Weird Al Yankovic

Weird Al’s ‘Word Crimes’ Takes on ‘Blurred Lines’ and Bad Grammar [VIDEO]
Weird Al’s ‘Word Crimes’ Takes on ‘Blurred Lines’ and Bad Grammar [VIDEO]
As part of his "eight videos in eight days" promise, Weird Al Yankovic has unveiled the video for his second parody off his new 'Mandatory Fun' album, which was released today. 'Word Crimes' takes on Robin Thicke's 2013 hit 'Blurred Lines,' and is music to the ears of those who are fed up with a new generation of kids communicating with texting shortcuts and emojis in place of proper English.
Rick’s Top 10 ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Songs [VIDEO]
Rick’s Top 10 ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Songs [VIDEO]

Well the 'end of the world' was predicted for earlier this year and, well it didn't happen. But, that didn't stop 'Weird Al' Yankovic from making his own prediction of the 'Alpocalypse' with his brand new cd with the above mentioned title.

One thing Al hates is when you ask him if this is his comeback album. His reply is, "I NEVER went anywhere, so how can it be comeback."

The new date of the "Alpocalypse' is Tuesday, June 21 (also, the first day of Summer) and the release date of his new album. I have gone to Al's website (which is streaming his new album) and have listen to it three times,so far, in 24 hours. This is classic Al, as he takes on songs from B.o.B ('Another Tattoo'), Taylor Swift ('TMZ'), Miley Cyrus ('Party in the CIA') and a very heavily-influenced Doors sounding 'Craig's List.' This album, like all of his others are sprinkled with original compositions too, 'Ringtone,' 'Stop Forwarding That Crap To Me,' the hilarious 'Skipper Dan' and of course his signature Polka Song, called 'Polka Face,' where he takes on pop music and puts it to a polka...beat?

A lot of these songs were performed at his concert at the Amarillo Globe News Center earlier this year and they are all still relevant and hilarious.

So, with my overflowing admiration and highly praised thoughts on his new album, here's a look at my top 10 favorite "Weird Al" songs.


Radio Friends: Over The Years
Radio Friends: Over The Years
One of the first things I usually get asked when people find out what I do for a living is, "You must have met a lot of people"? The answer is, "Yeah, I've met a few people along the way".