Weird Al Yankovic is known for his ability to turn popular songs into funny parodies, and is ready to unleash his latest album, Mandatory Fun . This new album, which has now been released in the United States, is already catching on with fans. This is his follow up to his 2011, album Alpocalypse.
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The first single off of his latest album is a take on the chart topping single from Pharrell Williams, “Tacky.” In true Weird Al style, he takes the well-known song and adds in his own parody flavor. It’s song like this and his popular tracks like “Eat It” and “White & Nerdy” which have helped Weird Al to become a house hold name.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten Weird Al Singles that have been released over the course of his career. From hits like “The Saga Begins” to “Like A Surgeon,” Weird Al has the ability to make audiences laugh while taking chart-topping singles and make them even catchier. Did your favorite not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite.
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10. The Saga Begins
Not many Star Wars fans ended up liking the prequels but this take on the films from Weird Al didn’t help the case. It’s funny, tongue and cheek and everything that Weird Al fans have come to know and love.
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9. Fat
Weird Al isn’t afraid to make fun of who he is as an artist and have fun in his music videos. His single, “Fat” showcased these talents front and center. It has become a top fan favorite since it has been released.
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8. Like A Surgeon
Even Madonna isn’t safe from the covers that Weird Al records, this became an instant fan favorite and was hard for audiences to not sing along with.
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7. Gump
Nothing is off limits when it comes to parodies and Weird Al, the more popular, the more likely Al will be to put his own spin on things. This ability to make anything popular into a parody really stands out in his single, “Gump.”
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6. Smells Like Nirvana
Die hard, Nirvana fan’s probably didn’t appreciate this take on “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” but that is the polarizing power of Weird Al, some love him and others hate his music.
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5. Perform This Way
Weird Al is not afraid to cover any song in the industry, including Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.” Al even parodied the video of “Born This Way” through his own music video for “Perform This Way.”
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4. Polka Face
Another Gaga hit that got the Weird Al treatment was “Poker Face.” Fans will have a hard time not singing these lyrics when they are listening to the original track.
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3. Amish Paradise
When music fans think of Coolio, it’s hard to put Weird Al into that thought but he made it possible when he covered Coolio ft. L.V. “Gangsta’s Paradise.” This cover of the song has become as recognizable as the original.
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2. Eat It
Michael Jackson will forever have a place in music history and Weird Al solidified that when he covered “Beat It” and released “Eat It.” This is one of his most well-known and beloved parodies to date.
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1.White & Nerdy
This single is not the first one released from Al and it wasn’t his last but “White & Nerdy” is extremely catchy, timely and became a fan favorite overnight. The song has even become larger than the original by Chamillionaire.