"Weird Al" Yankovic - The Saga Begins (Official HD Video)

Music video by Weird Al Yankovic performing The Saga Begins. KZbin view counts pre-VEVO: 8,874 (C) 1999 Volcano Entertainment lll, LLC

[@notmyrealname453]

According to Weird Al's website, Lucasfilm's official response to this song was, "You should've seen the smile on George Lucas' face." They loved it so much, they included the video as a bonus feature in a Star Wars spoofs compilation for the 2011 Blu-ray box set release of the saga.

[@petruger6661]

Now, I remember! That's where I've seen it for the first time!))

[@austin62halo]

I own the saga edition blue-rays thanks for the post.

[@295g295]

At Lucasfilm, they know the *song* American Pie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3LWh2hjfdtgbbc (1971) The kids watching the new Star Wars movies only know the American Pie movie in 1999.

[@Angie2343]

Just as how his friend Steven Spielberg loved Al's Jurassic Park parody.

[@Angie2343]

Al rspected George's creation. :)

[@timelordrohan9425]

I can’t believe they went all the way to tatooine to film this

[@jonahstein3034]

That must have taken a while.

[@lunahetfield]

Time Lord Gina must have taken them YEARS to get there!

[@snookiaiai]

maybe even LIGHT YEARS

[@TheShinyDude]

That planet is in a Galaxy AT LEAST far far away

[@Lily-vo1yy]

It takes more than half a year to get to Mars, how long does it take to go to Tatooine?

[@treiz01]

My favourite fact about this song is that Don McLean's kids sung it to him constantly and he was very afraid he would accidentally sing Weird Al's lyrics by mistake

[@Jared_Elam33]

He admitted sometimes he sings these lyrics by mistake.

[@Kate-ew6he]

I often sing these lyrics by mistake

[@Jerk7891]

"mistake"

[@rayepps69]

​@@Kate-ew6heI mistake

[@MSG685]

He does sing this version accidentally

[@footdocmom]

Being parodied by weird al yankovic is like a huge compliment and honour.

[@BrendanJSmith]

If only Prince saw it that way.

[@christystewart4567]

Kurt Cobain asked not to make the parody of Nevermind about food. The end result the band loved. As a teenager growing up in the 70s and trying to irritate my parents with rock music I’m sad I didn’t discover that Weird Al song until after my dad died,

[@deniseeulert2503]

If Al wants to parody a work of yours you know you have arrived.

[@kagomecc461]

🎉❤😂😎👏 there is saying out there somewhere You know when your a successful performing artist is loved by near all when not only are fans are singing Along your lyrics but the PARODY weird Al lyrics too. 😂 Or you know you've made it when u get that call from Weird Al's team wanting to a parody of ur music and or videos.

[@philippegauvin-vallee9371]

Just ask Madonna. She literally begged him to parody one of her songs (we all know he did and likely on his own terms).

[@aldotorres1983]

Ironically, this is by far the clearest and most informative plot summary of _The Phantom Menace._

[@CaptGage]

lol

[@lgmmrm]

Impressively he wrote this BEFORE Phantom Menace came out, based entirely on fan theories and leaks.

[@mturnerr11]

In 5 minutes and 37 seconds

[@HufflepuffBaseball42313]

@@lgmmrm no way what

[@Simon-ow6td]

@@HufflepuffBaseball42313 Looked it up and Al recorded the single 20th of April, the movie released 16th of May, and then the single was released June 24. Apparently he used internet spoilers to write it in advance, and a charity advanced screening to confirm and make some smaller edits.

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

*This is the most relatable song I've ever heard.*

[@supertacticaldroid1751]

Hello fellow general

[@generalgrievous2949]

General Kenobi. You are a bold one to say this out loud.

[@Christian-be6eg]

Well hello there, Keniobi

[@iswearimnormal6681]

OMG I KNEW YOU WERE REAL! I HAVE LIKE 5 PEOPLE TO CALL! I KNEW I WAS RIGHT!

[@Christian-be6eg]

@@ranb00_my_beloved32 Yes Luke, search your feelings you know it to be true

[@thefinesthobbo4524]

Disney wishes it could make Star Wars content this good

[@bilbobaggins9451]

100% I'd watch a 2 hour film of this.

[@Jared-mf9yb]

They can’t make anything good anymore

[@StarkIller-df7gw]

If it was half as good as this Disney would be doing alright!!

[@valentinlageot4101]

they made rogue one

[@thefinesthobbo4524]

@@valentinlageot4101 They got out of their own way and allowed skilled writers write without picking everything that would make the movie worse. It was more that Disney ignored Rogue One until it happened to get completed

[@PJK0PA15]

Watching this on Star Wars day 2024😂😂😂

[@Thatslimshadyfan6102]

yess I did that

[@jenniferjones8401]

Me

[@catjammusic]

This was technically the first ever prequel meme.

[@fabianrocha9924]

Magnificent arent they?

[@Monsieurlemon2]

a good one at that

[@domcusco360]

With a million more well on the way

[@dieuabsolue4278]

And u want a fact ? It was recorded the same day as columbine massacre.

[@jazzyprince3335]

The fuck

[@rayphoenix7296]

Actors that have played Obi-Wan: Alec Guinness Ewan McGregor James Arnold Taylor Weird Al Yankovic

[@LordOFThisWorld19]

Yankovic*

[@chrismurray1084]

Weird Al is best

[@honeyorsyrup]

Ewan McGregor is the true obi wan

[@thekfcman]

@@honeyorsyrup no Alec guiness

[@honeyorsyrup]

@@thekfcman you are false

[@zackwood7116]

Weird Al could rename himself "F*cking Awesome Al" and everybody would just be like "Yeah."

[@stygiansilver9320]

Real

[@bigfoot163]

Saw him in concert 3 times, my neighbor was his base guitarist amd gabe us back stage tickets , I was just a little kid , weird al came over to us all three times, said hi to my and my sister talked a little signed our back stage tickets, and left a lasting impression, I ❤ WEIRD AL, still the too 3 concerts I've ever been to 😂😂

[@Cassette-Cryptid]

Petition for him to change his name to "Fucking Awesome Al"

[@slamdunkninja7009]

​@@Cassette-Cryptidi second this

[@Crusadekoala]

I've screamed at a concert once in my life and that was when Al performed this when I saw him live. I thought the concert was over when suddenly storm troopers came out on the stage. I love this man. I've listened and laughed so much to his songs but this is my favorite.

[@coney6796]

In San Diego?!

[@Crusadekoala]

@@coney6796 No, in Oslo, Norway.

[@NoalFarstrider]

This is canon.

[@bug7652]

I once saw him and I autographed his robe

[@beefthedog2776]

@Alexander Atkinson the fans have learned not to listen to disney on whats cannon.

[@watcherwlc53]

@Alexander Atkinson Disney LIES

[@PChamileon97]

@@beefthedog2776 this song is more canon than the disney trilogy

[@gooddoughnuts1029]

Hopefully Disney won't say otherwise...

[@Jason-kg4rs]

Al has outlasted most of the people he's spoofed.

[@takerdust]

he outlasted George Lucas

[@Frog-zr1yn]

And Michel Jackson

[@PugnaciousProductions]

Cheesy Fries whos michel jackson

[@probablymelgibson2344]

@Big Daddy Egg to be fair, that isn't so hard to outlast

[@SamanthaLaurier]

There's a good reason for that.

[@ThillerKillerX]

The sith playing the piano gets me everytime.

[@fancypants9914]

Im pretty sure that's meant to be paplpatine

[@lorne510]

You mean the senate

[@Definitely-aDuck]

@@lorne510 Not Yet.

[@WulfieZi]

I AM the rhythm

[@MultiGreenday95]

You mean it's actually the sith lord we've been looking for

[@megalodon2k2]

This song is better than the entire sequel trilogy.

[@sirrobin8814]

Over-dosing on laxatives is better than the entire sequel trilogy! 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@Definitely-aDuck]

That is not exactly the highest bar.

[@sethwick8348]

It's better than the whole prequel trilogy for sure, those sucked. Sequels were much better.

[@itsnick5082]

​@sirrobin8814 ok now that's dramatic

[@abehambino]

@@sethwick8348no they weren’t

[@ovni2295]

Palpatine is an amazing piano player. Shame about the fact he's evil.

[@swissnor]

That all a matter of perspective.

[@vincentpol]

+swissnor clever.

[@codofwar666]

Sheev did nothing wrong

[@ValpasKankaristo]

+vincentpol It's true tho

[@vincentpol]

Valpas Kankaristo I wasn't being sarcastic. The perspective literally matters whether he's a good pianist or not.

[@lookiesamyt9745]

I can’t believe he rhymed the whole plot of Star Wars

[@kinannelson1784]

I know right!

[@TheSnekDen]

It's like poetry, it rhymes

[@sougotokiwa8439]

It's his world, and we're all livin in it. 🤣 XD

[@quingle133]

“The dark side of the force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be... unnatural.” But the light side is too

[@Ravioli638]

It's just one movie, but I know what you mean.

[@kcryrine5056]

one of his most vocally impressive songs, he just sounds unironically excellent

[@zoeym4868]

Actually, Al's tours, over the last few years, are his originals only, no parodies, but he performs one different cover every night. His voice is amazing. There's a bunch on youtube that people who've been able to sneak a video, have posted. Check out his cover of Natural Woman and then Rebel Yell. His range is amazing.

[@CainXVII]

I fell in love with bye bye miss American pie when I heard it on the radio as a teen because the vocals are fantastic. I just found this. Al performs it super close to the original, you could have thought the piano intro was copied right off the cd. A lot of verses even rhyme with the original... He leaves out the next to last verse though, I wish he didn't because it's my favorite (going a bit syncopated), but the original track is 8 minutes so it's completely understandable.

[@YoshiCh1ef-je6me]

I love that the part of American Pie that says "the father, son, and holy ghost" is now "I'm alive and he's a ghost"

[@nthgth]

"The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost" became "met up with Darth Maul, now he's toast." "They caught the last train for the coast" became "Now I'm still here and he's a ghost."

[@mariem24601]

He wrote almost all of this based on internet spoilers. Legend.

[@Azwethinkweiz17]

George Lucas also granted him an early showing so the song could be as accurate as possible

[@user-oq4yk1xd7d]

@@Azwethinkweiz17 fr ?

[@Azwethinkweiz17]

@@user-oq4yk1xd7d Yeah "Yankovic paid $500 to view an advance screening after writing the song, but most of his lyrics were correct, so he made minor changes; the only major change he had to make after the screening of The Phantom Menace was that Anakin did not tell Amidala that he was going to marry her, like Yankovic originally thought."

[@flappynautintheocean8824]

Satyr is chill

[@CaptCool88]

There was widespread online spoilers in 99?

[@kaicreech7336]

"Could he bring balance to the force?" Technically, yes.

[@archmagefuriard1746]

Well, technically he did it. There were so many adepts of Light side and only a few - of Dark. So he really brought balance between sides of the Force in the galaxy by destroying Jedi Order :)

[@connorlove9149]

They interviewed the kid, OH training they forbid

[@leesmith6739]

Obi-Wan: You were supposed to bring balance to the Force! Anakin: I did. There's 2 Sith and 2 Jedi left.

[@reginaldfromnigeria5206]

@@leesmith6739 That's not balance, though.

[@leesmith6739]

@@reginaldfromnigeria5206 I know I was making what's called a joke

[@zoetercy9208]

The fact that this song only has 45 million views means that there are almost 8 billion people who don't know that this masterpiece exists.

[@EvelynCostarf]

Which is a crime

[@entertainmint3030]

​@@EvelynCostarf Against Humanity

[@adipsous]

I just found out today. One of the best.

[@rowan_the_bi_vampire_cos]

I knew about the song but I didn't know it was from this I just heard it once

[@hdbricks9492]

That is also including people that have rewatched this more than once.

[@ernestgarner8377]

Critics "no one could possibly condense the entire movie franchise into a 4 min song" Weird Al "Hold my beer"

[@nthgth]

I think it's just Episode I

[@JohnSmith-zl1tr]

@@nthgth It's episode 1 through 3. The only reference to anything after 3 is "maybe Vader someday later" but Anakin is given the name Vader by Palpatine in episode 3 so that doesn't require the original trilogy.

[@MrEWhiteYT]

@@JohnSmith-zl1tr No it's not. It's entirely Episode 1.

[@-Patali-]

@@MrEWhiteYT Yep, just 1, and a great job at summarizing it honestly

[@mccabber24]

Don McLean was reportedly pleased with "The Saga Begins", a parody of "American Pie", and told Yankovic that the parody's lyrics sometimes enter his mind during live performances. Could you imagine being at a McLean concert, he screws up, and lets one of these go? Legend

[@FloorKarpeting]

Mason Burke are you ok

[@anindyassdey]

@@FloorKarpeting he's having a heart attack

[@Marshtard]

Bason Murke is having a stronk, call a Bondulance

[@pvshka]

I legit can't sing some songs without messing up with parody lyrics, but if it happened to the original artist... Oh gawd 🤣

[@Jessicatalley22]

mccabber24 That’s awesome. I find myself doing the same thing when listening to the original.

[@BuffyRowan]

I continue to be impressed by the fact that Weird Al managed to work the word "midichlorians" into the rhythm of the song

[@scottwpilgrim]

That why he's a legend, and we're left to tell his tales! 😩😩

[@CarlJohnson-tw2yp]

@@scottwpilgrim he's alive and still making songs

[@danyrose1697]

Scott W Pilgrim yeah he’s still alive, he ain’t dead

[@kate434]

@@scottwpilgrim WE'LL TELL HIS STORY (hamilton reference lol)

[@glitchymemes1136]

* laughs in prepubecent *

[@user-le9qt5te3x]

Weird Al's parodies are always better than the originals. And this one is just a legendary song in it's own right.

[@TheLizardKing1967]

"Weird Al" Yankovic is a National Treasure. Protect him at all cost.

[@colleen4ever]

He that is tired of Weird Al is tired of life- Homer Simpson

[@joeygaming2688]

@@colleen4ever so true!

[@crazycaptionguy549]

INTERnational treasure, Who doesn’t love him

[@TheDesperateArtist]

This proves us 2 things we might have forgotten: 1) Weird Al can really sing 2) Weird Al is pretty good looking

[@nickolasmirt2511]

3)Weird Al also looks like Ewan Mcgregor

[@Holy-Rowlo88]

Gotta keep the likes balanced at 69

[@matthewallen445]

@@Holy-Rowlo88 He was 40 when this was released.

[@floopusdoopus]

@@matthewallen445 he must drink that Paul Rudd water

[@KevAng039]

Been a Weird Al fan from the beginning. I’ve never forgotten he can really sing, he’s so talented.

[@KM-pn1vk]

for a parody..the writing in this song is INCREDIBLE

[@gingerlady85]

this man is a damn genius

[@drag00n77]

+Ignacio Varga Weird Al is the best.

[@roshantruax9134]

+Ignacio Varga It's Weird Al, dude. He always makes the BEST parodies.

[@turbodarkle]

+Ignacio Varga this guy is the all time best at making parodies

[@drag00n77]

***** AS FUCK?

[@VampDemigod]

It's when you notice small details that Al got right too, like freaking TAKING THE PADAWAN BRAID OFF after Qui-Gon died. All of that before the movies were even out. Freaking masterpiece.

[@brucev6642]

I don't think people realize how much work he puts into these creations. I remember seeing one of his videos, I think it was 'Fat' and they ran Michael Jackson's 'Bad' in a split screen, Al did a great job mimicking the original video. It was similar in 'Like a Surgeon' where they have that random lion walking like in Madonna's video.

[@dakorius]

It's still there, the greenscreen cutout makes it a bit harder too see and it's hanging down his back.

[@MrRobarino]

The song was recorded before the movie was released, but the video itself was filmed afterwards.

[@Sebby_Nineteen]

Sorry, the braid is still there until the end.

[@ManCheat2]

his braid is never taken off bud.

[@nilbog4206]

In my opinion, this is the best thing to come of the prequels

[@tombrearley-smith5777]

This and Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars animated series.

[@jaceyking5015]

I saw Weird Al in concert last year, and this was his encore performance. And it was on May 4th, Star Wars Day. Before he started the song, he told the audience "May the Fourth be with you" and it was pretty much the best moment of my life.

[@lindathetford3776]

He performed this in October 2013 for me and I loved it!

[@andryuu_2000]

He's clearly the geek god

[@randomfrog7974]

omg that's adorable

[@jaceyking5015]

@@phantomphanatic2 Yup, wasn't it? :D

[@liamzimmer5948]

I was at the 2013 one

[@tinvu1878]

“He who is tired of weird Al is tired of his life.” - Homer Simpson

[@Angie2343]

Weird Al is the person that inspired me to do parodies myself.

[@TheLittleRedVixen]

@@Angie2343 cool

[@Angie2343]

@@TheLittleRedVixen yup!

[@brunobrekalo5502]

True but i'm tired of vevo sending me bilie elish in the i and some other bs when the song is over with a chick in a desert with a chicken

[@TheLittleRedVixen]

@@brunobrekalo5502 lol

[@thomasfrank7480]

The musicianship here - its probably the best 'non-cover' of American Pie ever, apart from being funny as hell. Everything is arranged and played super tight.

[@nthgth]

That's how Al and his band do it! They all take the musicianship very seriously, making the songs great to listen to even after you go "oh ha ha I get it" to the lyrics, lol

[@abehambino]

There is no other good version of American pie, cover or non. Cover.

[@SolidIncMedia]

I've seen Weird Al a few times in concert, and him and his band are amazing. Al is a really good singer and his band are amazing musicians both in and outside of the band. They've been together for about 40 years or so, have no major controversies, and just go to show that you can make it in the music industry and not be a jerk with a million scandals.

[@glennwallace9203]

Best concert I've ever been too. Musically excellent, and great fun.

[@motalux]

The original prequel memer.

[@bbarrett726]

A surprise to be sure

[@dimedead]

@@simonkim8646 absolutely welcome*

[@SalumarLP]

@@dimedead Only a Sith deals in absolutes!

[@AscendedPOT]

From my point of view, Weird al is the true prequel memer

[@flyingsolo3971]

HELLO THERE

[@basketballgirl723]

Don McClean himself said he had issues remembering his own words to this song and kept singing Weird Al’s version because his kids wouldn’t stop singing it. Lol. That’s how you know it’s good! Weird Al is a genius.

[@luferaupa]

Don is a nice guy. I love him too, and his musics.

[@CoolGuyMcgeez]

I have the power to change it from 689 to 690, the power’s too much

[@theshredder91]

@@CoolGuyMcgeez well now it's 1k. Your powers gone!

[@johnnyb.6989]

@@luferaupa Starry Starry Night is a brilliant song

[@hugo_R898]

@@luferaupa didn’t he beat his wife?

[@chrismaverick9828]

Long ago I ceased being surprised at the incredible abilities of Al's band to cover ANY song..... I just listen and marvel.

[@nthgth]

Right? How do they all get their instruments to sound like other bands so damn closely? Some earlier songs are hit or miss with that, but starting mid to late 90s they pretty much nail it every time. I'd say you have to be an absolute expert on your instrument to pull that off that well. (And the occasional guest musician _from_ the original band doesn't hurt either, lol)

[@DarkMorford]

Seriously. The fact that they can nail any genre or style, plus that they've been together (and with Al) for so long, makes them arguably one of the greatest cover bands in history. Major props to Jim West (guitar), Steve Jay (bass), Rubén Valtierra (keyboard), and Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz (drums). More people need to know who they are.

[@davekingrey1009]

He nails the narrative of Phantom Menace so well lyrically in this parody.

[@1080Frostbite]

If this song isn't in the library, then the archives are definitely incomplete.

[@raymondm.3748]

JoshuWAH!! I get it!!!

[@jakubmejzr3917]

Perhaps the archives are incomplete

[@daelen.cclark]

Jakub Mejzr If it does not appear in our records, it does not exist.

[@erikaz1590]

Youngling who raised his hand: Someone erased it from the archive memory.

[@LS_Customs.]

Mmmmmmm madam person

[@cuzimryte7011]

Darth Sidious can play the piano? That's the biggest kept secret in the galaxy.

[@trollshamanpwnage]

Thats not a piano, it actually has a much stupider name with about 9 paragraphs of information gathered from extended universe stuff that is no longer canon because disney

[@bloop1470]

@@trollshamanpwnage be it’s a piano

[@trollshamanpwnage]

@@bloop1470 there's no such thing as a piano in star wars

[@randomlyboard5788]

@@trollshamanpwnage tf of course there is idiotic human being

[@bloop1470]

@@trollshamanpwnage yeah, but it’s kinda pointless to correct someone on it.

[@HoboJoe1416]

Weird Al, a musical genius in his own right. He should be in the musical Hall of Fame of every genre in which he has crafted a parody.

[@zoetercy9208]

Less than half of the songs on AL's 14 studio albums are parodies. AL is an incredible songwriter. I've been to 3 of his original's only tours and he is an amazing musician.

[@user-kk2jc6nj3h]

Getting a remix by weird al is a trophy of the highest honor

[@janitorbobb9231]

Recorded: April 20, 1999 Released: June 24, 1999 Watching 20 years later.

[@camelxravennova]

Me too

[@sceneable8437]

Janitor Bob You do realize that this was recorded the same day as the Columbine Shooting, right?

[@janitorbobb9231]

@@sceneable8437 Wikipedia's page on "The Saga Begins" obviously does because that's what I was quoting. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Saga_Begins

[@mendica]

boi it was recorded on my birthday

[@madogthefirst]

Has it really been 20 years?

[@slammedniss]

It is literally impossible for me to hear the song American Pie and not start singing this song's chorus.

[@user-uo7yk3iz5q]

I've listened to this song so many times I still get them confused, when American Pie comes on, I sing a line from this, then line from that and it sounds horrible

[@dylanvan3300]

slammedniss fun fact- the singer of American pie (sorry I’m not good with names) also makes that mistake sometimes. He said that in an interview

[@doublea6586]

@@user-uo7yk3iz5q I swear I do that, too.

[@jacobbau8328]

Which is a parody of which? Help?

[@drcrn1]

@@dylanvan3300 Don McLean yes, he did

[@michaelwalker8144]

They should give Weird Al the Noble Prize for Literature. And I am absolutely serious.

[@KeldorDAntrell]

Maybe in an alternate universe but, alas, not in this miserable one.

[@edricawebb1578]

He's an incredible song writer. They gave Bob Dylan, a songwriter, a Noble Prize for Literature, so I don't think it would be too off the rails to give Weird Al a Nobel Prize for Literature. I personally think his parody, "Trapped In The Drive Through," was a sheer genius analysis of relationship.

[@triciafrank8582]

I mean Kendrick Lamar got a pulitzer, soooo

[@Cuzjudd]

Al was 40 here. He looks 30 at the most

[@liamzimmer5948]

You know you're kinda right

[@isaacforshaw7828]

30? Try early 20s

[@misstrussteLgbTq]

He's 60??? He appeared in an episode of crazy ex girlfriend this year and looks the same!

[@MrSeancozy]

Clean living... Seriously he's like a boy scout in real life. Probably a real nice guy too

[@nylethecinephile3656]

The man has aged like fine hhhwine

[@rcoveyduc]

People who don't like this have a low midichlorian count.

[@neofluxmachina]

We have the highest Midi-chlorian count. Which means that you have a lesser amount. So please report to the dance floor.

[@micnorton9487]

METACHLORIANT,, man dontcha hate those Wars/Trek fans who DON'T get the sci-fi bullshitium data correct lol?

[@kukukukukuku7244]

@@micnorton9487 those who say "metachloriant" are peasants

[@Aquagreen53]

Midichlorians are the powerhouse of the force.

[@micnorton9487]

@@kukukukukuku7244 ..well on Tatueen I think we're called "slaves",, lol,, here yeah I guess serfs,, heathen,, what's your point lol?

[@willpierson8310]

I love Palpatine on piano he has class when it come to the music arts of the force. Show that piano the dark side of the force!.

[@samuelross9884]

If only Anakin was taught by Qui-Gon, he would not have turned to the dark side. The mentor you have makes all the difference ...

[@LeviForWaifu]

Thats why the darth maul song is "duel of the fates". Palpatine and Qi Gon are fighting over the fate of Ani.

[@TarmakWorm]

Qui-Gon was a fanatic

[@MattJM96]

Pretty cool how that George Lucas guy made a whole Saga about this song

[@HHPYE42]

Yeah and the fact it was so good

[@shemarbrown2523]

🤣

[@Kaizer617]

🤣

[@Tbear_7710]

george stole the idea from alyan!

[@Whiteguytim]

Yeah

[@cease842]

I want this to play at the end of The Rise of Skywalker.

[@jon327]

ViViSenpai ViViChan This and “I’m Han Solo”

[@Stiffjab71]

Brilliant!!!!

[@99jarjarbinks]

And "Yoda"

[@ancientaxolotl1654]

It will be the credits song

[@liamzimmer5948]

U actually should make a petition

[@travisbeeler80]

Weird Al brings balance to the force!!

[@JeevesAnthrozaurUS]

Finally, proof that this wasn't a fever dream of mine

[@Knights_of_the_Nine]

Ya seriously I saw this on live TV and couldn't find it for years

[@nelbraudo-441]

Mhmmm

[@kevinvu5432]

Ikr?

[@Lileplutt]

@Carter Hughes What are you talking about that's vet dream

[@spencerthorpe1402]

BRO SAME!!! I told my friends about this and they all thought i was crazy

[@omegajbmb]

That moment you realize Weird Al Yankovic understands Star Wars better then Disney.

[@Flint_Inferno]

Oof

[@atomiczombie29]

@@Flint_Inferno 😬

[@john-t-bjohnb3588]

Yes we all understand it better than Disney.......yet they are making the money.

[@valarie22]

no one at disney never even seen star wars 😬

[@matthewmurdock6187]

*Oof*

[@darkelybuddha]

I know this came out before Phantom Menace, but man... that last shot of several copies of Al standing together... It almost makes me think he predicted Attack Of The Clones.

[@erikwebber6038]

Weird Al even predicted the plot of the second movie at the end of this video 😂

[@Harrisonmego]

"He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life." -Homer Simpson

[@poohiejoy]

No One Ever Subscribes to Me So True.

[@colleen4ever]

Amen!!

[@connorseidel7197]

Does it count if Im tired of Homer Simpson?

[@drewanderson3429]

@@lerrpurr6661 whatever one where they parody Nirvana

[@dashamm98]

I moved on to Rucka

[@log1c91]

This is is not even a parody, it is a masterpiece on its own. The force is strong with this guy

[@thatonegamerguy743]

It's a parody the original is a masterpiece

[@ShadowFan221]

I think they're both great. ^^

[@extaslash7077]

This one deserves to be the original.

[@greenranger1983]

Technically it's not a parody it's a lyrical adaptation.

[@hotblackdesiato3022]

I concur.

[@gordonhamilton8827]

Comedy is tough because everyone has their own "funny," but without a doubt, this song parody is BRILLIANT. Kudos Al.

[@reded1905]

One of history GREATEST lyricists. Nuff said.

[@mauricioramirez5948]

As far as I'm concerned this is canon 3 months after this comment. HOLY SHIT!!! 2.8K Thumbs up!!!!!!. Most I ever got was like 5. I'm dumbfounded.

[@RhyperiorRanger]

Well it’s better than actually watching The Phantom Menace

[@houndandhandbag]

@@RhyperiorRanger Oh I know, right?

[@braxtongeorge8038]

I'm sorry to say but this isn't canon. Anything before 2012 that wasn't the 6 movies or the clone wars cartoon isn't canon.

[@jackkerr2243]

General Kenobi thanks Einstein

[@mauricioramirez5948]

@@braxtongeorge8038 1st of all, way to kill the joke. 2nd. Wrong. The new trilogy is canon.

[@sheilarough236]

Apparently Don McLean loves this so much that occasionally he’ll play it instead of American Pie in concerts

[@danaondrackova3431]

seriously?!

[@maxihdz]

wait what???

[@thehunterator520]

Yes to you two so far, he legitimately loves this version and sometimes he almost accidentally sings this version.

[@fuskimeow3703]

@@thehunterator520 i accidentally sing this a lot

[@mayoman8565]

there ya go.

[@ChildOfAshes1]

Weird Al is a lyrical genius.. period.

[@dionshare7103]

As someone who grew up a major Star Wars fan and then who loves Weird Al and of course a rock classic like American Pie every time I see this I get a kick out of it. Weird Al is an absolute genius and if he's not in the RnR HOF he most certainly deserves it.

[@Da_bluedragon]

Same lol

[@PatrickLongblkwhtrbbt]

I can't believe Weird Al made the best Star Wars movie

[@williamking1436]

What did you expect

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

I can't believe Weird Al made Phantom Menace into a better movie than the final product we got.

[@lebronjames1472]

Pierce Martinez can’t believe the phantom menace is better than the entire sequal trilogy

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

@@lebronjames1472 Meh. I'll take Rey Palpatine and lame imitation of Jacen Solo over Jar Jar, Jake Lloyd's acting, midi-chlorians, the Twilight level romance, and Space CNN scenes any day.

[@darthmalgus786]

@@lebronjames1472 phantom menace is by far the worst Star wars film ever

[@Punisher6791]

25 years later and still a Gem..

[@alexisglaab2572]

Due to taking place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, this is in fact the original version of this song.

[@brianquinn8570]

And also with you

[@Seven_Leaf]

It says a lot when Don McLean commented that he struggles with not using Al's lines while performing American Pie.

[@i_kickflipped_my_dog]

If I was Don McLean, I would not only be proud of creating one of the best Americana pop songs ever but also one of the best “spoofs” ever. Haha so amazing the way Al treats the songs and even more amazing how the OG artists love them so much.

[@connar7623]

Don McLean even helped write this version!

[@djr11472]

Yeah, Don said he sang the Weird Al version so many times with his kids he struggles to sing his original version sometimes.

[@kodakcourage7255]

Let’s go Brandon!

[@elijahdavis8758]

@@kodakcourage7255 Why?

[@griffinwiard2958]

Haters will say it’s not canon

[@generalgrievous3731]

If it's canon that means Obi-wan knew Padme and Anakin would get together before they even did.

[@omarolmosstudios7060]

Hello there

[@generalgrievous3731]

@@omarolmosstudios7060 General Kenobi. Sorry I got back to you 2 weeks late.

[@RoronoaZoro-ur6hr]

West Bradley-Taubner, I think that the Prequels, OG Trilogy, and EU are more canon than the shitty Sequel Trilogy.

[@DrWhom]

but legendary

[@TurquoiseInk]

My absolute favorite Weird Al song out of all his awesome songs.

[@dditch66]

This is my favorite of his work. Saw this video on cable when it first came out and there were some ladies in the room asking who that was, I said, that is Weird Al. They all did not believe me and one said, "that's not Weird Al, This guy is really good looking" LOL

[@jon4715]

This is probably Weird Al's most lyrically impressive parody.

[@tifforo1]

"We took him there and we told the tale How his midichlorians were off the scale And he might fulfill that prophecy. The council was impressed, of course. Could he bring balance to the force? They interviewed the kid... Oh, training they forbid Because Yoda sensed in him much fear And Qui-Gon said: now listen here! Just stick it in your pointy ear, I still will teach this boy.

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

he has a few songs that are legitimately better than the originals (lyrics+)

[@tincano-beans2114]

White and Nerdy is the tops

[@majordamage6949]

While this song is my very favorite of his, Bob is more impressive lyrically. An entire song of palindromes is awesome.

[@jon4715]

Major Damage 69 I disagree. Bob is amazing, and the use of nonsensical palindrome phrases is a perfect parody of Bob Dylan's original. But lyrically, it's not as impressive as this. This is his most successful parody. So much so that Don McLean has stated that he often thinks of Weird Al's lyrics before his own.

[@yipchad2248]

Some dude made a parody of this about pie or something.

[@AJLord]

Yeah, and he added a couple more verses, it's kinda weird.

[@jimsty5222]

😂😂

[@vtr0104]

=))))) Got me good, man

[@Login2play]

dude you're asking for a r/whooosh

[@CreamDollYT]

Other way around

[@connorsexton168]

If you're still here in 24 you're a different breed🤙 we're a special group to like this song and we know it, let's stick together.

[@MikeBezalel]

Genuinely one of Al's finest moments. This song is transcendent. Brilliant.

[@billveusay9423]

DonMcLean : "Love this song, my kid does too, sometimes I start singing it by mistake on concert" Lucasfilms : "You should have seen the smile on george's face" This is what we call success

[@Xel_Rendwyn]

It is the epitome of parody when you can get the original artist to slip on your lyrics for a song he's been singing for decades.

[@oninada]

@@Xel_Rendwyn Is this true?

[@Xel_Rendwyn]

@@oninada Well it is my opinion...not sure on any method to determine the "true" epitome of something so subjective. For me, yes.

[@oninada]

@@Xel_Rendwyn Is there a video of this somewhere? I would love to see it.

[@DOSRetroGamer]

@@oninada You are talking to the wrong person 😉

[@zebare726]

One of many scenes that George lucas had to cut out from his movies.

[@thisisnootnoots]

Instead including all that CGI, what a disgrace

[@aydencalvert2687]

What about the droid attack on the wookies.

[@adhdbookworm]

🤣

[@ralcogaming7674]

It's really a shame, I think the phantom menace would have benefitted greatly from this scene. Obi wan singing in the cantina was beautiful characterization for him. It really shows off his more playful side which we dont see enough of in the prequels.

[@GlidyBun]

I can't believe he condensed the entire movie into a 5 minute song

[@vnappen]

My son makes me play this every time we go in the car. He’s 6. It still slaps.

[@karenboyd1240]

Ironically, this is by far the most normal-looking I've seen Weird Al.

[@calebhu6383]

And this is probably his most serious song too

[@yusufzaman8068]

That’s. Not. Ironic.

[@calebhu6383]

@@yusufzaman8068 It is ironic. Typical expectation is that dressing up as a Star Wars character is not a "normal look", but for Weird Al it is much more normal than how he typically appears.

[@Phoenix-es5xc]

Caleb Hu dramatic irony. ^ he just tryna say that cause of word crimes

[@vulcanhumor]

I think the best part of this song is that it's a legitimately good summary of The Phantom Menace. All the major plot points get touched on, and even the weirder beats get brought up in good humor.

[@thefutureisnowoldman7653]

It's crazy that he wrote the song before the movie came out

[@skateurself]

I never realized how accurate it was until I actually saw the movie last week. LOL

[@22espec]

@@thefutureisnowoldman7653 The scripst were leaked online and there were spoilers everywhere so it was very easy to do.

[@humenumene244]

@@22espec online🤣 nah man that wasnt that easy like its now.

[@Notcosma]

I honestly just rewatched episode 1 and thought of this song and I can't believe how unbelievably great this song is

[@bleuefish]

Who's here on Star Wars Day 2024? This is so much better than 99% of what Disney ever did with it

[@kimmorris9664]

Yep

[@AshParth560]

And i'd just remembered this song as I am rewatching The Phantom Menace as Star Wars month goes. 🤣 Childhood memories unlocked.

[@arinestlebaum8564]

"But I'm still here and he's a ghost." CANON

[@flappynautintheocean8824]

Just some bros

[@flappynautintheocean8824]

Warner bros

[@losnfjslefn8857]

😆

[@ajh3461]

He can see things before they happen. It's a Jedi trait.

[@user-ow2cs7fb5l]

@@ajh3461 well then he can see years into the future

[@Unqualifiedmedicalperson]

Every copy of Attack of the Clones should include this as a prologue before the opening title scroll.

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

Every copy of Revenge of the Sith should have this as the prologue and skip Attack of the Clones completely.

[@thewiseguy2307]

@@Drums_of_Liberation Good Idea and all, but its about phantom menace

[@xxalex423xx]

@@thewiseguy2307 "as a prologue"

[@itzjust_michael9233]

Yeaaaaahhhh

[@matthewbartlett3442]

And then be destroyed only leaving the prologue

[@Dr.Reason]

This guys lyrical genius is beyond words!

[@Retro_Impulse]

This is the best thing to come out of The Phantom Menace

[@Retro_Impulse]

@@Mike80375 I agree that this music video/song is a masterpiece.

[@Retro_Impulse]

@@Mike80375 Your focus determines your reality

[@Retro_Impulse]

@@Mike80375 I especially like how the force let Obi-Wan run real fast at the beginning to escape the battle droids but not to go inbetween the sliding red lazer barricades to save qui gon, or how it made the trade federation guys open the door to make sure the jedi were dead immediately after gassing them while they made no attempt to escape despite moments later demonstrating that they can cut thru doors with their lightsabers. Or how the gungans decided to leave their secluded underwater fortress to hide in the woods, basically where the separatist army had landed to hide from them so that padme and everyone would be able to find them and no other reason. Or the examples of masterclass writing in attack of the clones like "Jedi business, go back to your drinks." Clearly the epitome of writing and a demonstration of how George could only improve upon scenes that he recycled from his earlier films.

[@Itmeb]

@@Mike80375it’s far from a masterpiece

[@bilbobaggins9451]

It's my favorite star wars film. I know, I know. Controversial.

[@streetrat48]

Fun Fact: Weird Al wrote this song using only internet rumors. Lucasfilm wouldn't give him an advanced screening, and when he finally saw the movie, he had to change only two lyrics. He nailed the entire plot of the movie just based on rumors lmao

[@bighand1530]

Wow

[@RoseMairie]

Now I wanna know what two lines he changed!

[@WhiteWolf-lm7gj]

@@RoseMairie According to another comment on here, there was originally a line about Anakin telling the queen that he was going to marry her

[@GT_Void]

It is too precise for just internet rumors unless script security had more holes than a George Lucas plot.

[@Jedzelex]

Weird Al said that he wouldn't have made this song without George Lucas' blessing. So he sent Lucas the unreleased song to see if he liked it. Lucasfilm replied with "you should've seen the smile on George's face when he heard the song for the first time". He loved it and Weird Al was relieved about getting the stamp of approval. BTW, Lucas was not annoyed that Weird Al's song revealed plot point from the yet to be released movie it was based on.

[@tysonmarcum7117]

This is what Obi-Wan was really doing on Tatooine while watching Luke.

[@rtyertrt7876]

Lol

[@shaneshackleford6960]

Jedi Bard, subset of Jedi Sage.

[@protobuster12]

He shaved between episode 3 and 4 😆

[@flappynautintheocean8824]

Just holding in a nut

[@orphancloud1132]

I'm convinced that this is canon.

[@Wrytho]

“its over anakin, i have the high notes!”

[@BassSongPlayer]

He is a master in Lyrics for sure

[@rockerseven]

Anyone: "Can anyone give me a quick summary of Episode 1?" Weird Al: "Hold my accordion."

[@texasnewt]

Good one!!

[@liamharringtonton526]

😂

[@80sgirl96]

“He who is tired of Weird Al … is tired of life itself.” - Homer Simpson ❤️

[@jerrykinnin7941]

AMEN

[@vintagevhsarchive]

The corollary is not true. I'll never be tired of Weird Al.

[@feedmepaperr]

When did he say that? Source?

[@80sgirl96]

@@feedmepaperr The Simpsons “That '90s Show” Episode aired Jan 27, 2008

[@feedmepaperr]

@@80sgirl96 thanks I'll check it out

[@Littlestrawberryfox]

I love that this came out before the actually movie premiered for the actors and it gives the entire movie in a few mins of the most perfect remix ever. Most epic redo he has ever done 100% ❤ although party at the CIA is a very close second 🤪

[@tribesnr42]

Honestly, Al is a genius imo.

[@maddyluvsjohnny17]

This was the first weird al song I ever heard, when I was around 10 years old. Years later, my mom and I saw him in concert and I kept saying "if he doesn't sing the saga begins, I will literally cry" and then the concert was over ??? But no, then he came out for the encore in jedi gear, and it made my whole life. It was so frikkin' cool. 😄❤️ This might be my favorite of all his songs.

[@PeugeotRocket]

Haha, I can just imagine how amazing that must have been.

[@Stephen-vq1wc]

Soyjak but actually good memories man. But anyway you still will be soyjak

[@SStupendous]

Same man

[@matthewallen445]

Good choice for your favorite. Mine is Dare to Be Stupid.

[@nedpike2186]

I've seen Al in concert. He leaves nothing on the stage. He is a true performer.

[@stuartj1234]

“Weird Al” Yankovic desrves to be in the music hall of fame. A real genius for sure.

[@AnotherSpecialEdMom]

We should start a petition

[@matthewbartlett3442]

You got a signature right here!

[@codycoyote545]

@@AnotherSpecialEdMom You would think such a legend would already be there.

[@RutabegaNG]

@regalblue41 So it'll be posthumous, then?

[@violenceteacher6669]

Honestly. Most musicians struggle to be relevant for a couple years. Al’s been going strong for four decades.

[@Phillip_of_Burns]

I find this song far more compelling than the movie. What a talent.