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Weird Al Yankovic, it has to be said, is a musical god of sorts and has devoted all his musical talents to making good songs even better than there were before, but that is a matter of opinion (covers ears to block out the naysayers).
I thought it would be a nice thing to list my favourite Weird Als’ because that’s what this blog is for.

Coming in at No. 5 is ‘Bob’ - a stereo-typical piss take of the legendary Bob Dylan. I am not a Bob fan personally but I know his following is vast and could almost fill a country on it’s own.

At No. 4 is ‘Ebay’ - based on a song by Backstreet Boys. I don’t like the original but this little didly gives me just cause to hum along…. Thanks Al :*

At No. 3 is ‘Mmm Mmm Mm’ - Original song by Crash Test Dummies. In this Weird Al tries to capture the facial features as best he can to give added ooomf to the whole idea of Mmmmmmming - and just like the original it’s full of pain and woe, only funnier.

Kicking in at No. 2 is ‘Amish Paradise’ - Originally my No. 1 for the longest time this baby is based on the original song Gangsters Paradise by Coolio featured in the film Dangerous Minds. The original song on it’s own is great and I’m a fan of it, but Weird Al’s version is fantastic because it takes the piss out of a sect of people who already gag for a piss taking, no offense.

So, pushing Amish Paradise off the No. 1 spot is ‘White and Nerdy’ - A fantastic coming together of Weird Al’s great humour, talented vocal set and comical wit. This little baby is based on ‘Riding Dirty’ by Chamillionaire. Why do I love it so much? Well you just have to listen to the lyrics to appreciate that Weird Al knows his stuff with regards to the world of Nerdism and in some regards I think I quite possibly may be a Nerd myself, except I do not own a Segway - but I would if I could. ENJOY!

References: Weird Al’s Official Website & Weird Al’s Youtube