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Does Weird Al Yankovic still make songs?

Does Weird Al Yankovic still make songs?

It’s no joke: “Weird Al” Yankovic will release no more albums. After producing 2014’s “Mandatory Fun” — the final record of his contract with RCA Records — the master song parodist has said goodbye to traditional forms of music distribution. Yankovic told The Washington Times.

What are Weird Al songs called?

Songs on Yankovic’s commercially released albums

  • “Weird Al” Yankovic (1983)
  • “Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D (1984)
  • Dare to Be Stupid (1985)
  • Polka Party! ( 1986)
  • Even Worse (1988)
  • Peter and the Wolf (1988)
  • UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff (1989)
  • Off the Deep End (1992)

Has Weird Al retired?

“Weird Al ” Yankovic
Occupation(s) Singer Rapper Songwriter Musician Record Producer Satirist Actor
Instruments Vocals accordion keyboards harmonica theremin tambourine
Years active 1976–present
Labels Rock ‘n Roll Capitol Placebo TK Scotti Brothers Volcano RCA

What was Weird Al Yankovic’s first parody song?

My Bologna
It was at Cal Poly that Al had a radio show and earned the nickname “Weird Al”. Although he had sent tapes to Dr. Demento in the past, it was at Cal Poly where he recorded his first real published piece, a parody of the popular “My Sharona” by The Knack, called “My Bologna”.

Did Weird Al do a Hanson parody?

Given “Titanic’s” status as a full-blown pop culture phenomenon, it’s surprising that it’s taken Weird Al this long to take a stab at it. Yankovic finally did just that when he stepped behind the camera to direct Hanson’s new video for the track “River” [2MB QuickTime] from Hanson’s “Three Car Garage” album.

Why does Weird Al not swear?

TIL that “Weird” Al Yankovic is a Christian, shuns alcohol, and is a vegan. His religious beliefs are why he doesn’t use profanity. However, he doesn’t vocalize those beliefs because to him they are entirely personal.

Does Weird Al have a wife?

Suzanne Yankovicm. 2001
“Weird Al” Yankovic/Wife

Who sang Like a Virgin?

Madonna
Like a Virgin/Artists

What was like a virgin Number 1?

Today in 1984, Madonna started a six-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. charts with “Like A Virgin,” her first U.S. No. 1. The iconic song is the title track off her her album and was the first single released.

Who did Weird Al mentor?

His mentor Dr. Demento and friend Thomas Lennon were also invited to the big event. “You don’t often think of funny people as being perfectionists but Al is one of the great perfectionists and a workaholic as well,” Demento said during his speech. “He knows what he wants and he knows how to get it.