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).
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Polkamon
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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Mankey, Chansey and Zubat
Slowking, Ditto, Butterfree,
Lugia and Caterpie
Oddish, Poliwag, Goldeen,
Elekid and Nidoqueen
Victreebel and Magneton - Everybody Polkamon!
Marill, Moltres, then Slowpoke,
Articuno, Ditto, Muk,
Flareon and ol' Psyduck
Cloyster, Kingler, Shellder, Gloom,
Snorlax and of course Vileplume
Zapdos and Charmeleon - Everybody Polkamon!
It's time to polka
For Ponyta and Pidgey too
Come on put on your lederhosen
And try not to stamp on little Pikachu
You'd better grab yourself a partner
Like Tentacruel or Bulbasaur (Bulbasaur!)
Hold on a minute - there's still at least a hundred and twenty-seven more
Including Ledyba and Omastar
Jynx, Bellossom and Magmar
Geodude and Arcanine
Jiggypuff and Mr. Mime
Don't forget about Sandslash,
Exeggcute and Rapidash
Lickitung and Porygon - Everybody Polkamon!
Everybody Polkamon!
Everybody Polkamon!
"Weird Al" Yankovic's song Polkamon is a playful, fast-paced tribute to the popular Pokémon franchise that emerged in the 1990s. The song catalogues the names of over a hundred different creatures, mixing together references to both first and second generation Pokémon. The lyrics encourage listeners to let loose and dance to the polka, a lively and upbeat musical genre with roots in Eastern Europe that has been popularized in the United States. The song's chorus, "Everybody Polkamon!", is a call to join in the fun.
The lyrics of Polkamon primarily consist of lists of Pokémon names, but there are some additional details that showcase "Weird Al" Yankovic's sense of humor. For example, he describes Pikachu as "little", even though the character is actually quite small, and he inserts shoutouts to specific Pokémon characters like Psyduck and Flareon. Additionally, his mention of "lederhosen" in the second verse is an unexpected reference to German culture, which ties into the polka's European origins.
Line by Line Meaning
Krabby, Snubbull, Venonat,
The Pokémons listed are Krabby, Snubbull, and Venonat.
Mankey, Chansey, and Zubat
The Pokémons listed are Mankey, Chansey, and Zubat.
Slowking, Ditto, Butterfree,
The Pokémons listed are Slowking, Ditto, and Butterfree.
Lugia and Caterpie
The Pokémons listed are Lugia and Caterpie.
Oddish, Poliwag, Goldeen,
The Pokémons listed are Oddish, Poliwag, and Goldeen.
Elekid and Nidoqueen
The Pokémons listed are Elekid and Nidoqueen.
Victreebel and Magneton - Everybody Polkamon!
The Pokémons listed are Victreebel and Magneton. The song urges everyone to have fun with Polkamon.
Aerodactyl, Seel, Machoke,
The Pokémons listed are Aerodactyl, Seel, and Machoke.
Marill, Moltres, then Slowpoke,
The Pokémons listed are Marill, Moltres, and Slowpoke.
Articuno, Ditto, Muk,
The Pokémons listed are Articuno, Ditto, and Muk.
Flareon and ol' Psyduck
The Pokémons listed are Flareon and Psyduck.
Cloyster, Kingler, Shellder, Gloom,
The Pokémons listed are Cloyster, Kingler, Shellder, and Gloom.
Snorlax and of course Vileplume
The Pokémons listed are Snorlax and Vileplume.
Zapdos and Charmeleon
The Pokémons listed are Zapdos and Charmeleon.
It's time to polka
This line indicates that it's time to dance the Polka.
For Ponyta and Pidgey too
Everyone should dance the Polka, not just the Pokémons listed in the song.
Come on put on your lederhosen
The singer is asking people to wear a traditional German outfit called lederhosen while dancing.
And try not to stamp on little Pikachu
People need to be careful while dancing so they don't mistakenly step on Pikachu, a popular Pokémon character.
You'd better grab yourself a partner
It's more fun to dance the Polka with a partner.
Like Tentacruel or Bulbasaur (Bulbasaur!)
The song suggests dancing with Pokémons like Tentacruel or Bulbasaur.
Hold on a minute - there's still at least a hundred and twenty-seven more
The song acknowledges there are many more Pokémons not mentioned in the song, at least 127 more to be exact.
Including Ledyba and Omastar
The Pokémons listed are Ledyba and Omastar.
Jynx, Bellossom and Magmar
The Pokémons listed are Jynx, Bellossom, and Magmar.
Geodude and Arcanine
The Pokémons listed are Geodude and Arcanine.
Jiggypuff and Mr. Mime
The Pokémons listed are Jiggypuff and Mr. Mime.
Don't forget about Sandslash,
The song reminds people not to forget about Pokémons like Sandslash.
Exeggcute and Rapidash
The Pokémons listed are Exeggcute and Rapidash.
Lickitung and Porygon - Everybody Polkamon!
The Pokémons listed are Lickitung and Porygon. The song encourages everyone to enjoy dancing the Polka with any Pokémon they like.
Everybody Polkamon!
The song's chorus, inviting everyone to join in and dance the Polka with their favorite Pokémons.
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@gripen777
@@4ngiel0ver They've got allen wrenches, gerbil feeders, toilet seats, electric heaters
Trash compactors, juice extractor, shower rods and water meters
Walkie-talkies, copper wires safety goggles, radial tires
BB pellets, rubber mallets, fans and dehumidifiers
Picture hangers, paper cutters, waffle irons, window shutters
Paint removers, window louvres, masking tape and plastic gutters
Kitchen faucets, folding tables, weather stripping, jumper cables
Hooks and tackle, grout and spackle, power foggers, spoons and ladles
Pesticides for fumigation, high-performance lubrication
Metal roofing, water proofing, multi-purpose insulation
Air compressors, brass connectors, wrecking chisels, smoke detectors
Tire gauges, hamster cages, thermostats and bug deflectors
Trailer hitch demagnetizers, automatic circumcisers
Tennis rackets, angle brackets, Duracells and Energizers
Soffit panels, circuit breakers, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers
Calculators, generators, matching salt and pepper shakers
@k-popprincess416
Lyrics
Krabby, Snubbull, Venonat
Mankey, Chansey and Zubat
Slowking, Ditto, Butterfree
Lugia and Caterpie
Oddish, Poliwag, Goldeen
Elekid and Nidoqueen
Victreebel and Magneton
Everybody Polkamon!
(instrumental break)
Aerodactyl, Seel, Machoke
Marill, Moltres and Slowpoke
Articuno, Ditto, Muk
Flareon and, ol' Psyduck
Cloyster, Kingler, Shellder, Gloom
Snorlax and of course Vileplume
Zapdos and Charmeleon
Everybody Polkamon!
(instrumental break)
It's time to Polka
For Ponyta and Pidgey too
Come on, put on your lederhosen And try not to step on little Pikachu
You better grab yourself a partner
Like Tentacruel or Bulbasaur (Bulbasaur)
Hold on a minute
There’s still at least a hundred and twenty-seven more
Including Ledyba and Omastar
Jynx, Bellossom and Magmar
Geodude and Arcanine
Jigglypuff and Mr. Mime
Don't forget about Sandslash
Exeggcute and Rapidash
Lickitung and Porygon
Everybody Polkamon!
Everybody Polkamon!
Everybody Polkamon!
@GalarianGuy
I could 100% see Weird Al doing a modern version of this with 1000 Pokémon in it
@ashutran06
He would be out of breath.😅
@4ngiel0ver
@@ashutran06 listen to hardware store
@gripen777
@@4ngiel0ver They've got allen wrenches, gerbil feeders, toilet seats, electric heaters
Trash compactors, juice extractor, shower rods and water meters
Walkie-talkies, copper wires safety goggles, radial tires
BB pellets, rubber mallets, fans and dehumidifiers
Picture hangers, paper cutters, waffle irons, window shutters
Paint removers, window louvres, masking tape and plastic gutters
Kitchen faucets, folding tables, weather stripping, jumper cables
Hooks and tackle, grout and spackle, power foggers, spoons and ladles
Pesticides for fumigation, high-performance lubrication
Metal roofing, water proofing, multi-purpose insulation
Air compressors, brass connectors, wrecking chisels, smoke detectors
Tire gauges, hamster cages, thermostats and bug deflectors
Trailer hitch demagnetizers, automatic circumcisers
Tennis rackets, angle brackets, Duracells and Energizers
Soffit panels, circuit breakers, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers
Calculators, generators, matching salt and pepper shakers
@EmeraldTheUndependable
I'm in the process of doing something like that
@timothywalker5529
Updated version
@stewshinetime962
*"There's still at least 927 more"
@felixlee9645
127
@joshuaclemens1301
I would love an update where a really exausted Al is like, "There's like a thousand-something more to go."
@lukepj25
Finding a brand new Weird Al polka after all these years after thinking I had heard them all is like stumbling upon the holy grail.