"Weird Al" Yankovic

325 songs50 albums
Songs325
Albums50
Views792.8K

About the artist

“Weird Al” Yankovic, born Alfred Matthew Yankovic on October 23, 1959, in Lynwood, California, is widely regarded as the most successful and enduring comedy musician in American pop history. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, he built his career on note-perfect parodies of contemporary hits, transforming songs like Michael Jackson's «Beat It» into «Eat It» and Coolio's «Gangsta's Paradise» into «Amish Paradise», alongside original compositions and genre pastiches such as «Smells Like Nirvana» and «White & Nerdy».

Since his self-titled 1983 debut album, Yankovic has released over a dozen studio albums, consistently reinventing himself across changing pop landscapes while maintaining a family-friendly, endlessly quotable sensibility. His parodies require permission from the original artists, and he has built a reputation for meticulous, respectful send-ups that often outlive the songs that inspired them in public memory.

Beyond parody, Yankovic has written acclaimed original tracks like «Tacky» and polka medleys stitching together dozens of hits, hosted his own television specials, and directed the cult film UHF. His accordion-driven, theatrically comic style, combined with sharp satirical writing, has made him a singular figure spanning pop, rock, rap, and beyond, and an influence on generations of musical comedians.

Born1959
OriginLynwood, California, USA
Active since1983

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Frequently asked questions

Where is "Weird Al" Yankovic from?+
"Weird Al" Yankovic is from Lynwood, California, USA.
What genre is "Weird Al" Yankovic?+
"Weird Al" Yankovic is associated with Pop, Rock, Rap, R&B, Electronic.
What are the most popular songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic?+
Among the most popular are «Amish Paradise», «Albuquerque», «White & Nerdy».
How many "Weird Al" Yankovic songs are on Lyricser?+
Lyricser features 71 popular "Weird Al" Yankovic songs with lyrics and line-by-line translations into five languages.
When did "Weird Al" Yankovic start?+
"Weird Al" Yankovic has been active since 1983.

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Discography

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Original Soundtrack)

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Original Soundtrack)

2022

LEGO Star Wars: Summer Vacation (Original Soundtrack)

LEGO Star Wars: Summer Vacation (Original Soundtrack)

2022

Beat on the Brat

Beat on the Brat

2021

Woodstock (”Weird Al” Yankovic Remixes)

Woodstock (”Weird Al” Yankovic Remixes)

2019

Squeeze Box: The Complete Works of “Weird Al” Yankovic

Squeeze Box: The Complete Works of “Weird Al” Yankovic

2017

Medium Rarities

Medium Rarities

2017

Mandatory Fun

Mandatory Fun

2014

“Weird Al” Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour

“Weird Al” Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour

2011

Alpocalypse

Alpocalypse

2011

The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic 3.0

The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic 3.0

2010

The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic

The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic

2009

Internet Leaks

Internet Leaks

2009

Straight Outta Lynwood

Straight Outta Lynwood

2006

Selections from Straight Outta Lynwood

Selections from Straight Outta Lynwood

2006

“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection

“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection

2003

Poodle Hat

Poodle Hat

2003

The Saga Begins

The Saga Begins

2000

Running with Scissors

Running with Scissors

1999

The Weird Al Show songs

The Weird Al Show songs

1997

Bad Hair Day: The Videos

Bad Hair Day: The Videos

1996

Gump

Gump

1996

Bad Hair Day

Bad Hair Day

1996

Amish Paradise

Amish Paradise

1996

The TV Album

The TV Album

1995

Greatest Hits Volume II

Greatest Hits Volume II

1994

Permanent Record: Al In The Box

Permanent Record: Al In The Box

1994

The “Weird Al” Yankovic Video Library

The “Weird Al” Yankovic Video Library

1994

Alapalooza: The Videos

Alapalooza: The Videos

1993

Alapalooza (Japanese Edition)

Alapalooza (Japanese Edition)

1993

Alapalooza

Alapalooza

1993

The Food Album (Japanese Release)

The Food Album (Japanese Release)

1993

The Food Album

The Food Album

1993

Off the Deep End

Off the Deep End

1992

The Best of Yankovic

The Best of Yankovic

1992

UHF (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) and Other Stuff

UHF (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) and Other Stuff

1989

“Weird Al” Yankovic’s Greatest Hits

“Weird Al” Yankovic’s Greatest Hits

1988

Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf

1988

Even Worse

Even Worse

1988

Polka Party!

Polka Party!

1986

Hooked On Polkas

Hooked On Polkas

1985

Dare to Be Stupid

Dare to Be Stupid

1985

“Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D

“Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D

1984

The Official Music of “Weird Al” Yankovic: Al Hits Tokyo

The Official Music of “Weird Al” Yankovic: Al Hits Tokyo

1984

“Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D - EP

“Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D - EP

1984

“Weird Al” Yankovic

“Weird Al” Yankovic

1983

Another One Rides the Bus

Another One Rides the Bus

1981

Internet Leaks EP

Internet Leaks EP

Another One Rides the Bus EP

Another One Rides the Bus EP

WinMX

WinMX

MadTV

MadTV