The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic

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Tracklist

▼CD 1
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1Another One Rides the Bus
engineer:
Peter Kelsey
producer:
Rick Derringer
accordion and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic (on 1980-09-14)
banjo and ukulele:
Richard Bennett (American guitarist) (on 1980-09-14)
bass:
Steve Jay (bassist) (on 1980-09-14)
bongos:
Joel Miller (on 1980-09-14)
guitar:
Rick Derringer (on 1980-09-14)
harmonica and saxophone:
William K. Anderson (on 1980-09-14)
harp:
Dorothy Remsen (on 1980-09-14)
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer) (on 1980-09-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1983), Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1983, in 1986) and Scotti Bros. Records (in 1990)
recorded at:
KMET in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1980-09-14)
live recording of:
Another One Rides the Bus (on 1980-09-14)
lyricist:
Al Yankovic
composer:
John Deacon
publisher:
Queen Music Ltd.
parody version of:
Another One Bites the Dust
3.652:37
2Polkas on 45
engineer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
accordion:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
banjo, bass guitar and talking drum:
Steve Jay (bassist)
body percussion [musical hands]:
“Musical Mike” Kieffer
bongos:
Joel Miller
clarinet:
Joel Peskin
guitar family:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
mandolin:
Rick Derringer
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
piano and synthesizer:
Pat Regan (engineer) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
saxophone:
Jimmy Zavala
trumpet:
Warren Leuning
tuba:
Jim Self
background vocals:
Pattie Brooks (American singer), Lisa Popeil (Celebrity voice coach), Petsye Powell and Andrea Robinson
bass vocals:
Bob Tebow
vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1984), Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1984) and Scotti Bros. Records (in 1990)
recording of:
Polkas on 45
lyricist:
David Byrne (Talking Heads), Doug Ingle, Jim Morrison (lead vocalist of the Doors), Mark Mothersbaugh, Billy Roberts (songwriter), Sting (singer, songwriter & member of The Police) and Pete Townshend (of The Who)
writer:
Ritchie Blackmore, John Crawford (Berlin bassist), David Diamond (member of Berlin), Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Lou Gramm (American rock singer-songwriter; Black Sheep, Foreigner & Shadow King), Mick Jagger, Mick Jones (The Clash/Big Audio Dynamite), Mick Jones (Foreigner/Spooky Tooth, worked in France), John Lennon (The Beatles), Jon Lord, Paul McCartney (The Beatles), Terri Nunn (Berlin singer), Ian Paice, Keith Richards (Rolling Stones guitarist) and Joe Strummer
composer:
David Byrne (Talking Heads), Bob Calame, John Densmore, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads), Doug Ingle, Robby Krieger (American guitarist, member of The Doors), Frank Loesser, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison (lead vocalist of the Doors), Mark Mothersbaugh, Billy Roberts (songwriter), Sting (singer, songwriter & member of The Police), Pete Townshend (of The Who), Jaromír Vejvoda, Lawrence Welk, Tina Weymouth and “Weird Al” Yankovic
medley of:
L.A. Woman
medley of:
Ear Booker Polka
medley of:
My Generation (The Who)
medley of:
In‐A‐Gadda‐Da‐Vida
medley of:
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
medley of:
Should I Stay or Should I Go
medley of:
Every Breath You Take
medley of:
The Lawrence Welk Show (Bubbles In The Wine)
medley of:
Hot Blooded
medley of:
Burning Down the House
medley of:
Hey Joe
medley of:
Beer Barrel Polka
medley of:
Jocko Homo
medley of:
Smoke on the Water
medley of:
Sex (I’m A…)
medley of:
Hey Jude
3.354:20
3Eat It
engineer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
accordion:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
banjo, bass guitar and talking drum:
Steve Jay (bassist)
body percussion [musical hands]:
“Musical Mike” Kieffer
bongos:
Joel Miller
clarinet:
Joel Peskin
guitar family:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
mandolin:
Rick Derringer
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
piano and synthesizer:
Pat Regan (engineer) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
saxophone:
Jimmy Zavala
trumpet:
Warren Leuning
tuba:
Jim Self
background vocals:
Pattie Brooks (American singer), Lisa Popeil (Celebrity voice coach), Petsye Powell and Andrea Robinson
bass vocals:
Bob Tebow
vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1984), Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1984) and Scotti Bros. Records (in 1990)
recording of:
Eat It
lyricist:
A. Yankovic
composer:
M. Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Mijac Music
parody version of:
Beat It
3.853:22
4I Lost on Jeopardy
engineer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
accordion:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
banjo, bass guitar and talking drum:
Steve Jay (bassist)
body percussion [musical hands]:
“Musical Mike” Kieffer
bongos:
Joel Miller
clarinet:
Joel Peskin
guitar family:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
mandolin:
Rick Derringer
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
piano and synthesizer:
Pat Regan (engineer) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
saxophone:
Jimmy Zavala
trumpet:
Warren Leuning
tuba:
Jim Self
background vocals:
Pattie Brooks (American singer), Lisa Popeil (Celebrity voice coach), Petsye Powell and Andrea Robinson
bass vocals:
Bob Tebow
guest spoken vocals:
Don Pardo
vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1984), Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1984) and Scotti Bros. Records (in 1990)
recording of:
I Lost on Jeopardy
lyricist:
A. Yankovic
composer:
G. Kihn and S. Wright (bassist for the Greg Kihn Band)
publisher:
Ear Booker Music
parody version of:
Jeopardy
2.63:28
5Yoda
engineer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
guitar:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
piano:
Pat Regan (engineer) and Sonny Burke (soul/jazz/funk keyboardist)
synthesizer:
Pat Regan (engineer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
Al Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1985), RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1985) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1985)
recorded at:
Santa Monica Sound Recorders in Santa Monica, California, United States
recording of:
Yoda
lyricist:
Al Yankovic
composer:
Ray Davies (UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Davray Music Ltd.
parody version of:
Lola
3.853:58
6One More Minute
engineer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
guitar:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
keyboard and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
piano:
Pat Regan (engineer) and Sonny Burke (soul/jazz/funk keyboardist)
synthesizer:
Pat Regan (engineer)
background vocals:
Steve Jay (bassist), Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
Al Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1985), RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1985) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1985)
recorded at:
Santa Monica Sound Recorders in Santa Monica, California, United States
recording of:
One More Minute
lyricist and composer:
Al Yankovic
publisher:
Ear Booker Music, Holy Moley Music and Sony/ATV Melody
3.84:04
7Like a Surgeon
engineer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
guitar:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
keyboard and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
synthesizer:
Pat Regan (engineer)
arranger:
Al Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1985), RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1985) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1985)
recorded at:
Santa Monica Sound Recorders in Santa Monica, California, United States
recording of:
Like a Surgeon
lyricist:
Al Yankovic
composer:
Tom Kelly (songwriter) and Billy Steinberg
publisher:
Billy Steinberg Music, Brigitte Baby Publishing, Denise Barry Music and Polifer Publishing
parody version of:
Like a Virgin
43:32
8Dare to Be Stupid
engineer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
drums (drum set):
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
keyboard and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
synthesizer:
Pat Regan (engineer)
background vocals:
Steve Jay (bassist), Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
Al Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1985), RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1985) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1985)
recorded at:
Santa Monica Sound Recorders in Santa Monica, California, United States
recording of:
Dare to Be Stupid
lyricist and composer:
Al Yankovic
publisher:
Ear Booker Music, Holy Moley Music and Sony/ATV Melody
3.53:26
9Dog Eat Dog
assistant engineer:
Jamey Dell
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
bass:
Steve Jay (bassist)
guitar:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic) and Rick Derringer
keyboard:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
synthesizer:
Pat Regan (engineer)
background vocals:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic), Lisa Popeil (Celebrity voice coach), Steve Jay (bassist) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1986) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1986)
recorded at:
Santa Monica Sound Recorders in Santa Monica, California, United States
recording of:
Dog Eat Dog
lyricist and composer:
A.Yankovic
publisher:
Ear Booker Music, Holy Moley Music and Sony/ATV Melody
43:44
10Lasagna
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
accordion, keyboard and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
guitar:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
mandolin:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
saxophone:
Joe Sublett (The Texacali Horns)
synthesizer:
Kim Bullard
turntable:
Ronny Jay
background vocals:
Nicolette Larson, Steve Jay (bassist), Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
Al Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1988), RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1988) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1988)
recorded at:
Santa Monica Sound Recorders in Santa Monica, California, United States
recording of:
Lasagna
lyricist and arranger:
Al Yankovic
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
translated parody version of:
La bamba (additional lyrics by Ritchie Valens)
3.52:47
11Melanie
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
accordion, keyboard and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
guitar:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
mandolin:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
saxophone:
Joe Sublett (The Texacali Horns)
synthesizer:
Kim Bullard
turntable:
Ronny Jay
background vocals:
Nicolette Larson, Steve Jay (bassist), Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
Al Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1988), RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1988) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1988)
recorded at:
Santa Monica Sound Recorders in Santa Monica, California, United States
recording of:
Melanie
lyricist and composer:
Al Yankovic
publisher:
Ear Booker Music, Holy Moley Music and Sony/ATV Melody
2.654:00
12Fat
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Rick Derringer
accordion, keyboard and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
guitar:
Rick Derringer and Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
mandolin:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
saxophone:
Joe Sublett (The Texacali Horns)
synthesizer:
Kim Bullard
turntable:
Ronny Jay
background vocals:
Nicolette Larson, Steve Jay (bassist), Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic) and “Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
Al Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1988), RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1988) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1988)
recorded at:
Santa Monica Sound Recorders in Santa Monica, California, United States
recording of:
Fat
lyricist:
Al Yankovic
composer:
Michael Jackson (“King of Pop”)
publisher:
Mijac Music
parody version of:
Bad
43:38
13UHF (single version)
producer:
Rick Derringer
bass guitar and bass vocals:
Steve Jay (bassist)
bongos, cowbell, maracas, membranophone and tambourine:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
guitar:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
saxophone:
Donnie Sierer
synthesizer:
Kim Bullard
trumpet:
Warren Luening
background vocals:
The Waters Sisters and “Weird Al” Yankovic
lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1989)
music videos:
UHF by “Weird Al” Yankovic
recording of:
UHF
lyricist and composer:
Al Yankovic
publisher:
Ear Booker Music and Sony/ATV Melody
3:51
14The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota
producer:
Rick Derringer
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
cymbal, membranophone and timpani:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
guitar:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
synthesizer:
Kim Bullard
background vocals:
The Waters Sisters and “Weird Al” Yankovic
lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
arranger:
Al Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS Records Inc. (for rights/distribution/manufacture use only; international subsidiary of CBS, Inc.) (in 1989), RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1989) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1989)
recording of:
The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota
lyricist and composer:
Al Yankovic
publisher:
Ear Booker Music and Sony/ATV Melody
4.356:49
15Trigger Happy
assistant engineer:
Jamey Dell and Colin Sauers
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Al Yankovic
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
guitar:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
membranophone:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
background vocals:
Jim Haas (James Edwin Haas, lead vocal "Happy Days" theme song), Jon Joyce (vocalist), Gene Morford and Jerry Whitman
lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1992), Scotti Bros. Industries Inc (company credits only; do not use as release label!) (in 1992) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1992)
recording of:
Trigger Happy
lyricist and composer:
Al Yankovic
publisher:
Ear Booker Music
43:47
16Smells Like Nirvana
assistant engineer:
Jamey Dell and Colin Sauers
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Al Yankovic
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
guitar:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
membranophone:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
tuba:
Tommy Johnson (Session musician - Tuba)
background vocals and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1992), Scotti Bros. Industries Inc (company credits only; do not use as release label!) (in 1992) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1992)
recording of:
Smells Like Nirvana
lyricist:
Al Yankovic
composer:
Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic
parody version of:
Smells Like Teen Spirit
3.653:46
17You Don’t Love Me Anymore
assistant engineer:
Jamey Dell and Colin Sauers
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Al Yankovic
guitar:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
synthesizer:
Brad Buxer
lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1992), Scotti Bros. Industries Inc (company credits only; do not use as release label!) (in 1992) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1992)
recording of:
You Don’t Love Me Anymore
lyricist and composer:
Al Yankovic
publisher:
Ear Booker Music
4:03
18Bedrock Anthem
assistant engineer:
Jamie Dell and Colin Sauers
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Al Yankovic
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
guitar:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
background vocals and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
spoken vocals:
Mel Blanc and Alan Reed (American actor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1993) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1993)
recording of:
Bedrock Anthem
lyricist:
Al Yankovic
writer:
Flea (US bassist), John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith (drummer from Red Hot Chili Peppers)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Moebetoblame Music and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部
parody version of:
Give It Away
parody version of:
Under the Bridge
2.353:43
19Frank’s 2000″ TV
assistant engineer:
Jamie Dell and Colin Sauers
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Al Yankovic
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
guitar:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1993) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1993)
recording of:
Frank’s 2000″ TV
lyricist and composer:
Al Yankovic
publisher:
Ear Booker Music
2.654:07
20Jurassic Park
programming:
Brad Buxer
assistant engineer:
Jamie Dell and Colin Sauers
engineer and mixer:
Tony Papa
producer:
Al Yankovic
bass guitar:
Steve Jay (bassist)
guitar:
Jim West (supporting musician for "Weird Al" Yankovic)
membranophone and percussion:
Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz (drummer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
orchestrator:
Brad Buxer
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 1993) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1993)
recording of:
Jurassic Park (MacArthur Park parody)
lyricist:
Al Yankovic
composer:
Jimmy Webb (US songwriter, composer, producer, pianist & singer)
publisher:
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., White Oak Songs, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
parody version of:
MacArthur Park
33:55
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Credits

Release

art direction:“Weird Al” Yankovic
photography:Michael Blackwell
Johnny Buzzerio
Sam Emerson (photographer)
Dennis Keeley
Jay Pope
Mark Seliger
Carl Studna
Kirk Weddle
producer:Al Quaglieri
“Weird Al” Yankovic
mastering:Mark Wilder (US recording/mastering engineer)
distributed by and marketed by:Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:RCA/Jive Label Group (add no releases here!) (in 2009)
mastered at:Battery Studios (mastering/archival/digitization studio located at 321 W 44th Street, NYC) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/2058643 [info]
ASIN:US: B002KREVEC [info]