Weezer - Africa (starring Weird Al Yankovic)

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[@gr8nesshumility741]

Brian Setzer (the musician) once seriously stated that Weird Al was the most talented musician he’s ever heard, due to the fact that he parodies nearly every single genre and dozens of artists and he excels at performing all of their styles. Tons of his original songs are excellent too.

[@southernbreeze3278]

In spite of that, I still think Weird Al is quite talented

[@timchoderus4796]

Funny, kyle!

[@oldsalt8011]

Brian Setzer...ugh, that guy is a chump.

[@mikesweeney5619]

@@oldsalt8011 Hardly..he was the founding member of "Stray Cats",and later The Brian Setzer Orchestra....

[@pablojose4890]

@@oldsalt8011 You're thinking of Brian Stelter, the effeminate CNN news guy

[@seannordeen5019]

Weird Al, a man whose career has outlasted most of those he parodied.

[@augurseer]

So damn true!!!!! And led a cleaner. Safer and smarter family life.

[@Saishannumber3]

But paradoxically, his fame never led him to non-english-spoking country. So sad to see that in EU he is not so known

[@gtaproguides89]

So so true

[@gtaproguides89]

Nobody would of bet on that 20 years ago

[@ryanevans3206]

His nerd following is strong.

[@thebryang]

Just found out this existed... And now I think Weird Al needs to be the next Superbowl headliner.

[@markmower6507]

Absolutely. No Wardrobe Malfunctions though...

[@caronstout354]

With all parodies of previous Superbowl halftime acts...

[@adamcrum1723]

Weird Al should be the only halftime show of the super bowl...from now on...

[@shantipoet]

How do we make this happen?

[@eccolibri60]

It was tried several years ago. A petition was circulating, but nothing came of it. It would have been the best halftime show of all time.

[@mikelee9886]

I stood in line to get into San Diego Comic Con behind Weird Al about 20-25 years ago (wasn’t a long line, like 10 mins), super nice guy. Totally humble, friendly, was just there as a general person not in a panel or at a booth or anything, just joked around with the people in line around him, and then waved and went on his way like a normal person. Total class act.

[@Alejandraflores-gp1yi]

Lucky!!

[@MS-sr6mj]

He is a normal person.

[@legerdemain]

@@MS-sr6mj yes, a normal person, but a weird Al.

[@xaspirate8060]

If you can make it thru Life as a 'happy soul' ... then you win.

[@tandoky4690]

@@legerdemainunderrated comment

[@SpudEater]

Me: “That’s not weird Al.” *Sees high kick* “That just may be weird Al” *Sees accordion* “That’s him.”

[@leelouh]

Speaking of, high kick at 2:14. You're all welcome!

[@mikeysuzefour]

@@leelouh Weird Al's dream of being a Rockette (2:14)

[@stephweasenforth7891]

His high notes in “I bless the rains down in Africa” gave it away for me, but you’re right. The high kick and accordion also were massive hints.

[@vargrlif8340]

Seeing him hit those power chords felt wrong....

[@texasguy5377]

lol hellyeah man.

[@dvdwmplr]

The fact that this isn't parody... just a straight-up cover...speaks volumes...

[@ryandavies4554]

it just shows how talented he really is

[@pameladaley955]

HAHAHA! Oh it's DEFINITELY a parody! It's just a beautifully sung/played one! Al (RUBBER MAN) should give you the hint!

[@MJG206]

@@pameladaley955 The song isnt parody tho. Just him parodying the band.

[@pameladaley955]

@@MJG206 Actually - it's Weezer parodying themselves as they set up the whole Al and his band goof. As to Weezer covering Africa in the first place...

[@tinfoil1225]

​@@ryandavies4554 pretty sure Rivers Cuomo is the one singing this song

[@StrongStyleNinja]

Weird Al killed it with looking like Rivers. Rivers should’ve came in as Weird Al with the accordion solo.

[@emanonic82]

That's what I was waiting for... #MissedOpportunity

[@caseycarden1179]

My sentiments exactly

[@achanwahn]

Yes!!! #MissedOpportunity

[@mandradon]

I thought that was Rivers for a while. Then saw his Weird Al Faces and knew.

[@adog3129]

ohh, i was wondering where weird al was and why the lead singer was acting so weird.

[@hungryewok1684]

"Who ever is tired of Weird AL is tired of life" -Homer Simpson Truer words have seldom been spoken

[@legionaireb]

I'll never tire of Weird Al, but honestly, I AM getting tired of seeing this comment EVERY TIME.

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

Its called Hive Mind Mentality. One person says something and gets copied... blah blah blah... basically destroys critical thinking of average person.

[@tiago2189]

I'm definitely tired of life, but not tired of Weird Al

[@nickolaswatson6498]

I like to believe that when Weird Al walked in to film this, he was like "Alright, guys. How do you want to do this?" To which they replied "Start with your best impression of Rivers. And as the song goes on, just slowly become Weird Al. Then when the keyboard solo hits, everybody just lose their minds. Sound good?" And voila, we have Africa by Weezer

[@martivanneste]

Nickolas Watson That has to be exactly what happened & I love it!

[@Allisonmarie567]

"just slowly become Weird Al" killed me 😂

[@redwitch12]

I have serious trouble understanding how this is not the top comment, because it flawlessly describes the timeline of events.

[@JaneMcClintic-im2yj]

Love it!!! ❤❤❤, I agree

[@GritimoTheOdd]

Spot on.

[@MrKavka]

It's so crazy to me that when I was a kid, in the 80's, I wrote Weird Al a letter, and he sent a hand written response with a picture and an autograph. That's probably one of the main reasons he's still around, he's a super cool dude. I was 40 years old the first time I saw him in concert, only regret is I waited so long!

[@darrenporter1850]

Says alot of someone when they take time to reply.

[@jakobvanklinken]

@@darrenporter1850 yes it does say a lot. When I was a kid I send Michael Jackson a letter and he also really took the time to respond. Someone like that makes you feel special you know?

[@kentuckyboy541]

I'm 43. It was a different and better time.

[@darrenporter1850]

@@jakobvanklinken Michael Jackson. I won't make a joke. But that is cool.

[@jennyswartzbaugh9]

That is super cool. Makes me wish I had written letters! Still love him!

[@kle2videoproductions]

I still want my Weird Al Super Bowl Halftime show

[@michellejirak9945]

Why hasn't this happened already? I need this!

[@kiplingmartin4903]

I agree.

[@rcasey]

We, as the internet, need to make this happen. This is the best idea I've heard in a few years! What a culmination of a great musical career. LET'S DO THIS!!!

[@phil1268]

Why isn't this on the ballot this november

[@clagadin71]

I refuse to watch another football game until Al gets his half time show (I wont miss much since I only watch Hockey)

[@imperius88]

Weird Al deserves some kind of lifetime achievement award

[@xaspirate8060]

All that talent coming out of one mind = sensational. So when he came around in late 70's , i figured he would be a trivia question by 1988.

[@TomK32]

In a world where no one so far has won the Weird Al Yankovic Award?

[@paulovinicius7052]

I doubt anything tops him simply being Weird Al

[@starwarsbookworm3]

This isn’t it?

[@andreanewell628]

Maybe the Kennedy Center honors?

[@cjscrubs]

I love how Weird Al is sporting the Buddy Holly attire.

[@c-moon9770]

Did anyone try the fish?!

[@Travenspear8]

And the video is essentially a parody of their Undone video

[@Nik_Andreu]

@@c-moon9770 It's not so good al

[@ElbisPen]

❤hola I love this song saludos from Colombia❤❤2022

[@bobm.3866]

Seriously guy’s, try the fish!

[@nathanland8246]

Waiting for America to wake up and demand Weird Al do a Super Bowl halftime show!

[@TheWobbie84]

They wasted the 50th. He would have been perfect for that

[@GeonQuuin]

I've never cared for football but if Weird Al is going to perform in the half time show, I'd definitely tune in to watch

[@daynechastant]

Waiting for America (the band) to ask Weird Al to Cover "A Horse With No Name."

[@mattforbes7833]

Nah weird Al isn't a racist.

[@kinglobster4172]

YES

[@penguinjonesesq]

Passed up the golden opportunity to have Rivers come in dressed as Weird Al for the accordion part

[@JimiLaPointe]

Chris Martin I thought that was going to happen

[@basstrammel1322]

Passed up on having rick Astley entering the stage.

[@arewhyinoh8595]

How meta would that be? Kurt Cobain dressed as Rivers Cuomo dressed as Weird Al Yankovich. And he plays the solo from Smells Like Nirvana.

[@MaximFoyerbach]

Exactly!

[@fizgig2016]

Almost didn't recognize Al until he did his Weird Al kick. Man is a musical genius I tell you.

[@TheThewulasvegas]

I need you to know, me too. I’m stoned.

[@marclabelle4253]

I thought something was wrong... he didn't look right, but I seriously fell for the "he's on keyboard of course" ruse.

[@scriptorioiio4008]

Thinking the same, awesomeness

[@jan_vyhnak]

Its weird because Weird Al is not weird here at all.

[@electricmaster23]

Just so you know, it's Rivers Cuomo actually singing. He is a lyrical genius, though, I grant you.

[@tippity-toptown1725]

Never in my life did I affiliate Weezer, Weird Al, and Toto together. It's like a weird fanfiction gone right.

[@wjefoiafjalfkjadfjk7045]

Truth is stranger than fiction.

[@tonfiselier1818]

And the winner in the Best Comment Category is...

[@admtech69]

Tweezer?

[@SKNYmusik]

How about the throwback to The Sweater Song?

[@maryerre7092]

My mind is blown lol

[@bellboyted2]

I'm fairly convinced that Weird Al is some unique blend between a genius composer and a part-time ninja.

[@darkstorminc]

this is the secret truth only true fans know.

[@FirstSword-o6f]

Hahaha 😂

[@Venjur40]

I saw a post a bit ago, and it said he is basically our modern day Mozart, and it had all these similar attributes, and comparisons, and I can think nothing more than, how accurate a claim that is...

[@UnburiedTalents]

I believe it's autism. I'm a therapist on the autism spectrum myself, and the signs are there.

[@Aziz.500]

@@UnburiedTalents therapist on autism spectrum?....

[@Figripley]

Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame already. He's literally represented our entire music industry for the past 4 decades. HE should be inducting others at this point...

[@glennclifford80817]

Weird Al needs to be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors as well as being inducted into the RNR HOF

[@Snowwulf78]

He finally did get his star on the walk of Fame but definitely needs to be in the hall of fame too

[@TheSecondHandDude]

@@glennclifford80817 yeyyssysy

[@eleSDSU]

@@Snowwulf78 Aww, sorry to burst the bubble but those stars are not real awards, they are bought and sold like graves or parking spaces. Weird Al deserves a real award not that.

[@Snowwulf78]

@@eleSDSU I do know that but at least he finally got one.

[@BadTiger]

Weird Al deserves a lot more respect as a talented musician than he gets

[@mickhoward1091]

There's two types of people in this world - those who think Weird Al is the best and those who don't.

[@fuzzywzhe]

He should do more serious work. He's got an impressive voice, and I think he's wasting it on all the parodies.

[@T1NF01L]

Can we all agree weird al is a national treasure

[@lonewolf5238]

Global treasure

[@puffthepimp]

Weird Al must be protected at all costs.

[@ambatuBUHSURK]

can we just appreciate my will power to not act on my urges? 🥰

[@jayfbee]

And Smith & Wesson.

[@thezodiackiller420]

R.i.p Weird Al

[@coriwimmer9847]

Weird Al hasn't aged since the 90's. Pretty sure he's an immortal.

[@joannat5523]

And oddly, Al got younger than he was when he started in 1979.

[@mrmagoo8510]

@@joannat5523 That's weird!

[@101Volts]

@@joannat5523 He wasn't a Vegan in 1979. Besides that, his career was just starting. I think this high rated comment, which is elsewhere in this video, sums him up nicely: "He's a ha-ha vampire." :p EDIT: He's Vegetarian, overall. Mostly Vegan, but sometimes he's OK with Dairy. EDIT 2: There's also the possibility that _maybe_ he puts Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on his skin after every shower. That _will_ keep skin from aging as much.

[@FrogWalrus]

Vegan? I thought he was a vegetarian.

[@Chingloves]

I hope so

[@MyHabbits]

Me: "Is that Weird Al?" Al: *does a high kick and starts gyrating* Me: "Yep, it's Al."

[@lnsflare1]

*Accorddian intensifies*

[@sienile]

Took you long enough. I had it figured out within 5 secs.

[@Youtube.Commen-tater]

sienile I totally believe you, despite the band's absence onscreen until 8 secs. Thanks for adding, go subtract yourself

[@luisarevalo4645]

Literally. I new it was him when he started dancing !!!

[@nicolacornolti7796]

Isn't it written on the title

[@charlesking4939]

Weird Al is an absolute Legend. What a showman

[@Mahlercougar]

I didnt realize that the lead singer was Al until 02:14 with that leg drop.. Classic AL.. 40+ years of parodies and still going strong!

[@aj903]

I was totally crushing on “Rivers”, then half way through I realized it was Al. Oh well, Al’s hot too. Maybe even hotter.

[@TheKjbleu]

I'm so glad you said that! I did the same thing and felt like such a dork :)

[@kippyc98]

...and it took me even longer than you. AND I've even seen Al live.

[@Otto500206]

A different to say "I'm not a Weezer fan."

[@cliffcorriveau64]

It took this comment as he busted out the accordion to realize it.

[@rudetc]

Isn't it weird the way Weird Al and Superman have never been seen in the same room?

[@Moonbeam143]

I say it was odd.

[@s3cr3tpassword]

I'm part of the iluminati. STAY IN YOUR SEAT! WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU!

[@EdwardLGreenActor]

Oh come on... I mean Weird Al wears glasses and Superman doesn't! How can you possibly suggest that... ...wait. DAMN IT!

[@FadingVitals]

bold, told cold, hold in old mold, sold as gold. old unfunny joke. bet you're proud. excited by the thumbs

[@VtuberSilver]

And going to give his comment a thumbs up, and yours a thumbs down. Because I can.

[@stephenfurlong4230]

Does Al have a portrait in his attic that ages instead of him?

[@richardalvidrez2079]

Love the dorian grey ref. my dude 👍👌🤣😉

[@migangelmart]

It's a portrait of Pee Wee Herman who also doesn't age at all.

[@walkerdevin08]

Pharrell Williams and Keanu Reeves also have those

[@ryanhouk3560]

Nice reference

[@petergant8767]

No, but he does have a plate of all the WORST junk foods known to man! He never eats it, and that's why he looks so good and is so active! If he DID eat it, he'd age 80 years in five minutes, and start devolving into a mass of putred matter!

[@stevephlyer]

My God! Whoever came up with the idea of matching these two improbable artists, is a genius!! Never a fan of remakes or covers, but this one should make TOTO proud. Seeing a serious Weird Al displaying true musical talent, is a gift.

[@cascade3769]

There are scores of great covers!! What are you on about?

[@MattGumbley]

TOTO recently made a cover of Hash Pipe, which is equally awesome.

[@ReplayStation]

Weird Al is a national treasure and we must protect him.

[@originalotrex]

*Global Treasure

[@RobertMichaelTodd]

Canadian Treasure.

[@matthewfurlani8647]

Fact

[@UncleTogie]

Straight outta Lynwood.

[@jwfcp]

Like the pens in my pocket.

[@Qui-Dad-Jinn]

Weird Al is damn near a senior citizen and dude still wiggles and rocks out like a 25 year old.

[@hiramchik]

Yes! He'll be 63 this coming October. Almost there!

[@shivauncorry268]

That high kick at 2:17! I'm 20 years younger than him and İ can't do that anymore!

[@armybeef68]

@@shivauncorry268 2:15 It's OK, not everyone is smart enough to know how to do it.

[@armybeef68]

You just described Mick Jagger

[@dawnmariebrown5401]

Weird Al's awesome! Funniest man alive.

[@TrueExodus7]

The fact that Al is 59 years old and can move around flawlessly and kick that high is absolutely mind blowing. He doesn't even look like he's in his 40's!

[@stephano1019]

That's what healthy eating does

[@bluntraps9079]

@@stephano1019 no that's what being weird does to you time can't keep track of what it doesn't understand

[@stephano1019]

That too

[@tomslaughter9544]

Hey! I'm in my 40's and I can dance like that. And do...often. It's offputting, awkward...But it's my only "go to" move at weddings and bar mitzvas.

[@stapmoshun]

i dont think thats Al

[@ItsLoganFreeman]

My history teacher in 7th grade played this song in class when we entered learning about Africa. I didn't like it at first, then it grew on me, real quick. He introduced me to Weezer as a hole. Miss you Mr. Thomas.

[@CatoRubikOfficial]

🗿

[@andrewenderfrost8161]

That high kick was done by a sixty year old man. Timeless

[@Crusader1097]

Is He seriously 60!? Im looking.

[@CommonSenseWarrior37]

@@Crusader1097N o p e . He's 48.

[@RaeCarson]

@@CommonSenseWarrior37 Wrong. Al was 58 when this video was released; he turned 59 on October 23, 2018. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/"Weird_Al"_Yankovic

[@TerenceClark]

But then it has been well established that Weird Al is no mere man.

[@shioriryukaze]

If I were to do that, I'd be like that character Fred from SpongeBob. My leg! My leg!

[@larsonabilla474]

Weird Al has returned balance to the force and is clearly the chosen one

[@bernieponcik1351]

That's funny and a little disturbing.

[@therasheck]

That farce is strong with this one.

[@MasterOfKnowledge.]

My, my, this here Anakin guy. Maybe Vader someday later, now he's just a small fry...

[@thebonbomb]

I gave it the 667th like. Take that Satan!

[@matthewaresogood]

But he was somehow just amazing at every genre since the first time we saw him. Weird Al is a Mary Sue!

[@Sharakomusic]

We need to start worrying about what kind of world we are leaving behind for Weird AL Yankovic.

[@robertcheney7396]

Lol

[@ctw195]

Allen Sharako can’t....stop....laughing....

[@rockstarphantom8112]

Ppfffttthahaha

[@danielelemma8455]

Efg

[@gruntspy44]

He looks younger now than he did in the movie uhf

[@tonihuntington2387]

That High Kick is the Rockest move I've seen since the 80's

[@JoshuaSKUNKSchoor]

Im gonna start using it

[@RingoMonsanto]

I was waiting for Weird Al to appear, with his curly hair and glasses sometime in between the song, took me a while to realize it was him singing!

[@LdySekhmet]

Ringo Monsanto me too 😂

[@andreakimwilliams1224]

Ringo Monsanto I saw him in concert in July. That man is amazing!

[@slashholt23]

Where’s Rivers?

[@katie3657]

Same

[@cydonia1]

Al is just lipsyncing, but he looks exacty the part!

[@Kentdotk]

Weird Al dressed as Rivers Cuomo from the Buddy Holly video lip syncing Weezer covering Africa by Toto while parodying the video for Undone(the sweater song). So meta.

[@mythyc9604]

and keyboardist dressed as Tommy Wissau....

[@alexsilva28]

So many layers

[@billedwards1992]

They should have included the dogs from the Undone video.

[@frankhawthorne6390]

I definitely expected to see a pack of dogs running through

[@michaelcrispell2319]

Is that James Franco playing Wissau again?

[@fredblogs3308]

How does Weird Al never age? I'm much younger than him and my knees hurt just watching him do that chicken dance.

[@brettwallace1604]

The “knee” thing…dead on!

[@lennychorn147]

You and me both.

[@SisterMaryTatas]

And that high kick!!

[@BigMikeMcBastard]

Don't be overweight, avoid high-impact activities, maintain regular physical activity. It sounds trite, but I work in healthcare and see the difference regularly. It's the difference between being hobbled in your 50s and physically active and with a good quality of life in your 80s.

[@sarah2.017]

@@BigMikeMcBastard And by all accounts, he's never used drugs, or drank excessively, and has been a vegetarian for much of his life. In short, he's taken care of himself.

[@brainwithani5693]

Can we all just appreciate that Al has a great voice. He's actually a great singer.

[@charlesdunn9222]

He’s actually lip syncing. Sorry.

[@chickadee677]

Al has a beautiful voice. Here's link to him singing a cover song on his Vanity tour.

[@chickadee677]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqvGk3iPqb10hbc

[@zorakj]

Yeah, he’s a great singer (check out the high notes on the Jurassic Park parody) but he’s not singing here.

[@brainwithani5693]

How do you all know he's not singing?

[@davesartbook]

I think it takes a decade for Weird Al to age one year

[@madderHare]

Every time he makes someone laugh je feeds on it and regains his youth... He is a haha-vampire

[@randomperson1997]

Of course nerdy Al vapes. He V-returns A-his P-library books E-on time

[@williamschwartz7428]

That assumes he ages at all. I'm not entirely convinced he does.

[@memelordmarcus]

lol

[@aaronlandry3934]

Daves Art Book Yeah, he’s 58, and still looks like he’s 30

[@jeremiah11111111]

Most bands: we play covers, then become big Weezer: we become big, then play covers

[@robertgraybill8109]

Sooo right.

[@david2869]

Weird Al: I play parodies, then become big, then play covers

[@Ancyker]

@@david2869 "and then lip-sync"

[@clipcoug1139]

@@Ancyker Weird Al can really do it all, can't he?

[@logansh5261]

Yeah well they got big on their first debut so they got big before they even got the chance 😂😂😂

[@grubbsy6046]

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

[@markp9366]

Favorite episode

[@donaldjohnson1148]

I don't remember this line but thank you for posting it. so true.

[@Calzaki]

@@facepalmization2841 Then I got tired of life after 9 and a half seasons

[@drewg4323]

​@@Calzaki The fact you had to announce this says more than we ever could

[@rgstever]

@@Calzaki 9.5 is the magic number.

[@brettguyer3736]

Love how Weezer and Weird Al did this...definitely one of the greatest songs of the 80's

[@pepsy910]

hearing rivers voice and seeing yankovic is really uncanny

[@AstralSys.]

Pepsy Yeah it’s pretty damn weird.

[@bigpenny8223]

The Wanderer ahhh I see what you did here you sly devil

[@AstralSys.]

Ljacfl the funny thing is I didn’t mean to do it. The puns literally make themselves.

[@camerondavis6462]

I love how weird al didn’t try to look like he was playing guitar

[@PRdeSO]

did you notice the other musicians?

[@enigmatic5]

He was playing guitar, he's strumming the electric guitar chords over the chorus.

[@paddythebartender3361]

Dan Lenord Sorry good ole chap but he wasn’t actually playing any real chords my man.

[@humantacos9800]

It's like their first video, undone the sweater song. No one was even remotely playing their instrument correctly.

[@IoEstasCedonta]

I spent about half the video wondering when Weird Al was going to show up, and then it hit me like a ton of bricks.

[@Mike_from_Canmore]

Dam. so true.

[@petergant8767]

You saw him do that high kick, OR, He whipped out his Accordion!?

[@Sidragrosm]

THAT'S what hit you like a ton of bricks..? OK - That I get; What smacked me upside the head..? was that Weird Al could ~Actually~ sing!

[@Henny1888]

IKR???? You weren’t alone in that!!!

[@petergant8767]

@@Sidragrosm That strikes me a little strange, when He's been singing comedy for so long, but, yeah, when he sings anything, the voice and instruments, are in perfect synchronization! Not a surprise, but, a pleasant realization!

[@Crobar808]

Weird Al isn’t a parody oddly enough. It’s like an honor to have him do his thing with your work in certain circles. He’s a benchmark of recognition in a “weird” way

[@CiPhEr505]

*Weird Al Is A Boss* Parody artist with an Accordion - Five Grammy awards, 11 Nominations. Four Gold records. Six Platinum records. More than 1,000 live shows. First Billboard Top Ten Single - - was almost three decades into a career that's still going. There is no equal in our day and age... because nobody rocks Accordions. Props to Weird Al

[@thexalon]

"perhaps not technically the best but arguably the most famous accordion player in an extremely specific genre of music"

[@virginiagross5836]

Don’t forget how humble this national treasure is!

[@scotabot7826]

Couldn't have said it any better, and the best part is Al is the SAME person he was 40 years ago!! I still remember hearing him on the late night Dr. Demento show before his career started!!! Awesome times!!!

[@CMBGuitars]

Weird Al looks like he could peel back that sweater at any moment to reveal the Superman emblem.

[@BlankityBlank]

I thought the same thing. I believe Weird Al is Superman's alter-ego.

[@punkin3073]

I thought the same thing!

[@jasongwinn28]

Glad it wasn't just me. He's aged incredibly well. Weird Al, if you're reading this, bravo! I'm 20+ years younger than you and I'm not that limber.

[@nadafro3116]

Same thought

[@Jordan-Ramses]

He's dressed like the Buddy Holly music video from Weezer. That is the outfit Weezer wore in the video.

[@christieleonard4359]

That high kick followed by them moves... 👏 👏👏✊️

[@thunda7928]

Not many dudes still doing kicks over their head at 60

[@killerseddie8295]

The kick is when I was sure it was him

[@pinchegreg1]

I know I laughed out loud when the great Al did it out of the blue he is a genius clown I love his brain❤

[@ElationProductions]

I threw my back out just watching that. 😆

[@samanthahamilton9117]

I actually sat in a radio station waiting room with a young fella with weird hair back in ‘81 or so. I was there to interview for a DJ gig (I wound up being hired by the other major rock station in the market), and he was there to plug (in person) this Dr. Demento cut called Another One Rides the Bus. (That station played the single, but passed on me; the other station hired me, but refused to play Weird Al. The takeaway? Weird Al is known to the cognoscenti as one of the most creative artists of his generation, and I use a public platform to comment on him. Oh, and neither radio station exists in the same form it did. Oh - and just two years older than he, I couldn’t even think about doing that kick even as a one-take.)

[@aaronboor2818]

Those electric guitar riffs, add a lot to an already great song

[@batangbatugan]

Was looking foir Weird Al, then the moment I saw the shoulders shuffle and hips gyrate, I went "Oh, there he is."

[@bennybumbum2644]

i like the comment but i see theres 69 likes and i couldn't bring myself to ruin that

[@MrEAus]

@@bennybumbum2644 3 other people have ruined it..!

[@ryansmith8]

@@bennybumbum2644 Nice!

[@dnlring]

I spotted his chin immediately. Funny the things we look for.

[@glenngriffon8032]

How could you miss his chin?

[@HauntHunter]

The thing no one ever asked for but always needed.

[@omarmickelson1204]

@Galaxy gamer Pro I think he means the video, unless that was as equally sought after as the Africa cover

[@draken882000]

"Never before have I needed something until I received it" King Vegeta

[@rowloeightyeight3425]

Your comment is bad, everyone in this room is dumber for having heard it...

[@draken882000]

@@rowloeightyeight3425 salty much buddy?

[@oibattery3198]

A little girl asked for this

[@sydecycade6983]

Those who've seen Weird Al live can tell you he's one of the best vocalists currently living.

[@crzytino]

One of the best concerts I have ever been to. I ended up going to three of his shows in the same year. Looking forward to his upcoming tour.

[@raserx63]

Treherne Industries Gotta admit...I brought my sons to see Weird Al and was thoroughly entertained for 2 hours

[@lycisca2002]

Truth!!

[@UwU-lo4dv]

This isn't his voice in the video just fyi. Not disagreeing I'm just making sure you weren't confused.

[@sydecycade6983]

Next you're going to tell me that guy isn't really playing the drums while running around his kit...

[@ronmartin5671]

First and foremost what most people don’t understand is Weird Al was/ Is a fabulous singer. His path just led him in a different direction.

[@daleplatino]

Take away all the parodies and you'll realize that Weird Al is a genius and has had a very successful career in the music business.

[@keithmounts1305]

Dale Latino he’s so successful, because of these parodies! He’s pure genius. I have loved him since he began in the early 80s.

[@jarretjordan3837]

He is a BOSS. brought my son to his first concert a few summers back. He loves weird Al now!!! He's 16 now and still jams to him. No shame in my boy. None. Proud of him

[@bevil4aday]

@@keithmounts1305 Dr Dimento!

[@bevil4aday]

#WeirdAlforRockandRollHoF

[@HeavenlyFloodofRegen]

Only three artists have #1 albums in three different decades: Michael Jackson, Madonna...and Weird Al!

[@gpc_4279]

Weird Al with his usual subtle performance.

[@__________________________7596]

gpc_4 I didn’t even realize it was him!

[@MyNextShotWontMiss]

I didn't either. I was like, hmm... so that's what Rivers Cuomo looks like now.

[@loganharris8769]

Weird Al is 60 years old yet he's more limber than most 20 year olds I know.

[@clairehopkins164]

whoa he's 60???

[@조예진-l8k]

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[@HarrisFam09]

Almost 61. It's crazy what happens when a musician doesn't do drugs and alcohol lol

[@clairehopkins164]

@@HarrisFam09 wow..yeah...lol

[@jonathanrobertson3406]

@@HarrisFam09 Bingo!

[@erikkibler3466]

Weird Al is that rare combo of great musician and hilarious comedian.a lot of people can’t do one of those things well..I love Weezer and Weird Al.thanks boys😊

[@juliamunoz5510]

My mother gave me my life, but Weird Al's body movements here gave me the will to live through it

[@frogdog3600]

I assumed it was Rivers and almost vomited. Knowing it was Al makes it all ok.

[@al8900]

Amen sister, amen.

[@lnzeloh]

Epic comment

[@Jiggerjaw]

@@elypowell6797 Yikes.

[@N4SCARfaN]

@@elypowell6797 Yo what

[@bennytran2780]

Weird Al is one of the most underrated musicians ever. Just because he does all these parodies doesn't mean he's not talented.

[@tamerlanenj]

Skipper Dan is a better Weezer Song than most recent Weezer songs

[@MoonLight-np4wx]

He's a god disguised as a human. He tries to hide it, but it ends up shining through with his music.

[@maliusmaximus1428]

He is fantastic

[@shannonsmithjared]

He’s crazy talented!

[@Gatsun]

yawn. obvious and often repeated facts for a hundred, Alex

[@squirrelgray945]

I feel like somebody had a dream, then they described that dream to someone and that someone was god and he made it so and here it is.

[@Margar02]

The dreamer was a 13 year old girl in Cleveland, the god was Twitter.

[@noahstubbs5957]

H

[@charles_heres]

Wow you've just described exactly what I feel with Adult Swim shorts

[@squirrelgray945]

@@Margar02 Like I said.

[@Bytheway-2004]

Rivers's singing on this song is so heavenly, its like hes singing you to sleep.

[@jonnymmac]

Weird Al belongs in every Hall of Fame.

[@kiwiflare]

"Ladies and gentlemen please welcome to the stage, the newest edition to the Boxing Hall of Fame......Weird Al" *thunderous fucking applause*

[@zodiacking5]

He is a Hall of Fame

[@jonathanc7674]

If it takes the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame one induction to gain it some much needed credibility. Who else but the man who has consistently proven himself a music industry measuring stick? Because you know an artist has made it when Weird Al parodies them.

[@michaelheath3062]

@@jonathanc7674 or the artist becomes a one-hit wonder. I guess that is TECHNICALLY a form of making it

[@QueenFondue]

Weird Al will never die. It will be the year 2168, all of us watching will have long since passed, and Al will still look 25.

[@somedudeblueshirt5076]

One can only hope...

[@D_Syno]

In the history of KZbin, no single comment has gotten more dislikes than merkanoidopeanutbutter. Unfortunately, KZbin doesn't show dislikes.

[@amanhasnoname1510]

He lives clean. No smoking, drinking or drugs.

[@tokenmormon]

Um, no. Al does NOT look 25. But he may live forever.

[@Fairerjaguar839]

DJ Lee I know, he looks 20

[@BeavisSaves]

This is the coolest thing Weezer has ever done. And just further proof of Weird Al's endless talent.

[@theguardian6464]

huhuhuhuhuhh

[@pspboy7]

The last part killed me. Nearly everyone going all air-guitar and air-keyboards. LOL

[@xiaochicash]

I was a good 30 seconds into the video still wondering when Weird Al was going to appear. Master of disguise he is, that sly devil.

[@josueq.6241]

wack

[@TuxKamen]

From the opening silhouettes, I thought maybe he was the keyboardist, then realized he was right in front of us the whole time right at the first chorus

[@rachel7455]

He looks like his character in White n Nerdy

[@kererudavidonaka5948]

@@rachel7455perhaps its the same character

[@Whatnoticus]

@@rachel7455 it's just an adult milo Murphy.

[@ichaukan]

I've watched this four times now trying to figure out which one was Weird Al, then I realized that he is a part of all of us and we are all a part of him.

[@TONYSTONEYCASTELLANA]

Yes

[@johnbagley8211]

That's right... and no one should ever dispute, contest, or debate this statement. He was literally nowhere else.

[@jeremysolomon7791]

wow that was deep!

[@keithestes6905]

Almost didn't recognize Al without the long curly hair 😂

[@matthewoosterwal1086]

I literally laughed til I teared up reading this comment!

[@stevebennett3012]

For every ten years we age, Weird Al ages one.

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Lol

[@zax1803]

Holy accurate

[@brendancarr6187]

Dude is almost 60!!

[@jliuatl]

20 years ago, he was 20 years older than me. Today, I am older than he is.

[@aleckelsey2663]

Al doesn't even really have to do much to get us cracking up. We've been conditioned by a master.

[@AroundIndiana]

Weird Al is a timeless treasure

[@zeepsterd]

Man, I love the Sweater song.

[@youknowwhoiam2771]

Zeepsterd one of the Blue Album’s best

[@atomflunder2]

weezer the next level trolls

[@youknowwhoiam2771]

Lying on the floor, lying on the floor

[@rubedogg6969]

20 years later and this is the best Weezer or Weird Al can do?

[@zeepsterd]

@@rubedogg6969 well idk about you, but the white album was pretty solid.

[@brucemarmy8500]

This isnt parody, it's tribute. Al is a beautiful musical soul. He has a place in my heart.

[@somerotter]

He’s just in the video, Weezer did the song.

[@ButterflyAngel008]

@@somerotter Actually the lead singer just put in the harmonies, it's Al singing.

[@Jack-jw6xb]

@@ButterflyAngel008 nah fam the singer is rivers not al

[@g1rl_veteran]

Amen!

[@greyjackal]

It's not the best song in the world....

[@harryrupertus2075]

All these years later and still awesome. Best version ever 👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍻

[@kanescrimes4848]

I always found the weirdest thing about Weird-Al was the fact that he's every bit as vocally talented as most successful musicians.

[@Glowstick48]

SK8EVERYTHING 4EVER mans incredibly talented and he wanted to make people smile so he combined his two loves and gave the world parody music

[@kanescrimes4848]

@@Glowstick48 Really? I didn't know that. LOL!

[@SancLunatic]

Right? The guy can sing, play instruments and rap about as good as the musicians he parodies.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

His albums have sold very well.

[@georgefriderichandel5936]

He seems to be much more vocally talented.

[@Supermunch2000]

Seeing Weird Al is like being wrapped up in the coziest of comfy blankets

[@cabbagehead8]

@ComplicatedNickname it really is! I love this comment!!

[@b1gr3d53]

Im watching this while curled in comfy blankets ....inception!

[@1.1797]

Or many layers of bacon doused in maple syrup

[@TobiAnimados]

Weezer making a cover of Toto, and Weird Al stars in the video, while the video is also a parody of Undone -The Sweater song-, so according to that logic, Weird Al should also be the star in the music video of Hash Pipe performed by Toto, and that video should be a parody of Toto's Rosanna.

[@greenmonkie]

Obviously this is the only way to restore balance.

[@tadghf6891]

Logically speaking, it's the only possible course of action.

[@davidmzuber]

LOL how can you not "thumbs up" this comment!

[@GumaroRVillamil]

while also dressed as Rivers Cuomo in Buddy Holly

[@russellmoore8187]

Story checks out

[@Roonieap]

24 million views? Pretty sure I'm 93% of those.

[@safespacebear]

Love how Weird Al always hams it up when performing but his chops can run circles around most anybody in popular music for the last 30 years. Mad respect for the Weird One.

[@vaneharris8947]

At first I was like Weird Al pretending to be Rivers was a waste of Weird Al but then the weird dancing happened and I was like... THIS. This is the content I came here for.

[@Jerdin_n]

the *continent** you came here for

[@Tamagotchi140]

SAME

[@j.pitkin2883]

Acting like a goofball for 3 seconds for the sake of the video doesn't change the audio. It's not a parody, but an actual good rendition of the song. Think of what you'd hear in your car if you were to download it to iTunes.

[@itsokay5608]

What's wrong with Weezer??

[@Mitwadus]

Vane H I actually didn’t notice that it wasn’t Rivers. Spot on makeup.

[@deusexaethera]

I'll be perfectly honest: It took me half the song before I realized Wierd Al was actually the lead singer. I kept waiting for him to make a "guest appearance". He looks so different in this video.

[@carolinamurtha3102]

Shawn Elliott sane here. It wasn’t until the second verse chorus when his movement was getting goofier that I was like “oh, that’s been him this whole time.” Well played Weird Al 👍🏽.

[@ericpederson3105]

Same.

[@hyperchord]

Wait, Weird Al is the lead singer of Weezer?

[@deusexaethera]

LOL no, he was just guest-starring in this video to parody the _real_ lead singer.

[@Tinkertraine]

Still its easy to forget Al is a damn good singer... spoofing or not.

[@kerryripple8094]

I heard an interview with Weird Al- that guy is amazing! He is super smart, graduating from high school and college early/young. He was called weird by other students, but he embraced that- making all of us who often feel weird to have someone to whom we can feel a connection. Also-super talented musically, his lyrics are so clever, and he doesn’t look like he aged a day.

[@jamiejktube]

man, Weird Al with a normal haircut... is just... well... Weird.

[@EnglishRain]

jamiejktube I mistook him for Weezer lead singer.

[@Metallimadman]

Wig

[@M-N00]

English Rain, me too, I was waiting.... oh

[@foleymcfoley9720]

yeah took me a minute to realize that was weird al ... thought he'd appear later like in the live show

[@ModdingNewbie]

Took me 2/3 of the whole video to realize that was him...!! He looked like an office worker...

[@Xone9]

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

[@enkilqc]

This might be the smartest thing he ever said.

[@SunitaDe]

He never ages. I think it's because he truly followed his bliss. :)

[@duckmeister5385]

Of course Homer doesn't age. He's a cartoon!

[@MK64Greg]

@@enkilqc his best was "here's to alcohol, the cause of, and solution to, all life's problems". The Weird Al one is a close second :)

[@razorx8270]

Most africans are sick of africa. This i've heafd from multiple african-americans

[@jtom68]

Is it me or does Weird Al look almost younger then he did in the 80’s when he had the stache, it’s like he’s Benjamin Buttoning

[@deadchannele7786]

Jason what the heck how cyborg

[@ArcturusOTE]

I guess he just went on his casual trips and found some sort of Fountain of Youth by mistake

[@coastersplus]

Yayo' Ariowibowo Maybe I should pick up the accordion.

[@jtom68]

I remember watching the VH1 behind the music that was from the early 2000’s and he said he’s a vegan and does a lot of clean living with no alcohol so I bet that’s what it is

[@ChristianStout]

Yeah, that's pretty weird....

[@ceegee8320]

A song can apparently be performed as a parody of itself without changing anything

[@BroadKast011]

And be improved even

[@funofboredom]

This was definitely worth using my limited mobile data for.

[@SOBEKCrocodileGod]

John L this was definitely worth using my low battery life for

[@gelob9751]

Switch to unli now 🙄😅

[@ClickToPreview]

You sir need a better mobile plan lol.

[@MrPiggy007]

This was definitely worth pausing my Sunday afternoon sports for :)

[@TheZaius]

Man, no one moves like Weird Al. At least, not by choice...

[@MrGrugsy]

I was already giggling when he hit that high kick... then I saw this and LOL'd. great comment.

[@Xetelian]

That's what clearly makes this music video worth seeing.

[@NateThunder]

Best Comment. Lol

[@windsunh2o]

Yeah, I might be able to move like him if I had a spider in my shirt =)

[@PRdeSO]

you get the award for the funniest comment under that video

[@miafillene4396]

Met him at San Diego ComicCon years ago with his wife...sold him some artwork. He was funny, humble, and just a little mischievous. I consider it an honor that he purchased from me...and spent a few minutes with small talk for a fan. A truly good man. Thank you, Al! I still remember.

[@sandradickerson5461]

Absolutely awesome!!! WEEZER and I'm 63 years old. ❤

[@johnnyguitar2929]

Can we please get Weird Al to play the halftime show at Super Bowl please??

[@roderickwhitehead]

I might actually watch the Superbowl again, only if...

[@Infern0999]

When they play the 1/2 time show it means their career is over. No!!!! Please no!!!!

[@soulchildish]

not true, the rolling stones' career just got started

[@patrickgenovese2594]

Actually a really great idea. He would crush it!

[@jensalvo4038]

😂😂😂😂

[@ESLTeacherTom]

I want to hear Weird Al and his band cover this, too!

[@michaelbovee2477]

Me too!

[@billteller9399]

It would be funny if Weezer WAS his cover band.

[@nickhill8612]

@@billteller9399 Haha that would be cool.

[@brycebullard3619]

So that's not Weird Al singing lead?

[@nickhill8612]

@@brycebullard3619 I thought it was.

[@pamelamays4186]

Weird Al deserves to be in the Rock Hall Of Fame.

[@Pcytripper]

Weird Al deserves to be in EVERY music hall of fame!

[@ronansullivan432]

such an awesome guy!!

[@Crimethoughtfull]

Exactly! They will put Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson in...sure, both national treasures, but not a lick of rock in 'em. SURELY Mr. Al deserves inclusion!

[@AZrakoon]

It would be crime if not.

[@justinscott3722]

You're godamned right

[@CalvinHikes]

The music's great and Weird Al is amazing here!

[@-Benedict]

If the title hadn't said "starring Weird Al Yankovic", and you had simply told me that's what Rivers Cuomo looks like these days, I would have believed you.

[@donjean6590]

Yep me to

[@PrettyPurpleness]

It honestly didn’t click in my head at first that Weird Al was supposed to be in the video so I was just kinda sitting there listening and scrolling through the comment section until I realized that was Al in the video not Rivers.

[@ryworze3190]

I sat there waiting for weird al and got really confused when he didn't come out

[@laurduncan]

I was like 2 minutes in and still wondering when he was gonna show up. Grow the hair back Al!

[@rowanash5378]

Indeed, I've heard this at least 6 times now, and only now watching this did I know that the singer was Weird Al.

[@maskychain816]

The leg kick at 2:16 cured my depression

[@collinscustoms]

😂😂😂😂

[@Kl1tyeastwood]

then the Dance

[@--JohnDoe]

You just cured my depression.

[@gredangeo]

Damn, Weird Al is still quite physically fit to pull that kick off. That was above his head.

[@timd484]

love this comment

[@NP-ux9xg]

That damn kick at 2:15 isn't getting the respect it deserves!!!

[@mrdumbfellow927]

Especially from a dude nearly 60 years old

[@mustbeekiddinfarm1629]

Weird Al proves 60 is the new 40 ;)

[@jonathanrobertson3406]

It didn't escape my attention. ;)

[@johnstorm9314]

CGI leg? lol

[@BettyJoBialofski]

That's the kick Al did in "Gump." Al still does "Fat" in costume too. Try that when *you're* 60.

[@NimbusDeluxe]

wow lake como, ryan belle, patricia wilkinson, and scott shiner are so good