Weird Al Yankovic in general

Ever since his first hit with 'Eat It', the spoof of Micheal Jackson's 'Beat It', Weird Al has been a hero of my generation of Americans. I was about 8 or so when the song came out and I can remember it being the buzz of the playground and the school bus. Every few years since then Weird Al has been putting out an album that spoofs the most popular songs of the inbetween period. I have never failed to laugh at one of his songs. When I was younger I loved such songs as 'I Think I'm A Clone Now' (I Think I'm Alone Now' and 'Fat' ('Bad).' One of the things I really respect about Weird Al is that he keeps ...  Read the complete review

For all of those who have never heard of "Weird Al" Yankovic I hope this enlightens you a bit. "Weird Al" Yankovic is a very talented singer/songwriter/musician but he has not always been... It all started at 1:56 PM on Friday 23rd October, 1959, but it was not till many years later that Alfred Matthew Yankovic became known as "Weird Al" a radio name that he had at college that just seems to stick. So it started... Since that eventful afternoon "Weird Al" has learnt how to play the accordion and teamed up with Steve Jay, Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz and Jim West. They have done no less than 130 ...  Read the complete review

Born in Lynwood, California in 1959 Weird Al Yankovic has gone on to become easily one of the most famous people who parody songs. The success of Al means that if you find a website, or look on napster, and find a parody the chances are it will say it is by Al, even if it isn't. While this may mean that he gets the credit for things he hasn't even done (although how people can think a song is by him when it is sung by someone female) it also means that any poor parodies also get blamed on him and may put people off his songs before they have even heard any. Starting originally by submitting songs to Dr Demento while in high school, Al soon ...  Read the complete review

Is it just me, am I the only person who knew nothing of this genius. To think I have been on this planet for 18 years and never heard the work of one great guy, Weird Al Yankovic. As it turns out he has made a whole collection of albums of which I have heard only a small selection. They are: Weird Al Yankovic (1983) In 3-D (1984) Dare to be Stupid (1985) Polka Party (1986) Even Worse (1988) Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (1989) Off the Deep End (1992) Alapalooza (1993) Food Album (1993) Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 (1994) TV Album (1995) Bad Hair Day (1996) Running with Scissors (1999) Although this ...  Read the complete review

Weird Al lives up to his name. As like many other people I downloaded a couple of his tracks just to see what they're like. Weird Al parodys other musicians, changing the lyrics to their songs. The lyrics are well written, and the songs well reproduced. The highlights are: "Pretty Fly for a Rabbi" - Pretty Fly For A White Guy "Addicted to Spuds" - Addicted to Love "Jerry Springer" - One Week (barenaked ladies) "I Can't Watch this" - MC.Hammer U Can't Touch this There are many more tracks to listen to, however I wouldn't buy the CDs straight out. The ...  Read the complete review