Weezer - Africa (starring Weird Al Yankovic)

The blessings don't stop ☔️ 🙏 New Africa video starring Weird Al.
Stream + download the song: Weezer.lnk.to/TheTealAlbum
Celebrating 30 years of The Blue Album on The Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour w/ The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. Come see the album played in full each night + your favorite Weezer songs, rarities & more. Dates + tickets: weezer.com/tour
Subscribe for more from Weezer:
Atlantic.lnk.to/WeezerSubscribe​
Directed by Brendan Walter and Jade Ehlers
FOLLOW WEEZER
Site: weezer.com
Facebook: / weezer
Twitter: / weezer
Instagram: / weezer
Spotify: spoti.fi/1J3r4mw
Store: weezerwebstore.com

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@mikey_suzefour]

@@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!!

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@WhatIsMatter101]

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

[@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.

[@user-tg1pu5mo2r]

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?....

[@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!

[@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.

[@fizgig2016]

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

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@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.

[@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.)

[@darthbane4980]

Weird Al Yankovic for Super Bowl halftime show

[@KryptaKnight777]

Ya I would take him over Maroon 5

[@StrongStyleNinja]

That would be an awesome half time show.

[@BUTTERCUPJones]

Darth Bane yes. Weezer, weird al and BTS for Super Bowl

[@spasevrp]

YYYYYEEESSSSS!!!!!!!!

[@DargoDog]

DAMN STRAIGHT!!!!

[@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)

[@jd194582]

The louder you play this, the better it gets. This goes so fucking hard.

[@carmanfinley58]

Couldn't agree more.

[@TeenyTheTurtle]

Abso-fucking-lutely!!

[@jesse7157]

I think its important to note that Weird Al isn't singing the actual song, that's Rivers. Al is playing Rivers **in the music video**.

[@Hema1400]

Very important 😂

[@cammyisinpain]

fr, so many people praising al for his singing on this track when all he did was the video lol

[@ethersthreshing]

I wish it was, I like Al's voice

[@Meela9088]

So rivers is singing while Al cosplays and lip syncs?

[@SeniorDankyKang]

​@@Meela9088yes, the song does not feature Weird Al, just the music video where Al plays Rivers

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@charlesking4939]

Weird Al is an absolute Legend. What a showman

[@bryanwilkens]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@tonihuntington2387]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@schmodedo]

The chameleon with an accordion. Al should be an honorary member of every band.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@spacejunk2494]

Al keeps blowing my mind. I love him so much, he’s a real idol to look up too. He beats the odds that seemingly stacked against him. Some how we can always find him again or re-find him. Weird Al will never get old, for me.

[@ericwood1319]

I just need to say that this video is my go-to video when I am sad or stressed. The leg kick at 2:17 is perfection and I have watched it over a 100 times. The song itself is a cover that Weezer forcefully agreed to do, and nailed it. Then parodying themselves with Weird Al is top notch. Using the buddy holly outfit plus the general concept of the video for Undone is just amazing. And also all of Al’s band mates nail the impressions of the Weezer guys.

[@Alejandraflores-gp1yi]

Me too

[@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?

[@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!

[@brettguyer3736]

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

[@bgoinsowo1277]

I love how he starts doing the Elvis style leg wiggling

[@vintagefeelsFL]

You can't shred on an accordion. Weird Al: Hold my milk.

[@masonlerner9342]

That made me lol.

[@fuckelberryhinn911]

I just pooped myself again laughing. Chemtrails give me a loose stool...

[@CubZeez]

I hope u know that's not actually him😂

[@scusachannel1682]

Isn't he vegan though?

[@MICODIN2]

@@scusachannel1682 it's almond milk....duh

[@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

[@aaronboor2818]

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

[@aleckelsey2663]

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

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@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

[@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.

[@Roonieap]

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

[@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😊

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@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!

[@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?

[@NimbusDeluxe]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Arigator2]

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

[@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 😂😂😂

[@silverbullet1620]

I am very impressed with this cover. As someone who sees music, can see the ebb and flow of the waves of each note as they pass by in beautiful colors, the flow of this song is excellent. This feels like an updated version of the original, but also has it's own soul. Thank you for doing such a good job.

[@mortonkoopa4289]

Someone who sees music. Do you hear pudding?

[@silverbullet1620]

@@mortonkoopa4289 Don't be a moron. It's called Synesthesia.

[@markdmckenna]

@@mortonkoopa4289 the clinical term is synesthesia.

[@merc452]

I keep on seeing OG Superman singing this....

[@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

[@SpoopySquid]

Me: is it possible to shred an accordian? Weird Al: hold my herbal tea...

[@robins.2749]

obviously not in this sorry song

[@fubar1217]

LOL

[@stratoplayer1988]

Knowing him, that would be Al’s response.

[@101Volts]

Either that or Kombucha (fermented tea,) if he's into that.

[@GoblinModeKnives]

Man these kids dont know its not weird al singing and its kinda hilarious lol

[@lolpoop1000]

Ngl your an idiot he's singing with the others so his voice is mix with the others

[@jonathanpino6445]

Really impressed with this cover.

[@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!

[@KyMac]

People: you can’t shred on an accordion! Weird al: *hold my milk*

[@tamarajessup1398]

Beautiful comment...especially because you had Al drinking milk. I mean, Donny Osmond had some sweet cameos in "White and Nerdy", and did even more wild stuff in the green screen rough cut; no way they aren't buds - and I can picture them drinking milk together and making it shoot out of one anothers' noses now! Thank you!!

[@nebraskahusker247]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@sasanmottaghipour876]

You mean Soda? al is vegan xD

[@adhoclavaman]

Funny thing is, he's shredded before. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ7GpqKXpsl9b9k

[@Eugensson]

Is he SteveT's father?

[@prestonroberts2941]

This really might be the best cover I've ever heard. I didn't even really like this song until this; now I love it. Good job, Weezer.

[@nataliegraves3977]

Weezer does THE best covers..!!!🥰🥳🎶🎶👊👊

[@mistym.8480]

Totally! I actually used to hate the original version of this song, and as soon as I heard Weezer's version, now I love both versions! I don't know what it is. I think Weezer imprinted on me the very first time I heard them.

[@pierrelejeune7306]

Where did you see Weezer ? None of them are in the video...@@nataliegraves3977

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@antonmayer3767]

Powerful not any spoof but a recognition of the power of a truly beautiful song.

[@andrewenderfrost8161]

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

[@craighauk3745]

Is He seriously 60!? Im looking.

[@CommonSenseWarrior37]

@@craighauk3745N 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!

[@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

[@burningchrome70]

There are so many stories of him doing random awesome things. I wish I were more like that. He makes me want to be a better person.

[@joemotta3131]

Freaking love this song ❤

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@xaspirate8060]

BTW, is this not the best version of "Africa"? I only listened twice but think it is!

[@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!

[@melissaschwalk2576]

Weird Al has the ability to make the entire comment section of a youtube video genuinely positive and uplifting. Weird Al has a universal "watching-a-kitten-sleep" effect on the entire human race. Send this man to the Middle East.

[@niewissen9912]

@daAnder71 believe nothing you hear and half of what you see. Some words of advise

[@mtn9272]

He would probably get killed for being a devout Christian.

[@MJ-ch7jk]

Or we could just stop blowing up the Middle East 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@vladimirstroganoff4404]

Mike Walczyk No, we should bomb it more. Bomb it until there's nothing left.

[@graphicsgod]

He is the living embodiment of Wild Stallions!! Through his music, world peace can become a reality.

[@lisamitchell390]

Wooo…that high kick! 👍🏻👏 Great combo: this song, Weezer and Weird Al

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@andrewmills3732]

Brilliant video, just brilliant. Al is the gift that just keeps giving.

[@NoKiddingProductions]

Everyone: Nobody can shred on an accordion. Weird Al: Hold my juice box.

[@ColonelAngus100]

Lol. Great comment. Look up Steve and Seagulls tho. dude does Cemetary Gates on accordion.

[@broaddusmarines]

Lol brilliant!!!!

[@dianademing7038]

John Linnell of They Might be Giants

[@dianademing7038]

Also, Anders Flanders of Detektivbyran

[@jonathanrobertson3406]

The fact you CAN shred on an accordion is amazing enough, but to see Weird Al do it is even more amazing.

[@liljafamilyaccount7306]

When you realize weird al was on the chart at the same time as the original.

[@c5natie1]

1983 lol

[@berzerkbankie1342]

I wish I could like this 100 times

[@PS3DJ09]

😳😱

[@Digitamer101]

And still is relevant to THIS degree.....

[@nateburk8952]

I was six or seven and had three records to my name: a McDonald’s promo record that played 2/3 of the Big Mac jingle (the promo was that the record that play the entire thing was the winner), the Ewok celebration song from Star Wars, and Weird Al - Eat It. Yet somehow the guy looks younger than present day me. 😂

[@krypt1k_gaming]

I've been an Al fan since the Dimented days of Dr. Dimento, since "Another One Rides the Bus" debuted, and i donned the iconic bib to sing along with "Eat It" and always knew Al was a talented vocalist but this blew me away...this side of Al is scary yet alluring 😊

[@michellemariejanewalsh5302]

The high kick gets me every time.

[@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.

[@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

[@Milkboyswiss]

@@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.

[@simonpark843]

I....I'm speechless.

[@sazfretz1945]

This is one of my favorite 80s songs, and the cover is impeccable. I'm so glad they stayed true to the smooth sound of Toto.

[@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

[@PopYaTwiceGuy]

weezer: okay, we’re thinking a shot for shot, sweater song video remake weird al: that’s the buddy holly song, right? cause that’s what I’m doing

[@Mitwadus]

anthony cilia that’s exactly what I thought. Especially with the keyboard and drums freak out.

[@jimi0rig]

Shot for shot Buddy Holly video would have been great too. Just imaging Weird Al as the Fonz.

[@shepherd_moons]

Yeah I thought Al looked like Buddy Holly.

[@TheHolyMustard]

I was wondering why this looked so familiar! Thanks

[@fahmihidy]

Buddy holly suit, in sweater song video.

[@harryrupertus2075]

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

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@MultiMightyQuinn]

Two of my favorites and Mr. Al never disappoints. Fantastic!

[@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.

[@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.

[@RyanCharles701]

Love Weird Al. A true national treasure!

[@ceegee8320]

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

[@BroadKast011]

And be improved even

[@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

[@linengray]

For all that is holy, induct Weird Al into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame already!

[@jonathanrobertson3406]

He's not in it already? If true, that is a sin that needs to be immediately atoned for.

[@user-hy5vz4lr4r]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZSYd3dpg5qogZI

[@DandDskeeto]

Yes ! Induct Weird Al now ( and Connie Francis too )

[@MJM804]

What about the Polka Hall of Fame? (both are in Cleveland)

[@linengray]

@@MJM804 Sorry not even the Polka Hall of Fame.

[@nicolascagebutliketherealone-]

Over the last few years, I have grown to love this music video, Rock on Rivers.

[@SMD24]

I heard this on the radio a couple years back and surprisingly this has potential. I like how this band turned this into a pop rock version.

[@LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2]

Hello~🎉 Mother Father of all creation are here in physical flesh please phone home today! Our creators have taken on the worst for this message to reach you urgently and are starting to build God's house and band

[@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.

[@erickelm4974]

It's like a Reesce's Peanut Butter Cup... Bringing two freaking awesome things together!! Aces!💯

[@CalvinHikes]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@duckgirl6792]

i still love this song

[@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