This was such a good interview. So many interviews you hear the same questions over and over again but this one really nailed some stuff I had never heard before. very cool!
Wow, I never realized how smart he was. I mean, I knew he had to be intelligent, the amazing songs he writes, but skipping a grade and graduating at 16? Dang.
That's not really impressive, Kim Ung-Yong got his PhD at 15 and Karl Witte got his PhD at 13. And Nicholson has one bachelor's degree, two associate's degrees, 22 master's degrees, three specialist degrees and one doctoral degree. That's impressive.
AL is HIGHLY INTELLIGENT. He understands that it's more important to be GRACIOUS and not offended. I've noticed AL always listens to people until they have finished their sentence or question before he speaks. He's super smart and "plays well with others."
Finally an interview that isnt about who wouldn't let him parody or was Coolio mad at him for Amish paradise. Love Al. Seen him 4 times. Glad this interview is so smart.
Frank, you're a great interviewer. You seem to genuinely care about your interviewee's answers. You brought out a very rare side (a more serious) of Al.
What I liked about "Smells Like Nirvana" was how Al didn't really PICK ON Nirvana. It seemed as if Al simply took the entire concept SURROUNDING Nirvana, and headed in the OPPOSITE direction with it. I do remember how all of the members OF Nirvana also thought the video for the song was HILARIOUS! GREAT for both Al AND Nirvana!
I've met AL several times and he's such a genuinely kind soul. I feel sorry for him when these interviewers want to force him to relive the tragic passing of his parents. I hope few interviewers in the future will feel the need to reopen those wounds. It just seems twisted and exploitive. They were his parents and he loved them deeply and it's a hurt that he is always going to feel, every day. What more do they expect him to say or want to say? He shouldn't have to relive that with every other dummy who wants an interview, because the interviewer for their own selfish purposes wants to have a "deep personal" moment in the interview where they exploit Al's pain and trauma. Anyone with a heart doesn't want to watch Al relive and talk about something so painful to him.
I have to say, I am about 12 years younger than Weird Al, but I remember listening to the Dr. Dimento Show every weekend with my friends in the 80's on the radio when I was a teenager. Loved it, and got introduced to "Weird Al" Yankcovic. Another One Rides the Bus. One of the many great songs Dr. Dimento had on. We were the hugest Weird Al Yankovic fans at that point. The show that came on after it was Dr. Ruth Ginsberger "Sexually Speaking." But we were already stoned by that time so we didn't care.
I found this movie the other day on Netflix kinda channel at my daughter house my two younger brothers loved weird Al when they were children and my younger brother passed away so I watched it because of them and I enjoyed it I got on UA-cam to find out more about Al he's cool found his place in the world I'm a fan 😅 Daniel Radcliffe done a wonderful job in that movie he is a great actor enjoyed it and am glad i watched the movie it was great
"My singing left something to be desired"? You have to be kidding me. Al can do any style. Any artist. He's more talented than anyone he covers. Incredible.
Just saw him this last week. He sings well enough to front a (regular/bar) band. He's right about multi generational popularity. I saw entire families there in addition to his older fan base. His shows have not been about his parodies but focuses more on his truly original stuff like 'The biggest ball of twine in Minnesota.' It was a good show.
I’m 53 and the only concert I’ve been to was Weird Al Yankovick at the Minnesota State Fair, which I think was 2009. It was a fantastic experience and I was surprised by the vast difference in age of the people attending.
This was such a good interview. So many interviews you hear the same questions over and over again but this one really nailed some stuff I had never heard before. very cool!
I liked how Frank had his pages of notes but didn't really need them. A good conversation.
I played "eat it" for my 6-year-old daughter who was being picky at dinner last night. She loved it.
Wow, I never realized how smart he was. I mean, I knew he had to be intelligent, the amazing songs he writes, but skipping a grade and graduating at 16?
Dang.
That's not really impressive, Kim Ung-Yong got his PhD at 15 and Karl Witte got his PhD at 13. And Nicholson has one bachelor's degree, two associate's degrees, 22 master's degrees, three specialist degrees and one doctoral degree. That's impressive.
Al was the valedictorian and went to college at 16 and got his degree in architecture.
@@michaelwright8896 And name one funny song they wrote.
@@sophiet1576 Exactly! I never heard of any of those people. They're just collecting trophies. "Weird Al" actually has an impact on people's lives.
@@sophiet1576 And the only reason he chose architecture was it was on the list of careers on the back of the SATs and it was the first one listed.
If I was Al, Id be offended by the same questions asked by interviewers for the past 30 years. Almost all Al interviews are the same.
stinkydroolface he's so sweet tho
Yeah omg they waste interviews
he is very gracious
AL is HIGHLY INTELLIGENT. He understands that it's more important to be GRACIOUS and not offended. I've noticed AL always listens to people until they have finished their sentence or question before he speaks. He's super smart and "plays well with others."
Al made one of the best songs ever: The Saga Begins.
I just want to know what conditioner does he use because he has great hair.
Finally an interview that isnt about who wouldn't let him parody or was Coolio mad at him for Amish paradise. Love Al. Seen him 4 times. Glad this interview is so smart.
"Well i was an embryo and-"
This is the exact same kind of humor i have and i feel so idnetified lmao
after a while, I grew fingers and toes - it's a long story - 🙂
All hail "The Weird One"!!! The real king of all of the needs, geeks, spazzes ect...
As a nerd I love his music parodies
Frank, you're a great interviewer. You seem to genuinely care about your interviewee's answers. You brought out a very rare side (a more serious) of Al.
What I liked about "Smells Like Nirvana" was how Al didn't really PICK ON Nirvana. It seemed as if Al simply took the entire concept SURROUNDING Nirvana, and headed in the OPPOSITE direction with it. I do remember how all of the members OF Nirvana also thought the video for the song was HILARIOUS! GREAT for both Al AND Nirvana!
The nerds of the world are persecuted in school but are often the movers and shakers as adults. Case in point.
I've met AL several times and he's such a genuinely kind soul. I feel sorry for him when these interviewers want to force him to relive the tragic passing of his parents. I hope few interviewers in the future will feel the need to reopen those wounds. It just seems twisted and exploitive. They were his parents and he loved them deeply and it's a hurt that he is always going to feel, every day. What more do they expect him to say or want to say? He shouldn't have to relive that with every other dummy who wants an interview, because the interviewer for their own selfish purposes wants to have a "deep personal" moment in the interview where they exploit Al's pain and trauma. Anyone with a heart doesn't want to watch Al relive and talk about something so painful to him.
I agree.
@kerryhumphries4373 Much Love ❤️
Feels like I'm listening to Howard Stern. Good interview.
Thank you for that wonderful interview.
Al kind of reminds me of Tiny Tim, and that's a compliment.
I've always thought of AL as more of a Bob Cratchit type or perhaps Ghost of Christmas Present.
Frank Zappa loves you.
He did a style parody called a paste of Frank Zappa song called "Genius in France" on the album Poodle Hat.
I have to say, I am about 12 years younger than Weird Al, but I remember listening to the Dr. Dimento Show every weekend with my friends in the 80's on the radio when I was a teenager. Loved it, and got introduced to "Weird Al" Yankcovic. Another One Rides the Bus. One of the many great songs Dr. Dimento had on. We were the hugest Weird Al Yankovic fans at that point. The show that came on after it was Dr. Ruth Ginsberger "Sexually Speaking." But we were already stoned by that time so we didn't care.
“Weird Al” Yankovic needs to be in a rock Hall of Fame
I found this movie the other day on Netflix kinda channel at my daughter house my two younger brothers loved weird Al when they were children and my younger brother passed away so I watched it because of them and I enjoyed it I got on UA-cam to find out more about Al he's cool found his place in the world I'm a fan 😅 Daniel Radcliffe done a wonderful job in that movie he is a great actor enjoyed it and am glad i watched the movie it was great
Weird Al Yankovic is God
His people now range from Nerdy to Jock to Joe Average. He's basically a cult leader.
@Steve Benn People usually go to his shows of their own free will, but I heard that the fun was mandatory during one of his tours. ;+)
Next stop...Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
13:21 Weird Al's impression of Lady Ga Ga sounds like Quentin Tarantino
Weird Al Is A Legend
Best music artist ever
Joker
Dang, what a great interview! So much about him I've wondered for years.
He's very unassuming, and modest, and it's very gratifying to see that, as a fan since Dr. Demento days. I think he's my soulmate, but he's taken.
or maybe his roommate (from college days - who still plays bass in the band) ❤
"My singing left something to be desired"? You have to be kidding me. Al can do any style. Any artist. He's more talented than anyone he covers. Incredible.
Just saw him this last week. He sings well enough to front a (regular/bar) band. He's right about multi generational popularity. I saw entire families there in addition to his older fan base. His shows have not been about his parodies but focuses more on his truly original stuff like 'The biggest ball of twine in Minnesota.' It was a good show.
With a great range as well.
18:35 and 19:47 Al is very good looking
👍🙂‼️ Very cool and not weird at all!
al yankovic like like michael jackson beat it like eat it like cat to like and do like dog like car
That's EXACTLY what I was JUST THINKING! WOW!
Everyone's said it. Been watching all of weird Al's interviews after watching his biopic. Easily the best one here because of Frank 👏
Great interview. I did a lot of parody myself but wasn’t a musician, so I lived my dreams through Al, polkaing my eyes out.
I’m 53 and the only concert I’ve been to was Weird Al Yankovick at the Minnesota State Fair, which I think was 2009. It was a fantastic experience and I was surprised by the vast difference in age of the people attending.
There is no legal requirement for Weird Al to get permission for parodies. He's just too nice a guy to do it without.
Weird Al is truly one of a kind. Just saw him turn the Trump vs Biden debate into a song :P
Al loses his parents and he still puts his fans before himself. That is a true man right there. 😢😊
"Weird Al" Yankovic , the next Albert Einstein.
Thank you for such a great interview :)
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Only 5 years older than me , I missed my calling
Nobody spells Alb. Nobody.
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Wow he becoming an old boi
NO SIGNAL he doesn't look aged at all to me, been a fan of his since the 80s though. First record I got was Weird Al.
He sure doesn't look his age, though!
hair is amazing
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