Questlove Supreme

QLS Classic: "Weird" Al Yankovic

Sep 22, 2025
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Weird Al Yankovic
"Weird" Al Yankovic, Grammy winning singer-songwriter & satirist, talks about hilarious songs Prince wouldn't let him parody, turning down MJ's '88 Europe Tour, and getting permission to poke fun at Kurt Cobain, Coolio, Iggy Izalea, and more.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Introduction and Concert with Weird Al Yankovic
04:04 • 18min
3
Legal Aspects and Process of Creating Parodies
22:11 • 8min
4
Nurturing Relationships and Securing Permissions in the Music Industry
30:06 • 6min
5
The Making of 'Eat It'
35:56 • 30min
6
Performing in different countries, experiencing fame, and an ad for Bank of America and Hilton hotels
01:06:24 • 5min
7
The Making of the 'Tacky' Music Video
01:11:19 • 19min
8
Appreciating the Energetic Performance and Catalog of 'Weird' Al Yankovic
01:30:38 • 4min