generation X-on is because he's always re-invented himself -something not very many people have noticed.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Tuesday, 03/12/2019 @ 03:21am



https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/weird-al-song-michael-jackson-rejected-black-or-white-750475/

Flashback: The Lost ‘Weird Al’ Song That Michael Jackson Rejected
When his “Black or White” parody “Snack All Night” got shot down, Yankovic turned towards Nirvana

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 07/9/2019 @ 22:27pm


Weird Al is the top-selling comedic musician of all time. Not just that but he has managed to stay influential for over 40 years. Not many musical artists can claim even that.

Posted by Andrew on Tuesday, 08/20/2019 @ 16:50pm


Monty Python should have a page on FRL as well.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/10/2020 @ 16:25pm


Since Al's musical style and genre is unique, I'm looking for a baseline for comparison.

Al had 14 US-charted studio albums over a 32 year period.
11 were Top 50
8 were Top 20
2 were Top 10
1 was #1

Al has 5 Grammy Awards

Are there any other eligible artists who can match/exceed those accomplishments who haven't gotten in yet?

Posted by Andy on Monday, 10/19/2020 @ 14:05pm


Weird Al is my number 1 current snub from the hall and I'm not saying that as a meme. You look at the chart and video successes, the way he forged his own path in a field that was all his own. The respect he has amongst other artists is there. Think of all the artists he has parodied and them saying it was a highlight of their career.

Posted by Erik on Sunday, 02/7/2021 @ 06:45am


The Weird Al film will be out next year or so on Roku with Daniel Radcliffe. While the Motley Crue biopic didn't help them out (Pam and Tommy probably will delay them longer) I feel like this flick will boost Yankovic. I'm thinking he'll get a nomination soon and probably be awarded Musical Excellence right after.

There's no one else like him

Posted by mat r on Thursday, 03/3/2022 @ 22:52pm


He is a unique talent, but if you put him in, what about Steel Panther? To me, those guys are just as talented with their parody stuff. Probably better musicians too.

Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 03/4/2022 @ 07:13am


Paul in NY

steel panther is talented but weird al had the longevity, genre range, commercial success, and Cultural icon status that steel panther came no where close to.

Posted by Mat r on Friday, 03/4/2022 @ 08:58am


Good point, Mat R

Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 03/4/2022 @ 12:21pm


Paul in NY

I feel like weird al doesn't open a massive door. Maybe fat boys would enter the chat (as they should) but steel panther I'm doubtful. Maybe if ru paul or tom lehrer got on a ballot.

Posted by Mat r on Friday, 03/4/2022 @ 15:17pm


Y'All ready for the Weird Al nomination in 2023? Cause this trailer screams star

https://deadline.com/video/weird-the-al-yankovic-story-daniel-radcliffe-teaser-trailer/

Posted by Mat r on Tuesday, 05/3/2022 @ 15:34pm


Eminem's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame will lead to "Weird Al" Yankovic finally being inducted.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/6/2022 @ 19:33pm


WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story - teaser trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSPbrmIpcy0

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcNuiri2dV0

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/9/2022 @ 06:34am


The inspiration for "You Don't Love Me Anymore" is Nicolette Larson's "Still You Linger On from her 1982 album, "All Dressed Up and No Place to Go". Why would Weird Al be taking inspiration from a Nicolette Larson deep cut?

Now the song is actually an Andrew Gold cover. The original version was released on his 1978 album, All This and Heaven Too. It also bears some semblance to You Don't Love Me Anymore, but it also has a keyboard part (or possibly guitar?) that shows up throughout, and it doesn't really have the strings that the Nicolette Larson version has. Anyways, he and Nicolette Larson were in a serious relationship in the early 80s and were engaged. He produced her album "All Dressed Up and No Place to Go", but the two broke up after recording had finished.

"Weird Al" Yankovic and Nicolette Larson dated briefly in the late 80s. Given that a lot of Al's Style Parodies are based on people that Al has developed friendships with over the years, it actually makes sense as to why Al would have been inspired by this song. Perhaps Al was inspired to write this after the two had broken up?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3OMMCBA1WUDEN/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B001CP5GRE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=037auY3-Q3A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_BKTIFsieA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWD5gdpt4Dw

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/9/2022 @ 06:41am


Nicolette Larson did backing vocals on "Weird Al" Yankovic's 1988 album Even Worse, on the tracks "Alimony" and "Good Old Days."

https://www.weirdal.com/archives/miscellaneous/players/

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/9/2022 @ 07:00am


Future "Weird Al" Yankovic Parodies - No Not Really!

It Must Have Been Love by Roxette becomes... It Must Have Been Lunch

It must have been lunch, but it's over now
It must have been good, 'cause I ate it some how

How Do You Talk To An Angel by The Heights becomes... How Do You Talk To A Stranger

It's like trying to catch a stolen car

Drive by The Cars becomes... Pick

Who's going to pick your nose tonight
Who's going to pick your nose if you don't
You can't go on picking your own nose

Posted by Roy on Friday, 08/12/2022 @ 18:59pm


I definitely Weird Al Yankovic should get inducted hopefully next year as either a Performer or a Musical Excellence recipient! I also believe he is worthy of a Kennedy Center Honor as well as the Mark Twain Prize For American Humor.

Posted by Coreyrocks on Tuesday, 09/6/2022 @ 21:34pm



If he does get inducted, I think Steve Martin should do the honors.

Posted by Alex Stockwell on Saturday, 09/17/2022 @ 18:03pm


What "Weird Al" Yankovic has done since his final album to be released on CD (Mandatory Fun) 2014:

01. "What Is Life" from George Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison (recorded in 2014; released in 2016)

02. "Handle With Care" from George Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison (recorded in 2014; released in 2016)

03. Captain Underpants Theme Song from the Captain Underpants Movie and Soundtrack (2017)

04. The Hamilton Polka (2018)

05. "Scarif Beach Party" from LEGO Star Wars: Summer Vacation (Original Soundtrack) 2022

All available on iTunes

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/10/2022 @ 09:26am



I find it insane he hasn't already been inducted.

Posted by Silks on Tuesday, 11/8/2022 @ 16:38pm


"Weird Al" Yankovic | Club Random with Bill Maher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTg0L5aT2cg

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/15/2022 @ 17:10pm


Weird: The Al Yankovic Story - Original Soundtrack (2022)

1. You Don't Know Anything (Dialogue) by Diedrich Bader
2. My Bologna - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
3. I Love Rocky Road - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
4. Another One Rides The Bus - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
5. Eat It by "Weird Al" Yankovic
6. Like A Surgeon - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
7. Amish Paradise - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
8. Now You Know by "Weird Al" Yankovic
9. Dr. Demento Opening Theme (Pico and Sepulveda) by The Roto Rooter Goodtime Christmas Band
10. Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrell) by Cory Pesaturo
11. Helena Polka by Cory Pesaturo
12. The Chicken Dance aka The Bird Dance by The Emeralds
13. Clarinet Polka by "Weird Al" Yankovic
14. Beat On The Brat by "Weird Al" Yankovic
15. Bowling With The Devil by Skunk Barf
16. The Cobra Pit by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
17. Demento's Pool Party by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
18. You're All A Bunch Of Slaves by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
19. Guadalajara by Cesar Ramirez, Omar Estrada, Cesar Chavira
20. Back From The Dead by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
21. Weird by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
22. The Accordion by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
23. Hay Boy by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
24. The Closet by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
25. Epiphany by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
26. Cracked The Code by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
27. On The Spot by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
28. A Rare Gift by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
29. My Parents by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
30. Write Your Own Songs by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
31. LSD Trip by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
32. Al and Madonna by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
33. A Parody of "Eat It" by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
34. Drunk Driving by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
35. You're All I've Got by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
36. Diner Kidnapping by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
37. Heart Of The Jungle by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
38. Certified Platinum by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
39. It's All Business by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
40. The Factory by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
41. Dad Apologizes by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
42. Raised Amish by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
43. It's Nothing by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
44. Would You Be My Son? by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
45. Al's Speech by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
46. In Memoriam by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/21/2022 @ 16:24pm


Weird: The Al Yankovic Story - Original Soundtrack (2022)

1. You Don't Know Anything (Dialogue) by Diedrich Bader
2. My Bologna - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
3. I Love Rocky Road - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
4. Another One Rides The Bus - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
5. Eat It by "Weird Al" Yankovic
6. Like A Surgeon - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
7. Amish Paradise - 2022 version by "Weird Al" Yankovic
8. Now You Know by "Weird Al" Yankovic
9. Dr. Demento Opening Theme (Pico and Sepulveda) by The Roto Rooter Goodtime Christmas Band
10. Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrell) by Cory Pesaturo
11. Helena Polka by Cory Pesaturo
12. The Chicken Dance aka The Bird Dance by The Emeralds
13. Clarinet Polka by "Weird Al" Yankovic
14. Beat On The Brat by "Weird Al" Yankovic
15. Bowling With The Devil by Skunk Barf
16. The Cobra Pit by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
17. Demento's Pool Party by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
18. You're All A Bunch Of Slaves (Instrumental) by "Weird Al" Yankovic
19. Guadalajara by Cesar Ramirez, Omar Estrada, Cesar Chavira
20. Back From The Dead by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
21. Weird by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
22. The Accordion by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
23. Hay Boy by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
24. The Closet by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
25. Epiphany by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
26. Cracked The Code by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
27. On The Spot by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
28. A Rare Gift by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
29. My Parents by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
30. Write Your Own Songs by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
31. LSD Trip by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
32. Al and Madonna by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
33. A Parody of "Eat It" by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
34. Drunk Driving by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
35. You're All I've Got by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
36. Diner Kidnapping by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
37. Heart Of The Jungle by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
38. Certified Platinum by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
39. It's All Business by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
40. The Factory by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
41. Dad Apologizes by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
42. Raised Amish by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
43. It's Nothing by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
44. Would You Be My Son? by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
45. Al's Speech by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson
46. In Memoriam by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/21/2022 @ 20:17pm


"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC ALBUMS

01. 1983 - "Weird Al" Yankovic
02. 1984 - "Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D
03. 1985 - Dare To Be Stupid
04. 1986 - Polka Party
05. 1988 - Even Worse
06. 1988 - "Weird Al" Yankovic / Wendy Carlos: Peter & The Wolf
07. 1988 - "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits
08. 1989 - UHF: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack And Other Stuff
09. 1992 - Off The Deep End
10. 1993 - The Food Album
11. 1993 - Alapalooza
12. 1994 - Permanent Record: Al In The Box
13. 1994 - Greatest Hits Volume II
14. 1995 - The TV Album
15. 1996 - Bad Hair Day
16. 1999 - Running With Scissors
17. 2003 - Poodle Hat
18. 2006 - Straight Outta Lynwood
19. 2009 - Internet Leaks
20. 2009 - The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic
21. 2011 - Alpocalypse
22. 2014 - Mandatory Fun
23. 2017 - Squeeze Box
24. 2022 - Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Original Soundtrack)

"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC

THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART

01. 1983 - # 139 - "Weird Al" Yankovic
02. 1984 - # 17 - In 3-D
03. 1985 - # 50 - Dare To Be Stupid
04. 1986 - # 177 - Polka Party
05. 1988 - # 27 - Even Worse
06. 1989 - # 146 - UHF
07. 1992 - # 17 - Off The Deep End
08. 1993 - # 46 - Alapalooza
09. 1994 - # 198 - Greatest Hits Volume II
10. 1996 - # 14 - Bad Hair Day
11. 1999 - # 16 - Running With Scissors
12. 2003 - # 17 - Poodle Hat
13. 2006 - # 10 - Straight Outta Lynwood
14. 2009 - # 8 - Internet Leaks
15. 2009 - # 178 - The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic
16. 2011 - # 9 - Alpocalypse
17. 2014 - # 1 - Mandatory Fun
18. 2017 - # 185 - Squeeze Box
19. 2022 - # 192 - Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Original Soundtrack)

THE BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES CHART

01. 1983 - # 63 - Ricky
02. 1984 - # 12 - Eat It
03. 1984 - # 62 - King Of Suede
04. 1984 - # 81 - I Lost On Jeopardy
05. 1985 - # 47 - Like A Surgeon
06. 1988 - # 99 - Fat
07. 1992 - # 35 - Smells Like Nirvana
08. 1996 - # 53 - Amish Paradise
09. 2006 - # 9 - White & Nerdy
10. 2006 - # 82 - Canadian Idiot
11. 2014 - # 39 - Word Crimes

THE BILLBOARD BUBBLING UNDER 100 SINGLES CHART

01. 1981 - # 104 - Another One Rides The Bus
02. 1983 - # 106 - I Love Rocky Road
03. 1994 - # 104 - Headline News
04. 1996 - # 102 - Gump
05. 2007 - # 115 - Ebay
06. 2008 - # 104 - Whatever You Like


"Weird Al" Yankovic Studio Albums with Original Songs Written by "Weird Al" Yankovic:

01. "Weird Al" Yankovic

01. Gotta Boogie
02. Buckingham Blues
03. Happy Birthday
04. The Check's In The Mail
05. I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead
06. Such A Groovy Guy
07. Mr. Frump In The Iron Lung

02. In 3-D

08. Midnight Star
09. Buy Me A Condo
10. Mr. Popeil
11. That Boy Could Dance
12. Nature Trail To Hell

03. Dare To Be Stupid

13. Dare To Be Stupid
14. One More Minute
15. Slime Creatures from Outer Space
16. This Is the Life
17. Cable TV

04. Polka Party

18. Dog Eat Dog
19. One Of Those Days
20. Don't Wear Those Shoes
21. Good Enough For Now
22. Christmas At Ground Zero

05. Even Worse

23. Stuck In A Closet With Vanna White
24. You Make Me
25. Melanie
26. Velvet Elvis
27. Twister
28. Good Old Days

06. Peter & The Wolf

29. "(Peter and the Wolf) Introduction"
30. "Peter and the Wolf"
31. "Introduction (Carnival of the Animals - Part Two)"
32. "Aardvark"
33. "Hummingbirds"
34. "Snails"
35. "Alligator"
36. "Amoeba"
37. "Pigeons"
38. "Shark"
39. "Cockroaches"
40. "Iguana"
41. "Vulture"
42. "Unicorn"
43. "Poodle"
44. "Finale"

07. UHF

45. Gandhi II
46. Attack Of The Radioactive Hamsters From A Planet Near Mars
47. UHF
48. Let Me Be Your Hog
49. Generic Blues
50. Spatula City
51. Fun Zone
52. The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota

08. Off The Deep End

53. Trigger Happy
54. I Was Only Kidding
55. When I Was Your Age
56. Airline Amy
57. You Don't Love Me Anymore

09. Alapalooza

58. Frank's 2000" TV
59. Traffic Jam
60. Talk Soup
61. She Never Told Me She Was A Mime
62. Harvey The Wonder Hamster
63. Waffle King
64. Young, Dumb & Ugly

10. Bad Hair Day

65. Everything You Know Is Wrong
66. Callin' In Sick
67. Since You've Been Gone
68. I'm So Sick Of You
69. I Remember Larry
70. The Night Santa Went Crazy

11. Running With Scissors

71. My Baby's In Love With Eddie Vedder
72. The Weird Al Show Theme
73. Germs
74. Your Horoscope For Today
75. Truck Drivin' Song
76. Albuquerque

12. Poodle Hat

77. Hardware Store
78. Party At The Leper Colony
79. Wanna B Ur Lovr
80. Why Does This Always Happen To Me?
81. Bob
82. Genius In France

13. Straight Outta Lynwood

83. Pancreas
84. I'll Sue Ya
85. Virus Alert
86. Weasel Stomping Day
87. Close But No Cigar
88. Don't Download This Song

14. Alpocalypse

89. CNR
90. Skipper Dan
91. Craigslist
92. Ringtone
93. If That Isn't Love
94. Stop Forwarding That Crap To Me

15. Mandatory Fun

95. Lame Claim To Fame
96. Sports Song
97. My Own Eyes
98. Mission Statement
99. First World Problems
100. Jackson Park Express

16. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Original Soundtrack)

101. Now You Know
102. You're All A Bunch Of Slaves

"Weird Al" Yankovic Parodies with Lyrics by "Weird Al" Yankovic and Music by Other Artists:

01. "Weird Al" Yankovic

01. Ricky
02. I Love Rocky Road
03. Stop Draggin' My Car Around
04. My Bologna
05. Another One Rides The Bus

02. In 3-D

06. Eat It
07. The Brady Bunch
08. I Lost On Jeopardy
09. King Of Suede
10. Theme From Rocky XIII

03. Dare To Be Stupid

11. Like A Surgeon
12. I Want A New Duck
13. Yoda
14. Girls Just Want To Have Lunch

04. Polka Party

15. Living With A Hernia
16. Addicted To Spuds
17. Here's Johnny
18. Toothless People

05. Even Worse

19. Fat
20. (This Song's Just) Six Words Long
21. I Think I'm A Clone Now
22. Lasagna
23. Alimony

06. UHF

24. Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies
25. Isle Thing
26. She Drives Like Crazy
27. Spam

07. Off The Deep End

28. Smells Like Nirvana
29. I Can't Watch This
30. The White Stuff
31. Taco Grande
32. The Plumbing Song

08. Alapalooza

33. Jurassic Park
34. Bedrock Anthem
35. Achy Breaky Song
36. Livin' In The Fridge

09. Greatest Hits Volume II

37. Headline News

10. Bad Hair Day

38. Amish Paradise
39. Cavity Search
40. Gump
41. Syndicated, Inc.
42. Phony Calls

11. Running With Scissors

43. The Saga Begins
44. Pretty Fly For A Rabbi
45. Jerry Springer
46. It's All About The Pentiums
47. Grapefruit Diet

12. Poodle Hat

48. Couch Potato
49. Trash Day
50. A Complicated Song
51. Ode To A Superhero
52. Ebay
53. You're Pitiful

13. Straight Outta Lynwood

54. White & Nerdy
55. Canadian Idiot
56. Confessions Part III
57. Do I Creep You Out
58. Trapped In The Drive-Thru

14. Alpocalypse

59. Perform This Way
60. TMZ
61. Party In The CIA
62. Another Tattoo
63. Whatever You Like

15. Mandatory Fun

64. Handy
65. Foil
66. Word Crimes
67. Inactive
68. Tacky

16. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Original Soundtrack)

69. My Bologna (2022 version)
70. I Love Rocky Road (2022 version)
71. Another One Rides The Bus (2022 version)
72. Like A Surgeon (2022 version)
73. Amish Paradise (2022 version)
74. Bowling With The Devil

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Polka Medleys

01. Polkas On 45
02. Hooked On Polkas
03. Polka Party
04. The Hot Rocks Polka
05. Polka Your Eyes Out
06. Bohemian Polka
07. The Alternative Polka
08. Polka Power!
09. Angry White Boy Polka
10. Polkarama!
11. Polka Face
12. NOW That's What I Call Polka
13. The Hamilton Polka
14. Clarinet Polka

Cover Songs

01. George Of The Jungle
02. Bohemian Polka (Bohemian Rhapsody)
03. What Is Life
04. Handle With Care
05. Clarinet Polka
06. Beat On The Brat

Other Songs

01. Captain Underpants Theme Song from the Captain Underpants Movie and Soundtrack (2017)
02. "Scarif Beach Party" from LEGO Star Wars: Summer Vacation (Original Soundtrack) 2022


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"Weird Al" Yankovic Guide

I: "Weird Al" Yankovic

Ricky
* Song parody of "Mickey" by Toni Basil

I Love Rocky Road
* Song parody of "I Love Rock and Roll" by Joan Jett

Buckingham Blues
* Lyrical parody of "Jack and Diane" by John 'Cougar' Mellencamp
[This song started out as a parody of "Jack and Diane," but problems with permission
caused Al to change his idea. However, most of the lyrics were retained, so it's not
all that hard to sing this to the original melody.]

Happy Birthday
* Style parody of "The Funky Western Civilization" by Tonio K.

Stop Draggin' My Car Around
* Song parody of "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty
[It should be noted that the original demos more closely matched the original song;
for the album, Al added his own personal touches, such as the accordion solo.]

My Bologna
* Song parody of "My Sharona" by the Knack

Another One Rides The Bus
* Song parody of "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen
[This is the only album-released parody that did not directly copy the music of the
original version, because the original Dr. Demento performance was used.]

Mr. Frump In The Iron Lung
* Style parody of "Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie



II: "Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D

Eat It
* Song/video parody of "Beat It" by Michael Jackson

The Brady Bunch
* Song parody of "The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats

Buy Me A Condo
* Style parody of Bob Marley and the Wailers

I Lost On Jeopardy
* Song parody of "Jeopardy" by the Greg Kihn Band

Polkas On 45
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Jocko Homo" by Devo
* "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple
* "Sex (I'm A...)" by Berlin
* "Hey Jude" by the Beatles
* "L.A. Woman" by the Doors
* "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly
* "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix
* "Burning Down The House" by Talking Heads
* "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner
* "Bubbles In The Wine" by Lawrence Welk
* "Every Breath You Take" by the Police
* "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" by the Clash
* "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones
* "My Generation" by the Who

Mr. Popeil
* Style parody of "Private Idaho" the B-52's
[Unless someone can find a B-52's song that's closer??]

King Of Suede
* Song parody of "King Of Pain" by the Police

Theme From Rocky XIII (The Rye Or The Kaiser)
* Song parody of "The Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor



III: Dare To Be Stupid

Like A Surgeon
* Song/video parody of "Like A Virgin" by Madonna

Dare To Be Stupid
* Style/video parody of "Big Mess" and "Deep Sleep" by Devo

I Want A New Duck
* Song parody of "I Want A New Drug" by Huey Lewis and the News

Yoda
* Song parody of "Lola" by the Kinks

Slime Creatures From Outer Space
* Style parody of "Hyperactive" by Thomas Dolby

Girls Just Want To Have Lunch
* Song parody of "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper

Hooked On Polkas
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "12th Street Rag" by Pee Wee Hunt
* "State Of Shock" by The Jacksons with Mick Jagger
* "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top
* "What's Love Got To Do With It?" by Tina Turner
* "Method Of Modern Love" by Hall and Oates
* "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" by Yes
* "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister
* "99 Luftballons" by Nina
* "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins
* "The Reflex" by Duran Duran
* "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" by Quiet Riot
* "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood



IV: Polka Party!

Living With A Hernia
* Song/video parody of "Living In America" by James Brown

Dog Eat Dog
* Style parody of "And She Was" by Talking Heads
[The "you may tell yourself" section parodies "Once In A Lifetime" by Talking Heads.]

Addicted To Spuds
* Song parody of "Addicted To Love" by Robert Palmer

One Of Those Days
* Style parody of "Ducks On The Wall" by the Kinks

Polka Party!
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel
* "Sussudio" by Phil Collins
* "Party All The Time" by Eddie Murphie
* "Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Richie
* "Freeway Of Love" by Aretha Franklin
* "What You Need" by INXS
* "Harlem Shuffle" by the Rolling Stones
[Rewritten by Al to be the "Harlem Polka."]
* "Venus" by Bananarama
* "Nasty" by Janet Jackson
* "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco
* "Shout" by Tears For Fears
* "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna

Here's Johnny
* Song parody of "Who's Johnny?" by El DeBarge

Don't Wear Those Shoes
* Style parody of "Father Christmas" by The Kinks

Toothless People
* Song parody of "Ruthless People" by Mick Jagger



V: Even Worse

Fat
* Song/video parody of "Bad" by Michael Jackson

(This Song's Just) Six Words Long
* Song parody of "Got My Mind Set On You" by George Harrison

You Make Me
* Style parody of "Grey Matter" and "Little Girls" by Oingo Boingo

I Think I'm A Clone Now
* Song parody of "I Think We're Alone Now" by Tiffany

Lasagna
* Song parody of "La Bamba", Los Lobos

Alimony
* Song parody of "Mony Mony" by Billy Idol
* Samples "Money" by Pink Floyd

Velvet Elvis
* Style parody of "Don't Stand So Close To Me" and "Synchronicity II" by the Police

Twister
* Style parody of "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" by the Beastie Boys

Good Old Days
* Style parody of "Only One" by James Taylor



VI: UHF Soundtrack & Other Stuff

Money For Nothing / Beverly Hillbillies
* Song/video parody of "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits

Gandhi II
* Background music is a style parody of "Theme From Shaft" by Isaac Hayes

Isle Thing
* Song parody of "Wild Thing" by Tone Loc

The Hot Rocks Polka
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "It's Only Rock & Roll (But I Like It)" by the Rolling Stones
* "Brown Sugar" by the Rolling Stones
* "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling Stones
* "Honky Tonk Women" by the Rolling Stones
* "Under My Thumb" by the Rolling Stones
* "Ruby Tuesday" by the Rolling Stones
* "Miss You" by the Rolling Stones
* "Sympathy For The Devil" by the Rolling Stones
* "Get Off My Cloud" by the Rolling Stones
* "Shattered" by the Rolling Stones
* "Let's Spend The Night Together" by the Rolling Stones
* "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones

UHF
* Style parody of "State Of Shock" by the Jacksons featuring Mick Jagger

She Drives Like Crazy
* Song parody of "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals

Spam
* Song parody of "Stand" by R.E.M.

The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota
* Style parody of "30,000 Pounds of Bananas" by Harry Chapin



VII: Off The Deep End

Smells Like Nirvana
* Song/video parody of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana

Trigger Happy
* Style parody of the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean

I Can't Watch This
* Song parody of "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer

Polka Your Eyes Out
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Cradle Of Love" by Billy Idol
* "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega
* "Love Shack" by the B-52's
* "Pump Up The Jam" by Technotronic
* "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M.
* "Unbelievable" by EMF
* "Do Me!" by Bel Biv Devoe
* "Enter Sandman" by Metallica
* "The Humpty Dance" by the Digital Underground
* "Cherry Pie" by Warrant
* "Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson
* "I Touch Myself" by the DiVinyls
* "Dr. Feelgood" by Motley Crue
* "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice

I Was Only Kidding
* Style parody of "Hatred" by Tonio K.

The White Stuff
* Song parody of "The Right Stuff" by New Kids On The Block

When I Was Your Age
* Style parody of "All She Wants To Do Is Dance" and "Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley

Taco Grande
* Song parody of "Rico Suave" by Gerardo

Airline Amy
* Style parody of "Switchboard Susan" by Nick Lowe

The Plumbing Song
* Song parody of "Baby Don't Forget My Number" by Milli Vanilli
[Middle section parodies "Blame It On The Rain" by Milli Vanilli.]

You Don't Love Me Anymore
* Video parody of "More Than Words" by Extreme

Bite Me
* Style parody of "Endless, Nameless" by Nirvana
[Sort of. Both this and the Nirvana album ended with a hidden track that consisted
only of loud guitars and screaming.]
* Samples "Tears Of The Earth" by David Hallyday
[Again, sort of. The well-buried snippet of this song is most likely the result of "Bite
Me" being dubbed onto a previously used tape.]



VIII: Alapalooza

Jurassic Park
* Song parody of "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris

Young, Dumb And Ugly
* Style parody of AC/DC

Bedrock Anthem
* Song/video parody of "Give It Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
[Intro section parodies "Under The Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers.]

Frank's 2000" TV
* Style parody of R.E.M.

Achy Breaky Song
* Song parody of "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus

Traffic Jam
* Style parody of "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince

Talk Soup
* Style parody of "Steam" by Peter Gabriel

Livin' In The Fridge
* Song/video parody of "Livin' On The Edge" by Aerosmith
[There was no formal music video, but a short clip mimicking the original video
appeared on "The Weird Al Show."]

Waffle King
* Style parody of "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel

Bohemian Polka
* Polka cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen



Headline News single

Headline News
* Song/video parody of "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" by Crash Test Dummies



IX: Bad Hair Day

Amish Paradise
* Song/video parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio

Everything You Know Is Wrong
* Style parody of They Might Be Giants

Cavity Search
* Song parody of "Love Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2
[Ending is a style parody of "Have A Cigar" by Pink Floyd.]

Callin' In Sick
* Style parody of "Come As You Are" and "Lithium" by Nirvana

The Alternative Polka
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Loser" by Beck
* "Sex Type Thing" by Stone Temple Pilots
* "All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow
* "Closer" by Nine Inch Nails
* "Bang And Blame" by R.E.M.
* "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette
* "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" by Smashing Pumpkins
* "My Friends" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
* "I'll Stick Around" by Foo Fighters
* "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden
* "Basket Case" by Green Day
[An unreleased version also exists that includes "Buddy Holly" by Weezer, which
was edited from the final mix due to permission issues.]

Gump
* Song parody of "Lump" by the Presidents of the United States of America

I'm So Sick Of You
* Style parody of Elvis Costello

Syndicated Inc.
* Song parody of "Misery" by Soul Asylum

I Remember Larry
* Style parody of "Calling All Girls" by Hilly Michaels
[This has been finally confirmed as a Hilly Michaels spoof, though some people
have also compared it to the very similar "See The Constellation" by TMBG, and
the remotely similar "Pleasant Valley Sunday" by the Monkees.]

Phony Calls
* Song parody of "Waterfalls" by TLC

The Night Santa Went Crazy
* Style parody of "Black Gold" by Soul Asylum




Gump single

Spy Hard
* Style/video parody of "Thunderball" by Tom Jones



X: Running With Scissors

The Saga Begins
* Song parody of "American Pie" by Don McLean

Pretty Fly For A Rabbi
* Song parody of "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" by the Offspring

Jerry Springer
* Song parody of "One Week" by Barenaked Ladies

Germs
* Style parody of "Terrible Lie" and "Closer" by Nine Inch Nails

Polka Power!
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls
* "Flagpole Sitta" by Harvey Danger
* "Ghetto Supastar" by Pras Michel with Ol' Dirty Bastard and Mya
* "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" by Backstreet Boys
* "Walkin' On The Sun" by Smash Mouth
* "Intergalactic" by the Beastie Boys
* "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba
* "Ray Of Light" by Madonna
* "Push" by Matchbox-20
* "Semi-Charmed Life" by Third Eye Blind
* "The Dope Show" by Marilyn Manson
* "Mmmbop" by Hanson
* "Sex And Candy" by Marcy Playground
* "Closing Time" by Semisonic

Your Horoscope For Today
* Style parody of Goldfinger

It's All About The Pentiums
* Song/video parody of "It's All About The Benjamins (Rock Remix)" by Puff Daddy

Grapefruit Diet
* Song parody of "Zoot Suit Riot" by Cherry Poppin' Daddies

Albuquerque
* Style parody of "Dick's Automotive" by the Rugburns



XI: Poodle Hat

Couch Potato
* Song parody of "Lose Yourself" by Eminem

Trash Day
* Song parody of "Hot In Herre" by Nelly

Party At The Leper Colony
* Style parody of Bo Diddley

Angry White Boy Polka
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Last Resort" by Papa Roach
* "Chop Suey!" by System Of A Down
* "Get Free" by the Vines
* "Hate To Say I Told You So" by the Hives
* "Fell In Love With A Girl" by the White Stripes
* "Last Nite" by the Strokes
* "Down With The Sickness" by Disturbed
* "Renegades Of Funk" by Rage Against The Machine
* "My Way" by Limp Bizkit
* "Outside" by Staind
* "Bawitdaba" by Kid Rock
* "Youth Of The Nation" by P.O.D.
* "The Real Slim Shady" by Eminem

Wanna B Ur Lovr
* Style parody of "Peaches and Cream" by Beck

A Complicated Song
* Song parody of "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne

Why Does This Always Happen To Me?
* Style parody of the Ben Folds Five

Ode To A Superhero
* Song parody of "Piano Man" by Billy Joel

Bob
* Style parody of "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream" by Bob Dylan; video parody of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" by Bob Dylan

eBay
* Song parody of "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys

Genius In France
* Style parody of several songs by Frank Zappa, including:
* "I'm The Slime"
* "Catholic Girls"
* "You Are What You Is"
* "Keep It Greasey" (or possibly "Pick Me, I'm Clean")
* "The Adventures of Greggary Peccary" (or possibly "Montana")
* "City Of Tiny Lights"
* "Dog Breath (In The Year Of The Plague)"
* "Frogs With Dirty Little Lips"
* "Disco Boy"
* "Nanook Rubs It"
* "In France"



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You're Pitiful
* Song parody of "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt



XII: Straight Outta Lynwood

White And Nerdy
* Song parody of "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire

Pancreas
* Style parody of several songs by Brian Wilson, including:
* "Our Prayer"
* "God Only Knows"
* "Wind Chimes"
* "Roll Plymouth Rock" (aka "Do You Like Worms?")
* "Heroes And Villains"
* "Good Vibrations"

Canadian Idiot
* Song parody of "American Idiot" by Green Day

I'll Sue Ya!
* Style parody of "Bombtrack" and "Killing In The Name" by Rage Against The Machine

Polkarama!
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "The Chicken Dance" (traditional)
* "Let's Get It Started" by the Black Eyed Peas
* "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand
* "Beverly Hills" by Weezer
* "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay
* "Float On" by Modest Mouse
* "Feel Good, Inc." by Gorillaz
* "Don't Cha" by the Pussycat Dolls
* "Somebody Told Me" by the Killers
* "Slither" by Velvet Revolver
* "Candyshop" by 50 Cent
* "Drop It Like It's Hot" by Snoop Dogg
* "Pon De Replay" by Rhianna
* "Gold Digger" by Kanye West
[Al also received permission to include "Photograph" by Nickelback, but decided
against it.]

Virus Alert
* Style parody of "This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us" by Sparks

Confessions, Part III
* Song parody of "Confessions, Part 2" by Usher

Close, But No Cigar
* Style parody of "Short Skirt, Long Jacket" by Cake

Do I Creep You Out?
* Song parody of "Do I Make You Proud?" by Taylor Hicks

Trapped In The Drive-Thru
* Song parody of "Trapped In The Closet" by R. Kelly
* Samples "Black Dog" by Led Zeppelin

Don't Download This Song
* Style parody of "We Are The World" by USA For Africa and "Hands Across America" by Voices Of America



XIII: Alpocalypse

Perform This Way
* Song/video parody of "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga

CNR
* Style parody of the White Stripes

TMZ
* Song parody of "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift

Skipper Dan
* Style parody of "Pork and Beans" by Weezer

Polka Face
* Polka medley consisting of:
* "Liechtensteiner Polka" by Will Glahe
* "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga
[Rewritten by Al as "Polka Face".]
* "Womanizer" by Britney Spears
* "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha
* "Day 'n' Nite" by Kid Cudi
* "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum
* "Baby" by Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
* "So What" by Pink
* "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry
* "Fireflies" by Owl City
* "Blame It" by Jamie Foxx
* "Replay" by Iyaz
* "Down" by Jay Sean featuring Li'l Wayne
* "Break Your Heart" by Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris
* "The Tick Tock Polka" by Frankie Yankovic
* "Tik Tok" by Ke$ha

Craigslist
* Style parody of "When The Music's Over," "Light My Fire," and "Twentieth Century Fox" by The Doors

Party In The CIA
* Song parody of "Party In The USA" by Miley Cyrus

Ringtone
* Style parody of Queen

Another Tattoo
* Song parody of "Nothin' On You" by Bruno Mars featuring B.O.B.

If That Isn't Love
* Style parody of Hanson

Whatever You Like
* Song parody of "Whatever You Like" by T.I.

Stop Forwarding That Crap To Me
* Style parody of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman


XIV: Mandatory Fun

Handy
* Song parody of "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX

Lame Claim To Fame
* Style parody of Southern Culture On The Skids

Foil
* Song parody of Royals by Lorde

Sports Song
* Style parody of college football fight songs

Word Crimes
* Song parody of Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams

My Own Eyes
* Style parody of Foo Fighters

NOW That's What I Call Polka
A polka medley including the following songs:
* "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus
* "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People
* "Best Song Ever" by One Direction
* "Gangnam Style" by Psy
* "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen
* "Scream & Shout" by will.i.am featuring Britney Spears
* "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra
* "Timber" by Pitbull featuring Kesha
* "Sexy And I Know It" by LMFAO
* "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
* "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams

Mission Statement
* Style parody of Crosby, Stills & Nash

Inactive
* Song parody of Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

First World Problems
* Style parody of Pixies

Tacky
*Song parody of Happy by Pharrell Williams

Jackson Park Express
*Style parody of Cat Stevens


Rare and Unreleased Songs

A Matter Of Crust
* Song parody of "A Matter Of Trust" by Billy Joel

Avacado
* Song parody of "Desperado" by the Eagles

Baby Likes Burping
* Song parody of "Baby Talks Dirty" by the Knack

Bad Date
* Song parody of "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter
[Scrapped idea originally intended for "Straight Outta Lynwood."]

Beverly Hillbillies / Miss You
* Song parody of "Miss You" by the Rolling Stones

Born To Be Mild
* Song parody of "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf

Brain Freeze
* Song parody of "Shave Me" by Sadgasm
[A parody of a parody... Homer's song was spoofing Nirvana's "Rape Me."]

Burger King
* Song parody of "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger

Cheerios, Apple Jacks, Cheerios
* Song parody of "Cheerio, Cherry Lips, Cheerio" by Gordon Wallace

Chicken Pot Pie
* Song parody of "Live And Let Die" by Paul McCartney and Wings

Crampton Comes Alive [aka Do You Eat Like We Do?]
* Song parody of "Do You Feel Like We Do?" by Peter Frampton

Don't You Forget About Meat
* Song parody of "Don't You Forget About Me" by Simple Minds

Dr. D Superstar
* Song parody of "Superstar" from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar

Electric Shaver
* Song parody of "Favorite Flavor" by the Flavor Girls

Fairfax Avenue
* Song parody of "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant

Fast Food
* Song parody of "Thank U" by Alanis Morissette

Feel Like Throwin' Up
* Song parody of "Feel Like Makin' Love" by Bad Company

Fillings
* Song parody of "Feelings" by Morris Albert

Flatbush Avenue
* Song parody of "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant

Free Delivery
* Song parody of "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion

Gas Line Blues
* Song parody of "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran

Gee, I'm A Nerd
* Song parody of "Free As A Bird" by the Beatles

Gilligan's Island (Stairway)
* Song parody of "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
[However, this was not written by Al; it was originally performed by Little Roger
and the Goosebumps.]

Give A Little Bit Of Your Lunch To Me
* Song parody of "Give A Little Bit" by Supertramp

Gotta Open The Door
* Style parody of James Brown

Green Eggs And Ham
* Song parody of "Numb" by U2

HairyBack
* Song parody of "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake
[Scrapped idea originally intended for "Straight Outta Lynwood."]

Hey Food
* Song parody of "Hey Jude" by the Beatles
[Most likely NOT the same song as Sesame Street's "Hey Food."]

Hit Me With A Rock
* Song parody of "Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon

Holodeck Girl
* Song parody of "Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani
[Scrapped idea originally intended for "Straight Outta Lynwood."]

Hot Beets
* Song parody of "Heartbeat" by Don Johnson

Hot Dog & Apple Pie
* Song parody of "Dog & Butterfly" by Heart

House Of The Sesame Seed Bun
* Song parody of "House Of The Rising Sun" by the Animals

If I Could Make Love To A Bottle
* Song parody of "Time In A Bottle" by Jim Croce

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Zoo
* Song parody of "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John

I'm Fatter
* Song parody of "Shattered" by the Rolling Stones

I'm N Luv Wit Da Skipper
* Song parody of "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" by T Pain

I.R.S.
* Song parody of "S.O.S." by Rhianna
[Scrapped idea originally intended for "Straight Outta Lynwood."]

It's Still Billy Joel To Me
* Song parody of "It's Still Rock 'N' Roll To Me" by Billy Joel

I Will Comply
* Song parody of "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor

Laundry Day
* Song parody of "Come Out And Play" by the Offspring

Let's Go Crazy / Beverly Hillbillies
* Song parody of "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince

Lousy Haircut
* Song parody of "Firestarter" by Prodigy

Make Me Steak #3
* Song parody of "Mistake #3" by Culture Club

Moldy Now
* Song parody of "Hold Me Now" by Thompson Twins

More Than A Filling
* Song parody of "More Than A Feeling" by Boston

Now It Is The Christmas Season
* Song parody of "Deck The Halls"

Pac-Man
* Song parody of "Taxman" by the Beatles

Rocky Road Hoochie-Koo
* Song parody of "Rock 'N' Roll Hoochie Koo" by Rick Derringer

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut
* Song parody of "Suddenly Last Summer" by the Motels

Snack All Night
* Song parody of "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson

Spameater
* Song parody of "Maneater" by Hall and Oates

Sweet Home Albuquerque
* Song parody of "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Take Me To The Liver
* Song parody of "Take Me To The River" by Talking Heads

Take The L Out Of Liver
* Song parody of "Take The L (Out Of Lover)" by the Motels

The Ballad Of Chuck And Diane
* Song parody of "Jack And Diane" by John 'Cougar' Mellencamp

The Ballad Of Homer And Marge
* Song parody of "Jack And Diane" by John 'Cougar' Mellencamp

Theme From 'Home Improvement' [aka I'll Repair For You]
* Song parody of "I'll Be There For You" by the Rembrandts

Throw Gravy On You
* Song parody of "Crazy On You" by Heart

We Got The Beef
* Song parody of "We Got The Beat" by the Go-Go's

We Won't Eat Another Hero
* Song parody of "We Don't Need Another Hero" by Tina Turner

When Eggs Fry
* Song parody of "When Doves Cry" by Prince
[This was said to be an early concert-only song, possibly included in a Food
Medley. However, some fans doubt its existence.]

Whole Lotta Lunch
* Song parody of "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin

Won't Eat Prunes Again
* Song parody of "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who

Year Of The Fat
* Song parody of "Year Of The Cat" by Al Stewart

Yesterday, All My Stubble Seemed So Far Away
* Song parody of "Yesterday" by The Beatles

You Don't Take Your Showers
* Song parody of "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" by Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond

You Never Gave Me A Tune-Up
* Song parody of "You Never Give Me Your Money" by the Beatles

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/21/2022 @ 22:11pm


If he does get in, I would love to see Steve Martin induct him.

Posted by Alex Stockwell on Wednesday, 11/30/2022 @ 00:01am


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