Weird Al Yankovic "The Saga Begins" Live // SiriusXM // Raw Dog Comedy Hits

[@duellegend71]

The lady in the back is just happy to be there lol

[@colleen4ever]

Who wouldn't be?

[@flipit27]

I would too. can't blame her

[@jimculbertson5057]

Same

[@wildroseXIV]

I would aswell

[@pamelaweber4479]

Unbelievable. His voice has gotten better with age and is even better live than in the recordings!

[@HectorGalvan]

its 2024 and this IS STILL AMAZING...

[@MST3Kfan1]

Not only is Weird Al a legend but his band is epic. They can play any style of music and they demonstrate that every live concert. Severe props to the talented musicians in the band.

[@alicem3415]

Talented musicians playing the most absurd songs, haha.

[@tangogrrl]

oh yes. and it's a joy to be able to watch the bass player. they usually get short shrift

[@audikris]

@@tangogrrl Steve Jay is phenomenally good.

[@MarcKloos]

Al must have the lyrics written on the inside of his eyelids!

[@theunknowncommenter725]

Al channels the Force when singing this song.

[@tangogrrl]

@@theunknowncommenter725 As does the entire audience when he sings it live. Those that know it, sing it, front to end!

[@Therealpowers03]

I like to think that all his lyrics are always blaring in his head

[@mikev2341]

This is one of the few songs that I actually know every single word to. It perfectly relays the story of episode 1 which a 13 year old me couldn't be more excited for. I would feel confident doing karaoke with American Pie at a bar but singing this song word for word.

[@StormDatIsApproaching]

He was feeling it, and it shows. Somehow sounded better than on album years ago

[@wanextoo]

Weird Al summarized the entire movie in this one song. The Force approves!

[@tschillintsoulntai9285]

What's amazing is that he wrote most of it off what people put the rumor mill existed toward the end of the dial-up age of the internet. He scored an advanced viewing, changed a line (maybe 2), and released it not long after (probably was still in some theaters). What's more, the end of the music video (which you should look up) coincidentally or be mistaken as a reference to Episode 2…

[@yveltalpoderoso1303]

@@tschillintsoulntai9285 the line about anakin and padme romance was put in the song after the he saw the movie ,

[@moonshoesthecat7277]

and he predicted the entire fucking trilogy from only watching the first movie since the other two didn't even come out when the song did.... yeah fucking mind blowing

[@antenant9294]

@@moonshoesthecat7277 Pfft.. you think that's impressive? Here's his line from "Yoda", released in 1985... Skywalker singing: "But I know that I'll be coming back some day I'll be playing this part 'til I'm old and grey The long term contract I had to sign Says I'll be making these movies until the end of time" He predicted the sequel trilogy 14 years before even the prequel trilogy came out... :)

[@hankdynamo200]

This song always makes me feel like I'm going to cry. It's beautiful.

[@ausgamer529]

I feel the same way

[@barkboingfloom]

It's better than watching the movie and takes up far less time!

[@CherryFrog321]

I know. Out of all the Weird Al songs, this one makes me the most nostalgic. I loved all his songs when I was a kid, but the Running with Scissors album is the first one that I remember getting right when it was released. I was 7 in 1999 when it came out. My older brother and I pooled our allowances together to buy the album and we listened to The Saga Begins practically on repeat (we were Star Wars fans as well). I miss those times so much. 😢❤️ But so happy that Al is still going strong and still performing to this day!

[@99jarjarbinks]

I know what you mean. Everytime I hear this wonderful song, I get nostalgic for 1999. Still remember when TPM hit theaters that May, and when "The Saga Begins" and the album Running With Scissors came out. Great memories and I wish I could go back to reexperience it all over again 😖

[@dylanherne6093]

Same. It really hits me.

[@willwen6600]

how they all can play this looking darn serious without cracking up is beyond me...

[@kidzpage]

they've played it like 800 times before😂

[@JabezGill]

kidzpage they probably played this song 800 times in a two year period for a decade at least so a lot more than that haha

[@DavidBerlin]

Its just a session, they play all kinds of stuff.

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Even though it is a parody song with humorous lyrics, the narrative itself is a rather poignant one, recounting the story of an innocent boy who is taken away from his mother and will someday become a heinous villain, as well as the death of the narrator's beloved mentor. While the song is superficially a comedic one, Al sings it with genuine emotion and love for both Star Wars and the original Don MaClean song. This is so much more than just another funny parody song.

[@strictly_sports32]

How this guy is not yet in the Rock and Roll Hall of Game absolutely baffles me.

[@joshuaburba1048]

Wait, there's a rock and roll hall of GAME and hall of FAME? That's amazing, why didn't anyone tell me?

[@joejoe5504]

Imagine tuning into SiriusXM and hearing eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@LexTan]

Seems like Al doesn't age! His voice is nearly the same as his early years. He also has a nice rasp he's worked in. I'd love to learn how he keeps his voice young.

[@jetnut89]

His voice is way different from how it was on his first 4 albums. His was voice was nasally and rough. I think At some point he took some serious voice lessons and greatly improved his vocal abilities.

[@scottandrewhutchins]

He looks like he's sapping the youth off Jim West, who looks like he's aged faster than everyone else. ;)

[@hilonate69420]

Lots of chedder

[@Class-X198X]

As Jetnut89 has pointed out, Yankovic's voice was nasal and near gravelly, early on in his amazing career. However, Yankovic, at one point took vocal lessons from Lisa Popeil, daughter of Ron Popeil (of TV infomercial fame) which has attributed to him maturing as a vocalist.

[@drewstarr]

@@Class-X198X she's Ron Popeil's sister. The song "Mr Popeil" is about their dad, Sam. Lisa's been a backup singer on his albums forever

[@driftysonicsky]

Rip James earl jones the greatest Darth Vader voice thank you for all the memories

[@peterbfritz1265]

A great singer. A genius lyricist. A super talented performer. Who did not smile while watching?

[@JS-ob4oh]

Al isn't weird. He is simply a genius surrounded by "slow" people.

[@DomonKachu]

I never get tired of listening to this song.

[@overratedgm5713]

I get tired of listening to the original, but not this version

[@Turo602]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee's a ghost.

[@tangogrrl]

Pretty insanely great in concert too. Everyone hollers

[@marcw6875]

Considering the guitarist never gave him a "how long is this going to go" look, I'll assume Al holds that note for a long time often. haha

[@leozinimpera]

A long, long time ago In a galaxy far away Naboo was under an attack And I thought me and Qui-Gon Jinn Could talk the Federation in- To maybe cutting them a little slack But their response, it didn't thrill us They locked the doors and tried to kill us We escaped from that gas Then met Jar Jar and Boss Nass We took a bongo from the scene And we went to Theed to see the queen We all wound up on Tatooine That's where we found this boy... Oh my my, this here Anakin guy Maybe Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi" "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi" Did you know this junkyard slave Isn't even old enough to shave But he can use the Force, they say Ahh, do you see him hitting on the queen Though he's just nine and she's fourteen Yeah, he's probably gonna marry her someday Well, I know he built C-3PO And I've heard how fast his pod can go And we were broke, it's true So we made a wager or two He was a prepubescent flyin' ace And the minute Jabba started off that race Well, I knew who would win first place Oh yes, it was our boy We started singin'... My my, this here Anakin guy Maybe Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi" "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi" Now we finally got to Coruscant The Jedi Council we knew would want To see how good the boy could be So we took him there and we told the tale How his midi-chlorians were off the scale And he might fulfill that prophecy Oh, the Council was impressed, of course Could he bring balance to the Force? They interviewed the kid Oh, training they forbid Because Yoda sensed in him much fear And Qui-Gon said, "Now listen here Just stick it in your pointy ear I still will teach this boy" He was singin'... My my, this here Anakin guy Maybe Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi" "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi" We caught a ride back to Naboo 'Cause Queen Amidala wanted to I frankly would've liked to stay We all fought in that epic war And it wasn't long at all before Little Hotshot flew his plane and saved the day And in the end some Gungans died Some ships blew up and some pilots fried A lot of folks were croakin' The battle droids were broken And the Jedi I admire most Met up with Darth Maul and now he's toast Well, I'm still here and he's a ghost I guess I'll train this boy And I was singin'... My my, this here Anakin guy Maybe Vader some day later - now he's just a small fry And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi" "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi" We were singin'... My my, this here Anakin guy Maybe Vader some day later, now he's just a small fry And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"

[@nirmalkirtisinghe]

Goosebumps... This is a quality performance from the world's greatest living musician...

[@Dave.A.R]

"And in the end some Gunguns died, some ships blew up and some pilots fried." Always cracks me 😂😂😂

[@bertolwong9109]

We don't deserve the musical genius that is Weird Al, but thank God he shares his music and shines on us.

[@Fledermausmann]

It's kinda incredible how perfect a summary of Episode 1 this song is...

[@audikris]

AS if anyone really needed to learn how awesome Al and his band are, this, without the theatrics, the lights, etc... So incredible. LOVE Al!

[@sk8board4life]

I love how happy the girl in the background is.

[@HectorGalvan]

right.!!!! i noticed it too.. THIS GUY is amazing... my FAVORITE childhoom movie WAS UHF

[@derekholgate6345]

He's a very talented guy and the lyrics of the song are fantastically written

[@Hitomiogamiito]

I'm going to have this song and more of his played at my funeral instead of that depressing crap they normally play. It will be the final one before people leave.

[@dougie2150]

That man can sing!

[@Greenpizzacomics]

I love how passionate he still is. True artist 😊

[@anthonyj.adventures9736]

This song is special to me. In the early 2000s my dad was sick and after school i took care of him. Dipers meals naps. There was a church troubled youth group. And they played Star Wars. The newest SW movies was the one this song is based on. And the youth group band learned this song. The church yoith group leaders got the movie and the band played this song before the movie and the song made the movie make sense. But i went to that group cause it was 1 of few activies i did aside from taking care of my dad. It's been 20 years since he past 03/06/50 - 03/07/03. I loved my dad. This songs reminds me of him when he was alive.

[@EmyLaGargola]

*Al has lungs of Steel wow he is super talented.*

[@chrisc9389]

crazy I just discovered this song a few weeks ago. My 6 year old is a HUGE star wars fan and just loves singing along to this. Weird Al you are definitely a musical genius! Thank you

[@QUEEN1992MERCURY]

Don McLean, the singer and writer of the original song Al parodied - American Pie -, allegedly said he needs to pay attention when he sings his song because his kids always sing the Al one so he doesn't always remember the words of the one he wrote.

[@lindgrenland]

aw!

[@philippinevlogsandgamingpl7671]

Kylo Ren's favorite song. Just top in his mixtape playlist, just below of My Chemical Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade" and a male rock version of "Unbreak my Heart."

[@christianmino3753]

Holy shit Al really sustained that note with no accidental vibrato for about 12 seconds. Al always claims that his voice isn't "pretty" but he can sing. I disagree, when he tries like during this song and not just the live version, his voice sounds beautiful and amazing. I hope that would never discourage him from making non parody music. I would LOVE to hear al album about Al's life. Thank you for contributing to a LARGE part of both childhood and adulthood (but ESPECIALLY childhood) and giving me some of the best memories of my life. I'll never forgetting downloading "don't download this song" on lime-wire back in the day and then having my mom buy me that whole album LMAO . We love you so much al and I really just hope you know that! PS: Every time I go to the drive through (I don't eat fast food often at all thank god) I listen to trapped in the drive thru lmao

[@JamesNanowin]

Absolutely! He can really put a lot of emotion into what he sings, like all great singers. And thanks for mentioning that sustained note! (wow!)

[@high-defRJ]

Weird Al is genius with lyrics and performances of his tunes.

[@azcardguy7825]

Such an American treasure. Love drawing out the "heeee" for like 30 seconds.

[@damienbonamy925]

I can swear he's a treasure for humanity. Actually I'm french and totally fond of this guy, his kindness, his sense of humor, his outstanding musical skills, Weird Al should be the one we present to any extra-terrestrial ambassador for a first interview. If he gets subduction, I'm sure he'll make a hilarious song about his New probe 😁

[@ineedtostopwatchingyoutube5211]

That sounded better than the original. Of course, because Weird Al is REAL, I knew it would be. Based Weird Al

[@cuteanimalseverywhere7620]

I really think Al is the 21st century Mozart!

[@herrschneider5310]

One of the greatest musicians who ever lived.

[@masonlay9553]

Possibly one of the best live performances I've ever seen.

[@blindleader42]

The only compelling reason to watch The Phantom Menace is so that you can fully appreciate this song.

[@Ninja-Alinja]

Brilliantly put! Agreed!

[@marcusyeong]

Weird Al's voice is just simply amazing, powerful, sharp and clear

[@MikuInEnglish]

What a great recording facility. Sounds fantastic. We all know how great all the guys are backing AL. And of course Al is the king of Parody for this Millennium. Great job Al, Jim, Steve, John and Rubén :) I would expect nothing less.

[@Sal_Sal27]

Miku In English *Rubén.

[@GoodGamer3000]

Isn't it Jon?

[@FreddieHg37]

* We all know how great all the guy backing Al are. *

[@MarkMaxwell-author]

This just too good! One of his best!!

[@TheDilligan]

The Sound girl a the back was just smiling and laughing the whole time.

[@ryansheehan9462]

Can’t blame her! I would have been too. Side note she’s beautiful.

[@JohnC-hj3dr]

Just admit it we were all singing to this song! That and the lady in the back was really trying hard not to laugh!! But dang he can sing!

[@darkspritevideos3978]

does anyone else get genuinely emotional about Anakin's story when they hear this? I do.

[@johnwilder1013]

Awesome, saw him last year, he is so great...such a genuine nice guy....and very humble

[@bobbuffpants4791]

John Wilder you met him in person?

[@colleen4ever]

Lucky.

[@nathanj7520]

Still listen to this song almost everyday this and yoda 😁😁🤘🤘

[@x217xwebb]

This fucking completed me!! Long time fan since age 9. Love you Al

[@dncproductions9717]

This song never gets old

[@bantom360]

That drummer knows wtf he's doing.

[@tangogrrl]

Yes, hard to see him, but I believe that is John "Bermuda" Swartz, who's been with Al since the beginning. He played a box or something for "Another One Rides the Bus" in the early 80s. They recorded it in a bathroom somewhere because they didn't have a studio lol. Anyway, great drummer. Can play about any genre.

[@edwardphilibin3151]

I believe on "Another One Rides The Bus" John was playing Al's accordion case.

[@thisisajang]

That's Bermuda Schwartz. He's Al's drummer for more than 20 years

[@marcw6875]

@@tangogrrl After watching the original music video for this song, it looks like all of the band members are the same. It's impressive for Al to not have any turnover in his band after all these years. I guess that just shows how awesome and likeable he is. :)

[@HectorGalvan]

2024 THIS MAN IS A LEGEND!!!! Ever since UHF.. im a total fan. Thanks for making part of my childhood amaizing

[@JabezGill]

Weird Al is Official Star Wars Canon to me.

[@Gloppp]

I still love this song after all these years 🤩

[@davidhill7861]

This song was the best thing to come out of the prequels!

[@constantinosmavroyannis9409]

the chick in the back is beyond delighted...i can understand that

[@ColePrediger]

He's a national treasure!

[@thisisajang]

When you want to know the whole story of The Phantom Menace in 6 minutes

[@cggg5089]

Sure beats watching that horrible movie

[@rafaeltrivino1790]

He's a ghost took me by suprise

[@austinbowman503]

That piano player is rocking out 🤙🤙🤙

[@99jarjarbinks]

Always love this song and "Yoda". Everytime I hear it I get nostalgic. Thank you for everything, Al! 🤘🤘

[@willadeefriesland5107]

AHA! We aren’t the only ones who sing with eyes closed, to visualize the music better!... 🙂

[@TheRockinDonkey]

Oh, my baby, my baby she don't want me no more Ever since she saw his poster in that record store She says the way he grinds his molars is really sexy She thinks he's so darn dysfunctional and Generation X-y She likes his brooding angst and his wild-eyed stare Yeah, he's her very favorite slacker multi-millionaire Well, my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder She's all crazy 'bout that Eddie Vedder Once she was mine, but now I better just forget her 'Cause my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder Now, every time I see him, well, he looks so grim I guess it really must suck to be a rock star like him What a pain in the butt to have so much success Spending all his time moping and avoiding the press But my girl can't get enough of his sullen demeanor Like he's some bit tortured genius and I'm some kinda wiener Well, my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder She's got a thing for that Eddie Vedder Tell me, what can he do that I can't do better? Now my baby's in love with-- I said I said I said my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder Head over heels for that Eddie Vedder I knew we were headin' for disaster When she caught me hangin' out at the Ticketmaster Now she's got an unrequited adoration For the frustrated, agitated, designated alienated spokesman for the disaffected grunge generation Well, I don't wear Doc Martens and I don't wear flannel And I don't boycott the music video channel And I just can't compete with all that money and fame But I know two can paly at this kinda game Yeah, well, let's just see how jealous she'll get When I start stalking Alanis Morissette Well, my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder She's all crazy 'bout that Eddie Vedder Once she was mine but now I better just forget her 'Cause my baby's in love with-- I said I said I said my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder Why'd she have to fall for that Eddie Vedder? If she wants to leave me, I guess I better let her 'Cause my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder

[@anthonyj.adventures9736]

I re-scheduled a hernia surgery to see the show in Pittsburg.

[@bobbuffpants4791]

He looks like he's kinda struggling due to his age but for his age that was outstanding

[@jewishsinger613]

Bob Buffpants yup. his voice is deeper and some parts were slightly off pitch.

[@keil97]

The most redeeming thing about.. really anything that happened after Return of the Jedi and what is now designated Legacy material.

[@Pokius]

Perfektní. Díky za to.

[@Slasher744]

What a song! I love the piano so much.

[@SuperB1971]

If you are a hardcore Weird Al fan, THIS is your favorite song of his. Most people who are Al’s fans have never heard of this song before. But we love this song and love Al.

[@tamerlanenj]

uh what? this is one of Al's most famous songs. It's great but if you're a "hardcore Weird Al fan" then your favorite song is Albuquerque or Everything You Know is Wrong or something like that.

[@thatmanzuko529]

Albuquerque is the shit

[@overratedgm5713]

Frank's 2000" TV

[@markiangooley]

Not quite as long as that note (not looped!) at the end of the theme song for Spy Hard, but still impressive! Can't do that myself even on a mike.

[@joshsalmon7499]

Good he is, yes?

[@bugmarkus]

same quality since the first time i heard that song epic weird al

[@billb.2673]

The girl in the back is just giddy over this....me too.

[@soldier91]

This is absolutely brilliant lol.

[@ianmcandrew7893]

THE GREAT ONE

[@marcw6875]

At least now we get to see Darth Pianist's entire face. :)

[@you123ST]

masterpiece?

[@voicebox5942]

I prefer this song more then the movie XD , I think he only refrences Jar Jar like once or twice XD

[@nathanj7520]

Just thank you thank you weird al 🤌🤌

[@bikershark9]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee's a ghost

[@RJLupin-zu9xv]

Ahh! The compression on his voice! I can tell that his vocals were great for this, but some studio engineer made them sound all harsh. >.

[@loosekanen]

Seriously. Fire that audio engineer.

[@nihlify]

@@loosekanen It sounded fine...

[@tangogrrl]

How do you hear it? What are you hearing? I'm in ear training. thanks

[@jacobusbeats4143]

@@tangogrrl Al's voice has a loss of dynamic range due to compression

[@tangogrrl]

@@jacobusbeats4143 I think I'm starting to hear it. It probably doesn't help on this crappy laptop speaker. I'll try again plugged into my bass amp. Is there a particular area you can point me toward, that demonstrates it more than another? And thanks. (Can hear it on ''he's a ghost'?)

[@santewells]

Amazing voice, and this version is much more emotional then the original. Ops, this is the original!

[@philippinevlogsandgamingpl7671]

Okay..now make one for the sequels, Weird Al!

[@Turo602]

Cecille Gultiano But what song would he parody? This was such a perfect mix, I can't possibly imagine him capturing this lightning in a bottle moment again.

[@philippinevlogsandgamingpl7671]

Believe, my young padawan. Trust in Master Weird Al. He has the force!

[@AL.N-music]

It's 2020, the drummer's been in quarantine. lol

[@Applecornflakes]

it's a noise canceling booth

[@tristanrona8180]

Really a bad ass parody! Love it

[@lolalolaa47]

I can't watch this without thinking about that one video... Weird al interviews Eminem

[@Holobrine]

Know what I'm sayin?

[@Sal_Sal27]

Holobrine I know what you're saying.

[@AbuAfakski]

Al is awesome

[@Saustelauft]

4:29 when the fire alarm goes off

[@Satinjeet]

so good.

[@Linkcast12]

It's like... if the original song American Pie was the OST to the Star Wars movies... This here could be the OST for the animated version... The cartoonist type of lyrics with the realistic sense of the drama and suspense that makes the star wars universe epic was encapsulated by this song, big big props and i've been a big fan of his since i first heard Like a Surgeon and Fat...

[@nateman79]

All hail WEIRD AL! One of my biggest regrets in life is not saying it is live show…..yet

[@westerling8436]

This is so good

[@BsBabyGirl11]

amazing

[@justinseans]

dude this is really F'n good. Better than original which is still good.

[@Patrick-zd2ru]

I listen to this song when I do a star wars marathon so I can skip phantom menace 🤣

[@froogleislive]

That guitarist to the left of Al does not look happy to be there lol

[@dealpha3698]

Member when Starwars was like this?

[@ChpwrwckedIsland2]

DeAlpha 369 I member!

[@lucithecoolest]

@@ChpwrwckedIsland2 is that a south park reference lol

[@ChpwrwckedIsland2]

Hero Of Time yes!

[@mdlcasi2000]

wow - Idol...

[@laurencelance586]

Brilliant!

[@arkyudetoo9555]

This song should be titled "The Phantom Menace"

[@easykial]

Hot dog. It's exactly perfect

[@TheOodoneOut44]

To think he wrote this before the movie came out