The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic

Greatest hits album by "Weird Al" Yankovic

Released

October 27, 2009

Recorded

1979-2006

Genre

Comedy, parody

Length

76:43 (Disc one)
76:31 (Disc two)
29:01 (Disc three)

Label

Legacy Recordings

Producer

Rick Derringer, "Weird Al" Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic chronology

Internet Leaks
(2009)

The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic
(2009)

Alpocalypse
(2011)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]
Mojo	^[2]
Paste	8.8/10^[3]
PopMatters	^[4]
Under the Radar	^[5]

The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic is a two disc compilation album by "Weird Al" Yankovic. A limited edition "3.0" version of the album has a third disc. It is published by Sony Music's Legacy Recordings as part of their The Essential series. Yankovic selected the songs for inclusion on the album after seeking fan feedback for the choice between one of two polkas.^[6]

Track listing

Disc one

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Parody of	Length
1.	"Another One Rides the Bus" (from Another One Rides the Bus (EP), 1981; later included on "Weird Al" Yankovic, 1983)	John Deacon "Weird Al" Yankovic	"Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen	2:40
2.	"Polkas on 45" (from "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D, 1984)	Various writers: Lew Brown Wladimir Timm Jaromir Vejvoda Václav Zeman Mark Mothersbaugh Ritchie Blackmore Ian Gillan Roger Glover Jon Lord Ian Paice John Crawford Terri Nunn David Diamond John Lennon Paul McCartney Jim Morrison Robby Krieger Ray Manzarek John Densmore Doug Ingle Billy Roberts David Byrne Chris Frantz Jerry Harrison Tina Weymouth Lou Gramm Mick Jones Bob Calame Frank Loesser Lawrence Welk Sting Topper Headon Mick Jones Paul Simonon Joe Strummer Mick Jagger Keith Richards Bill Wyman Pete Townshend Yankovic	A polka medley including: "Beer Barrel Polka" by Jaromir Vejvoda "Jocko Homo" by Devo "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple "Sex (I'm A...)" by Berlin "Hey Jude" by The Beatles "L.A. Woman" by The Doors "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly "Hey Joe" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner "Bubbles in the Wine" by Bob Calame (1913–1967), Lawrence Welk's long-standing theme song "Every Breath You Take" by The Police "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones "My Generation" by The Who "Ear Booker Polka" by "Weird Al" Yankovic	4:23
3.	"Eat It" (from "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D)	Michael Jackson Yankovic	"Beat It" by Michael Jackson	3:21
4.	"I Lost on Jeopardy" (from "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D)	Greg Kihn Steve Wright Yankovic	"Jeopardy" by The Greg Kihn Band	3:26
5.	"Yoda" (from Dare to Be Stupid, 1985)	Ray Davies Yankovic	"Lola" by The Kinks	3:58
6.	"One More Minute" (from Dare to Be Stupid)	Yankovic	Style parody of Elvis Presley-like doo-wop	4:04
7.	"Like a Surgeon" (from Dare to Be Stupid)	Billy Steinberg Tom Kelly Yankovic	"Like a Virgin" by Madonna	3:32
8.	"Dare to Be Stupid" (from Dare to Be Stupid)	Yankovic	Style parody of Devo	3:25
9.	"Dog Eat Dog" (from Polka Party!, 1986)	Yankovic	Style parody of Talking Heads	3:42
10.	"Lasagna" (from Even Worse, 1988)	Traditional, arr. by Ritchie Valens, Yankovic	"La Bamba" by Los Lobos and Ritchie Valens	2:45
11.	"Melanie" (from Even Worse)	Yankovic	Original	3:58
12.	"Fat" (from Even Worse)	Jackson Yankovic	"Bad" by Michael Jackson	3:37
13.	"UHF" (Single version) (from UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff, 1989)	Yankovic	Original	3:49
14.	"The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" (from UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff)	Yankovic	Style parody of Harry Chapin and Gordon Lightfoot	6:50
15.	"Trigger Happy" (from Off the Deep End, 1992)	Yankovic	Style parody of The Beach Boys and Jan & Dean	3:46
16.	"Smells Like Nirvana" (from Off the Deep End)	Kurt Cobain Dave Grohl Krist Novoselic Yankovic	"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana	3:42
17.	"You Don't Love Me Anymore" (from Off the Deep End)	Yankovic	Original	4:01
18.	"Bedrock Anthem" (from Alapalooza, 1993)	Anthony Kiedis John Frusciante Flea Chad Smith Yankovic	"Under the Bridge" and "Give It Away" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers	3:43
19.	"Frank's 2000" TV" (from Alapalooza)	Yankovic	Style parody of R.E.M.'s early work	4:07
20.	"Jurassic Park" (from Alapalooza)	Jimmy Webb Yankovic	"MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris	3:55

Disc two

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Parody of	Length
1.	"Since You've Been Gone" (from Bad Hair Day, 1996)	Yankovic	Original a cappella song	1:23
2.	"Amish Paradise" (from Bad Hair Day)	Coolio Doug Rasheed Larry Sanders Stevie Wonder Yankovic	"Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio featuring L.V.	3:21
3.	"Gump" (from Bad Hair Day)	Chris Ballew Yankovic	"Lump" by The Presidents of the United States of America	2:12
4.	"Everything You Know Is Wrong" (from Bad Hair Day)	Yankovic	Style parody of They Might Be Giants	3:48
5.	"The Night Santa Went Crazy" (Extra gory version) (from Bad Hair Day)	Yankovic	Original	4:03
6.	"Your Horoscope for Today" (from Running with Scissors, 1999)	Yankovic	Style parody of Third Wave Ska	3:59
7.	"It's All About the Pentiums" (from Running with Scissors)	Sean Combs Stephen Jacobs Jason Phillips Danny Styles Christopher Wallace Kimberly Jones Deric Angelettie Yankovic	"It's All About the Benjamins (Rock remix)" by Puff Daddy	3:34
8.	"The Saga Begins" (from Running with Scissors)	Don McLean Yankovic	"American Pie" by Don McLean	5:28
9.	"Albuquerque" (from Running with Scissors)	Yankovic	Style parody of The Rugburns	11:21
10.	"eBay" (from Poodle Hat, 2003)	Andreas Carlsson Max Martin Yankovic	"I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys	3:37
11.	"Bob" (from Poodle Hat)	Yankovic	Style parody of Bob Dylan	2:29
12.	"Hardware Store" (from Poodle Hat)	Yankovic	Original	3:43
13.	"I'll Sue Ya" (from Straight Outta Lynwood, 2006)	Yankovic	Style parody of Rage Against the Machine	3:51
14.	"Canadian Idiot" (from Straight Outta Lynwood)	Billie Joe Armstrong Yankovic	"American Idiot" by Green Day	2:24
15.	"Pancreas" (from Straight Outta Lynwood)	Yankovic	Style parody of Brian Wilson	3:48
16.	"Don't Download This Song" (from Straight Outta Lynwood)	Yankovic	Style parody of 1980s charity songs	3:52
17.	"White & Nerdy" (from Straight Outta Lynwood)	Hakeem Seriki Juan and Oscar Salinas Anthony Henderson Yankovic	"Ridin'" by Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone	2:52
18.	"Trapped in the Drive-Thru" (Straight Outta Lynwood)	Robert Kelly Jimmy Page Robert Plant John Paul Jones Yankovic	Trapped in the Closet by R. Kelly; contains interpolation of "Black Dog" by Led Zeppelin	10:51

Disc three (3.0 version only)

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Parody of	Length
1.	"Ricky" (from "Weird Al" Yankovic)	Mike Chapman Nicky Chinn Yankovic	"Mickey" by Toni Basil	2:37
2.	"Midnight Star" (from "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D)	Yankovic	Original	4:35
3.	"Living with a Hernia" (from Polka Party!)	Dan Hartman Charlie Midnight Yankovic	"Living in America" by James Brown	3:20
4.	"Good Old Days" (from Even Worse)	Yankovic	Style parody of James Taylor	3:20
5.	"Wanna B Ur Lovr" (from Poodle Hat)	Yankovic	Style parody of Beck	6:14
6.	"Genius in France" (from Poodle Hat)	Yankovic	Style parody of Frank Zappa	8:58

References

↑ Jason Lymangrover. "The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic". Allmusic. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
↑ Mojo (Publisher) (p.121) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[H]e ensured rock didn't take itself too seriously."
↑ Nrt4 on November 14, 2009. ""Weird Al" Yankovic: The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic :: Music :: Reviews :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
↑ http://www.popmatters.com/review/118328-weird-al-yankovic-the-essential-weird-al-yankovic/
↑ http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/the_essential_weird_al_yankovic/
↑ "The Essential Me". "Weird Al" Yankovic. 2 September 2009. Retrieved 2 September 2009.

"Weird Al" Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz Steve Jay Jim West Rubén Valtierra Rick Derringer

Studio albums	"Weird Al" Yankovic "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D Dare to Be Stupid Polka Party! Even Worse UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff Off the Deep End Alapalooza Bad Hair Day Running with Scissors Poodle Hat Straight Outta Lynwood Alpocalypse Mandatory Fun

EPs	Another One Rides the Bus Internet Leaks

Compilations	Greatest Hits The Food Album Permanent Record: Al in the Box Greatest Hits Vol. II The TV Album The Saga Begins The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic Squeeze Box

Songs	"My Bologna" "Another One Rides the Bus" "Ricky" "I Love Rocky Road" "Eat It" "I Lost on Jeopardy" "Like a Surgeon" "Yoda" "Hooked on Polkas" "Dare to Be Stupid" "Living with a Hernia" "Christmas at Ground Zero" "Fat" "Lasagna" "Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies" "Smells Like Nirvana" "You Don't Love Me Anymore" "Taco Grande" "Jurassic Park" "Bedrock Anthem" "Achy Breaky Song" "Headline News" "Amish Paradise" "Gump" "Spy Hard" "The Night Santa Went Crazy" "The Saga Begins" "It's All About the Pentiums" "Polka Power!" "Pretty Fly for a Rabbi" "Albuquerque" "Couch Potato" "eBay" "You're Pitiful" "Don't Download This Song" "White & Nerdy" "Canadian Idiot" "Whatever You Like" "Craigslist" "Perform This Way" "Tacky" "Word Crimes" "Foil" "Handy"

Videography	Al TV The Compleat Al UHF The "Weird Al" Yankovic Video Library Alapalooza: The Videos "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Collection Bad Hair Day: The Videos The Weird Al Show "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos "Weird Al" Yankovic Live! "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection "Weird Al" Yankovic Live!: The Alpocalypse Tour

Related articles	Discography Singles Videography Songs Polka medleys Dr. Demento Peter and the Wolf (with Wendy Carlos) Milo Murphy's Law

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