The Weird Al Yankovic Appreciation Thread
09-30-08 | 09:57 PM
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New blog entry from MySpace:
NEW SINGLE!
Remember when I said I was going to start releasing tracks to iTunes as soon as I finished recording them? Well, I'm in the studio this very moment – and the first track released from my next album will be available on iTunes a week from today (October 7)!
This is extremely exciting for me. One of the hardest things I've had to deal with in my career is keeping my material topical even though I only release albums every 3 or 4 years. Now, with the advent and popularity of digital distribution, I don't have to wait around while my songs get old and dated – I can get them out on the Internet almost immediately. It kind of boggles my mind – I thought of the idea for this new song a week ago, and next week it's getting released!
I'm only supposed to "tease" this release right now – I'll post more info about it in a couple days. But I will say that it's a parody of a song that very recently was (or perhaps still is) the number one song in the country. That would be another first for me – I don't think I've ever released a parody of a song while the original song was still number one!
iTunes will have an exclusive on this song for two weeks, after which I guess it will be available wherever else digital downloads are sold. But I'm really kind of hoping this sucker will chart, so if you can, please buy it the first week it's out!
If this release goes well, there will be more to come. Thanks in advance for your support!
Al
NEW SINGLE!
Remember when I said I was going to start releasing tracks to iTunes as soon as I finished recording them? Well, I'm in the studio this very moment – and the first track released from my next album will be available on iTunes a week from today (October 7)!
This is extremely exciting for me. One of the hardest things I've had to deal with in my career is keeping my material topical even though I only release albums every 3 or 4 years. Now, with the advent and popularity of digital distribution, I don't have to wait around while my songs get old and dated – I can get them out on the Internet almost immediately. It kind of boggles my mind – I thought of the idea for this new song a week ago, and next week it's getting released!
I'm only supposed to "tease" this release right now – I'll post more info about it in a couple days. But I will say that it's a parody of a song that very recently was (or perhaps still is) the number one song in the country. That would be another first for me – I don't think I've ever released a parody of a song while the original song was still number one!
iTunes will have an exclusive on this song for two weeks, after which I guess it will be available wherever else digital downloads are sold. But I'm really kind of hoping this sucker will chart, so if you can, please buy it the first week it's out!
If this release goes well, there will be more to come. Thanks in advance for your support!
Al
10-06-08 | 02:37 PM
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On his blog today he announced the song as being "Whatever You Like", a parody that shares the same name with the original song by T.I. Having gone and listened to the song on YouTube, I am quite pleased. It seems just the right amount of seriousness for a really funny parody target.
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10-07-08 | 07:55 AM
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10-07-08 | 09:55 PM
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From http://www.weirdal.com:
It isn't there yet, but hopefully by tomorrow it will be up.
NEW SINGLE UPDATE!
Apparently there was a glitch at iTunes last night and Al's new single - "Whatever You Like" - didn't debut with the rest of the new releases. We're being told that they're working on the problem and (hopefully!!) it will be up later today. We'll definitely let you know when that happens!
Apparently there was a glitch at iTunes last night and Al's new single - "Whatever You Like" - didn't debut with the rest of the new releases. We're being told that they're working on the problem and (hopefully!!) it will be up later today. We'll definitely let you know when that happens!
10-08-08 | 12:35 PM
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I thought it was very good as well. I hope he keeps doing individual song releases - that way we can consistently get new music rather than having to wait 3-4 years between CDs. Also its better financially for him because if he releases 12-13 songs that's $12-$13 per person rather than $9.99 for a single CD (speaking strictly of iTunes prices)
10-23-08 | 12:33 PM
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Well, today is "Weird" Al's 49th birthday. Happy Birthday Al!
I was also thinking about his new strategy for releasing songs, and while it didn't go as he had planned (with the delay and all) I hope he sticks with it. I was wondering if you think he'll stick to his CD format strategy and release an original next? Or is he just going to do individual parodies as he see's fit? I do like the polkas so I hope we get one of those soon!
I was also thinking about his new strategy for releasing songs, and while it didn't go as he had planned (with the delay and all) I hope he sticks with it. I was wondering if you think he'll stick to his CD format strategy and release an original next? Or is he just going to do individual parodies as he see's fit? I do like the polkas so I hope we get one of those soon!
10-23-08 | 12:40 PM
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I really think this delivery method is more appropriate for parodies. I mean, that's what the general public expects. Most people have no idea he does originals, I would guess. The whole point is to stay topical and if it means it has to be a parody to get people to notice, so be it.
I'd love to get away from CDs entirely for this and I love his originals and polka medleys more than the parodies on average so I hope he finds a way to satisfy both.
I'd love to get away from CDs entirely for this and I love his originals and polka medleys more than the parodies on average so I hope he finds a way to satisfy both.
10-27-08 | 01:58 PM
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http://www.coverville.com/archives/2...ville_518.html
Fans of the Yankster will appreciate this episode of "Coverville."
Fans of the Yankster will appreciate this episode of "Coverville."
06-16-09 | 08:54 AM
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Re: The Weird Al Yankovic Appreciation Thread
Al's new single -- "Craigslist", done in the style of The Doors -- is out now. The song is on Amazon and iTunes, and there's a video (by Liam Lynch) available to download too.
06-16-09 | 12:53 PM
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06-16-09 | 01:02 PM
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i'm at work, so I can't listen --- but is it an actual parody of a Doors song, or is it just in the "style" of the Doors?
06-16-09 | 02:00 PM
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Germs = NIN
Dog Eat Dog = Talking Heads
Dare To Be Stupid = Devo
and so on ...
It does sound most similar to Soul Kitchen though.
06-16-09 | 04:32 PM
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It starts off with a rip of "When The Music's Over," then when the lyrics kick in, yeah, it does sound like "Soul Kitchen."
Really it sounds like a hybrid of those two songs.
Really it sounds like a hybrid of those two songs.
06-16-09 | 06:26 PM
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I haven't had a chance to listen to this yet... I'll give it a listen on my way home (thank God for You Tube on my Blackberry!)
06-16-09 | 07:41 PM
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I wish he would make another movie. I'll always love UHF
06-18-09 | 09:47 AM
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Not bad at all. He really gets the "feel" of Jim Morrison, and Ray Manzarek on keyboards certainly helps!
Pretty spot on for the subject too, we've had some pretty good scores (see my post in Book Talk), but we also get some real weird ones (like the last lyric).
Pretty spot on for the subject too, we've had some pretty good scores (see my post in Book Talk), but we also get some real weird ones (like the last lyric).