Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (born October 23, 1959 in Downey, Califo… Read Full Bio ↴Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (born October 23, 1959 in Downey, California) is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, actor, comedian, satirist, accordion player and kazooist. Yankovic is known in particular for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts. Since his first-aired song parody in 1976, he has sold more than 12 million albums—more than any other comedy act in history—recorded more than 150 parody and original songs, and has performed more than 1,000 live shows.His works have earned him three Grammy Awards among nine nominations, four gold records, and six platinum records in the United States. Yankovic's first top ten Billboard album (Straight Outta Lynwood) and single ("White & Nerdy") were both released in 2006, nearly three decades into his career.
In addition to recording his albums, Yankovic has written and starred in his own film, UHF, and his own television show, The Weird Al Show, and directed music videos for himself and other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, the Black Crowes and The Presidents of the United States of America. He has also made guest appearances on many television shows, in addition to starring in his own Al TV specials.
Though parodies earned him his fame, Yankovic has recorded a greater number of humorous songs with original tunes. Some of these pieces are pastiches (or style parodies), where he chooses a band's entire body of work to emulate rather than any single hit, although Yankovic has many completely original pieces. Most of his albums include a medley which juxtaposes the choruses of various songs in a polka style to accordion music.
Due to his popularity, he has been credited with several songs that are not actually his. A full list of every song he has ever actually done, including the live-only songs, can be found at the Al Songs website. Similarly, a comprehensive list of songs incorrectly credited to him can be found at The Not Al Page.
In 2006, Al recorded the song "You're Pitiful". However, while James Blunt gave his blessing for the parody of his song, "You're Beautiful", Blunt's label Atlantic Records was opposed to it. Though parodies are protected legally, the issue had become "more of a political matter than a legal matter", according to Al, so he decided to not put the song on his next album. Instead, he offered it as a free download from his site.
His latest album, "Straight Outta Lynwood", was released September 26th, 2006. Its first released single, "Don't Download This Song", was made available as a free download on August 21, 2006. The animated video for the track and a link to downloadable MP3 is available at dontdownloadthissong.com. Among other tracks, the album includes parodies of Green Day, Usher, R. Kelly, and Chamillionaire. Chamillionaire's "Ridin' Dirty" is parodied as "White and Nerdy", the second released single from the new album. This single has thus far climbed as far as #9 on the Billboard Singles chart, eclipsing "Eat It" as Al's highest charting single (which went as high as #12).
Official Website: http://www.weirdal.com
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Al Yankovic
Jon ''Bermuda'' Schwartz
Steve Jay
Jim West
Rubén Valtierra
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Rick Derringer
Ross Noble
Joe Earley
In addition to recording his albums, Yankovic has written and starred in his own film, UHF, and his own television show, The Weird Al Show, and directed music videos for himself and other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, the Black Crowes and The Presidents of the United States of America. He has also made guest appearances on many television shows, in addition to starring in his own Al TV specials.
Though parodies earned him his fame, Yankovic has recorded a greater number of humorous songs with original tunes. Some of these pieces are pastiches (or style parodies), where he chooses a band's entire body of work to emulate rather than any single hit, although Yankovic has many completely original pieces. Most of his albums include a medley which juxtaposes the choruses of various songs in a polka style to accordion music.
Due to his popularity, he has been credited with several songs that are not actually his. A full list of every song he has ever actually done, including the live-only songs, can be found at the Al Songs website. Similarly, a comprehensive list of songs incorrectly credited to him can be found at The Not Al Page.
In 2006, Al recorded the song "You're Pitiful". However, while James Blunt gave his blessing for the parody of his song, "You're Beautiful", Blunt's label Atlantic Records was opposed to it. Though parodies are protected legally, the issue had become "more of a political matter than a legal matter", according to Al, so he decided to not put the song on his next album. Instead, he offered it as a free download from his site.
His latest album, "Straight Outta Lynwood", was released September 26th, 2006. Its first released single, "Don't Download This Song", was made available as a free download on August 21, 2006. The animated video for the track and a link to downloadable MP3 is available at dontdownloadthissong.com. Among other tracks, the album includes parodies of Green Day, Usher, R. Kelly, and Chamillionaire. Chamillionaire's "Ridin' Dirty" is parodied as "White and Nerdy", the second released single from the new album. This single has thus far climbed as far as #9 on the Billboard Singles chart, eclipsing "Eat It" as Al's highest charting single (which went as high as #12).
Official Website: http://www.weirdal.com
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Jon ''Bermuda'' Schwartz
Steve Jay
Jim West
Rubén Valtierra
Former Members
Rick Derringer
Ross Noble
Joe Earley
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"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
Achy Breaky Song You can torture me With Donnie & Marie You can play some…
Addicted To Spuds Potato skins, potato cakes Hash browns, and instant flakes B…
Alimony Here she comes now, wants her alimony Bleedin' me dry as…
Another One Rides The Bus Riding in the bus down the boulevard And the place was…
Bedrock Anthem Sometimes I feel Like I need a vacation Sometimes I feel …
Buy Me A Condo Gonna buy me a condo Gonna buy me a Cuisinart Get a…
Christmas At Ground Zero It's Christmas at ground zero There's music in the air The s…
Dare To Be Stupid Put down your chainsaw and listen to me It's time for…
Dog Eat Dog Found a job in a great big office And I really…
Eat It How come you're always such a fussy young man Don't want…
Fat Your butt is wide, well mine is too Just watch your…
Frank's 2000" TV Risin' above the city, blocking out the noonday sun It dwar…
Generic Blues I woke up this morning Then I went back to bed Said…
Good Old Days Oh some times I think back to when I was…
Harvey The Wonder Hamster Oh, Harvey, Harvey Harvey the Wonder Hamster He doesn't bi…
Headline News Once, there was this kid who Took a trip to Singapore…
Here's Johnny There he goes, he drives me crazy When he says...(Hee-eere's…
Hooked On Polkas [State Of Shock] You're takin' to me good, Just like you k…
I Can't Watch This I can't watch this. I can't watch this I can't watch…
I Lost on Jeopardy Oh-oh-oh-oh I was there to match my intellect on national T…
I Love Rocky Road I hear those ice cream bells and I start to…
I Think I'm a Clone Now Isn't it strange? Feels like I'm lookin' in the mirror What…
I Want A New Duck Whoa oh I want a new duck One that won't try to…
Jurassic Park I recall the time they found those fossilized mosquitoes And…
King of Suede There's a sale on our gabardine suits today They're all thi…
Lasagna La-la-la-la-lasagna You want-a some-a lasagna magnifico Or a…
Like A Surgeon I finally made it through med school Somehow I made it…
Livin' In The Fridge There's somethin' weird in the fridge today I don't know wha…
Living With a Hernia All I do is grunt and groan Hurts me to walk…
Melanie Me-he-he-helanie What can the problem be Sweet Me-he-he-he…
Midnight Star I was waiting in the express lane with my twelve…
Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies Beverly Beverly Hillbillies Huh, now lookie here peopl…
Mr. Popeil I need a vegematic! I need a pocket fisherman! I need a…
My Bologna (Capitol Records single version) Ooh, my little hungry one, hungry one Open up a package…
One More Minute Ah Well I heard that you're leavin' (leavin') Gonna leave m…
Polka Your Eyes Out Rock the cradle of love. Rock the cradle of love Yes,…
Polkas On 45 They tell us that we lost our tails Evolving up from…
Ricky Hey Lucy, I'm home Oh Ricky, you're so fine You're so fine…
Smells Like Nirvana What is this song all about? Can't figure any lyrics out How…
Spam Spam in the place where I live (Ham and Pork) Think…
Taco Grande Taco...grande Taco...grande Yo quero chimichangas y chile c…
The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota Well, I had two weeks of vacation time coming After working…
This Is the Life I eat filet mignon seven times a day My bathtub's filled…
Trigger Happy Got an AK-47, well you know it makes me feel…
When I Was Your Age Let me tell you sonny, let me tell you straight You…
Yoda I met him in a swamp down in Dagoba Where it…
You Don't Love Me Anymore We've been together for so very long But now things are…
You Make Me You make me want to slam my head against the…