Weezer - Africa (starring Weird Al Yankovic)

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@jackluminous6024]

"Alcohol is the cause of, and the solution to, all of life's problems!" - also Homer Simpson 🐸

[@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

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeffspaulding9834]

Al's displaying as much musical talent as Chevy Chase did in Paul Simon's "Call Me Al" video. (Al's got talent enough for five musicians, but his voice is distinctive. It's a mark of said talent that he can parody so many styles so well but still be instantly recognizable. You'd know it if Al was singing.)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@EddieJacksonLikesGirls]

🗿

[@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!

[@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?....

[@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

[@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

[@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)

[@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!

[@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

[@aaronboor2818]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@gpc_4279]

Weird Al with his usual subtle performance.

[@__________________________7596]

gpc_4 I didn’t even realize it was him!

[@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.

[@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.)

[@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.

[@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....

[@bri413]

That kick was the best thing ever!! Weird Al's voice is amazing in this song!!

[@evo5dave]

He's lip synching. It's Rivers Cuomo's voice.

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@BeavisSaves]

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

[@theguardian6464]

huhuhuhuhuhh

[@HardWhereHero]

Jesus H Christ, Weird AL has an amazing voice. 3:37 the drummer has done this at Weezer shows while hitting every note. I guess they were just showing up that they were in a recording studio and not actually preforming the song at the same time it was filmed. :)

[@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...

[@-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.

[@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!

[@maniman-human227]

Thank you Weird Al for existing and simultaneously teaching the mega rich humility while them down a peg.

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@twitbeak]

This rendering is wonderful. They’ve managed to create a “cover” not an “interpretation.” So, good for Weezer for not slipping into plagiarism by recreating this tune true to itself.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Fierysaint1]

So Weird Al... replaced Weezer's singer... doing Toto's Africa... with the original lyrics. What dimensional PORTAL did I warp thru??!!

[@jwswayze]

The right one, obviously.

[@Selaithify]

I can’t like your comment hard enough!!

[@TheProteanGeek]

Well Al does do the original lyrics in his Polkas but yeah this is a surprise... The kind that Al pulls out every now and then.

[@banks8135]

The Weird one duh.

[@TheTruckndadx2]

The yankovic paradox!!!!!

[@kayliibensen387]

This has always sounded wayyy better than it probably ever ehould have. Al in place of River detracts nothing, yet adds a special something that is so good

[@ImNorman]

That was the only thing missing from the original Toto version; an accordion solo!! Thank you Al for righting that wrong.

[@ImNorman]

I suggest a FULL, ALL ACCORDION, cover of this and every other song written before 1998. You can do it Al!!

[@earlyre]

An accordion version of this would be amazing.... Please someone make it happen...

[@RoadCone411]

When people say 'think of a great artist' from the 1980s, 90s, or 2000s, Weird Al is not usually one of the names that comes to mind. Yet, for literally decades, he has entertained us with his wit, ear for detail, ability to transform a song into something funny (and often relevant), and as this video shows, he has a pretty damn good singing voice too! All hail WAY! Perhaps the most underrated singer of the past thirty-five years has been hiding in plain sight.

[@ghomerhust]

one of my favorites was his parody of american pie, set to star wars episode 1. stunning vocal control, cosplay master, and just a damn fine fellow all around

[@deantaylor846]

He is the WAY.

[@eloisapantazis6232]

He’s not singing here, that’s Rivers Cuomo (Weezer)

[@joshuaha7661]

Weird Al is just here for the video, the audio is still Weezer. He does have a great voice tho, no doubt about that.

[@rockyseverino9230]

@@ghomerhust a hundred percent Fun fact. He wrote the entire song before he saw the movie He paid a bunch of money to go to a very very very early fan screening and only had to change one line He did all that just based on rumors that were circulating When george and Lucas film heard the song they actually got nervous because they didn't realize that much of the plot and story details had leaked My my this here Anakin guy, maybe later he'll be Vader...

[@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

[@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😊

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@EricBrooks-u9v]

My favorite performer. And one of my favorite bands. Couldn't be any better.

[@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.

[@StormDog12]

I was listening to Weird Al in high school 30 years ago and now he’s stronger than ever. Fly, Al, fly!

[@WeedSmokinRepublican]

Stormdog12 And for being 58 years old he moves incredibly well!

[@lnsflare1]

I'm pretty sure that he's a Dracula.

[@bobtausworthe]

I got all beat. I was in high school when "My Bologna" and "Another One rides the Bus" first came out 40 years ago. They were so acclaimed our main radio station gave them air time with the "real" rock.

[@sherribell6566]

I pictured that in Napoleon Dynamite styled art 😂😂😂💀

[@BrettG88]

About 2:16, Weird Al’s - I’d personally say “signature” - high kick, gyrations/dancing tipped me off. ... Hidden in plain sight! Great one Al.

[@jimvick8397]

Pretty sure he pulled a hamstring and sucked it up...

[@michaeldaniels642]

I recognized his facial structure as I had seen him on an episode of To Tell The Truth about a year ago and his face just stuck in my head.

[@BrettG88]

@@michaeldaniels642 Yeah. I should’ve noticed that, or at very least the White and Nerdy-ness of the outfit! Lol

[@Brad772006]

Throwbacks galore in this video. First, the song is a cover from Toto. Then the music video is a cover of Weezer's own Sweater song video (minus the dogs). Then Al is dressed like Rivers from Weezer's Buddy Holly video.

[@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

[@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.

[@조예진-l8k]

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.

[@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.

[@humphreyobanor866]

Why am I just seeing this? Shame on you KZbin. This is a masterpiece.

[@StevieMcKenna10]

The girl who made them do a cover of this song if you are reading this.. thank you for making them bless the rains in Africa.

[@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

[@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

[@shoeshiner9314]

It took until the accordion for me to realize the obvious: rivers is a bit more energetic in this music vid

[@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

[@Dragon-Believer]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@nikinakpaddywack5058]

We the people DEMAND for Weird Al to perform the half time for the Super Bowl!!!!

[@adamw116]

Weird Al I think debuted his first full album close to 1979 or 80 and he has really not left the public consciousness since then. Plus has had whole hit Albums into the 2000's! Most straight serious bands or rappers can't even say that, incredible!

[@MrSceneNine]

Even better, I think, ( and correct me if wrong), his actual most successful album in that whole almost 40 years has been Mandatory Fun. Which is insanely late in to any career to have maybe your biggest success. The dude is funny and creative and that's appealing in every decade.

[@adamw116]

@@MrSceneNine I've got only two Polka Party and In 3'D. Maybe another, gotta check the collection.

[@mosespray4510]

I love the part where Al gets uncontrollably wiggly on the accordion. 100% pure Al.

[@OriginalNotNyanCat]

CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP.

[@rickylow1655]

He is making sweet sweet love to the accordian

[@pawa303]

@@OriginalNotNyanCat charlie make the booty drop

[@lordkosc]

Just the right amount of wiggly.

[@christophermoore9436]

I feel like Weird Al could randomly join any Weezer performance unnanounced and nobody would even notice because how much he fits in there

[@coreyculbertson5036]

If I had a band, I'd be honored to have Weird Al come perform with us. Anytime.

[@vbscript2]

He actually has joined them on stage to perform this song. There are videos of it on KZbin. And he did play the part he feigned on accordion in this video on his actual accordion. It was definitely noticed, though, as Rivers announced it when it came on.

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

As much as I love his parodies. I finally get to hear W.A.Y. showcase himself in a way that's uniquely personal. No fluff or special stuff. Just real music and talent. Love it! Play it again Al.

[@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

[@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

[@scottosikowicz4093]

It’s Weird Al parodying the sweater song video (sans dogs) whilst dressed in rivers buddy holly sweater and singing Weezers COVER of Africa?! My brain just broke. Goodbye sanity.

[@riskvideos]

Just a beautiful 4 minute long moment of insanity really.

[@DoubleGoon]

And he looks like Clark Kent

[@josiahnodurft1505]

i was thinking wherr the frick are the dogss

[@DblT12]

All the nostalgia.

[@BCaldwell]

Your brain, The internet and the entire fucking universe is now broken!

[@bubwal23xifan]

I've never liked Weezer. And I haven't heard many covers of songs that I like. Both of those were destroyed with this cover. And having Weird Al part of it makes it soooo much better. This was a phenomenal cover of a great song

[@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

[@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

[@Smittyman-cc2ps]

Weird Al is the King of music. If you ever get a chance to see one of his concerts Go. One of the best concerts ever

[@hatpeach1]

Just had the same thought... it was oddly great.

[@kevinpowers5127]

I've seen several and Weird Al never disappoints

[@jediCaboose96]

I went for my 18th birthday and it was so amazing. Just two full hours of him doing all his best stuff. I loved it

[@Peridot420]

Weird Al was my first ever concert. Absolutely loved it.

[@adog3129]

dude yes. i went in summer 2017, it was awesome af.

[@NimbusDeluxe]

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

[@briansewart5885]

Once you wrap your head around what is happening here you can start to appreciate all the different elements to this song and cover. Weezer is a fantastic band and Weird Al is a great singer. Plus this song is timeless. What a great combo

[@MrCoffeekelly]

Lol. You do realize weird al is not singing this right? He's just dancing around.

[@briansewart5885]

@@MrCoffeekelly No, I don't know. But really I wouldn't care too much if Milli Vanilli was doing it! I still love the cover. If so, big brain move to get him on the clip.

[@forty_two42]

That's my problem. I don't get it. What's the joke? I'm kind of getting frustrated. Weird Al is lip syncing and there's no parody aspect. Plus the cover is identical to the original. I'm not a weezer fan. I kinda just missed them. So is this a reference or joke for weezer fans that I'm not prevy too?

[@ChrisP3000x]

Al isn't singing.

[@briansewart5885]

@@ChrisP3000x and yet I still enjoyed it. failed theories and all.

[@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.

[@catjudo1]

No one is commenting how just how good this remake really is. Toto's original is a masterpiece of songwriting and Weezer does their own take while paying respect to the original. That song came out when I was eight and was one of the first singles I ever bought. On a 45 record. Oh, and Weird Al is a living legend too.

[@amyroberts9110]

Agree with everything you said! This is so good in every way!

[@ladams391]

Yeah I remember I went on a road trip to the coast with my gf a couple days after this was released and everyone thought it was such a jam that we played it probably a dozen times on the drive there alone.

[@franklinrobertson7987]

I am amazed as how good Weird Al sings this song perfectly, not really humorous, he has a wonderful singing this song.

[@tianapitesr8553]

Crush Cuomo in a hug I love him too much.

[@1jbird]

I loved 45s.

[@WarBoy87]

I saw Weird Al singing and thought, "How is this funny?", turns out that it's not a parody but an actual cover! awesome jobs guys because you're totally reading this.