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weird AL i read that Prince denied Al of making a paraody of his song . so why did Al make a paraody if "I wanna be your lover" if prince denied him back in the 80s | |
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did he do a parody of IWBYL.  Fuck the funk - it's time to ditch the worn-out Vegas horns fills, pick up the geee-tar and finally ROCK THE MUTHA-FUCKER!! He hinted at this on Chaos, now it's time to step up and fully DELIVER!!
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muirdo said: did he do a parody of IWBYL.
nope, totally different song. Much funnier than Prince's. You can check out the lyrics here. http://www.com-www.com/we...rlovr.html And how much should we charge 4 that?
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prince's response to weird al was in the Partyman video... with a weird al impersonator. My art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
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yeah, i heard that prince never wanted weird al to parody any of his songs. I think it would be really cool if he did when doves cry. i could only imagine weird al seductively slinking out of the bathtub nude. that would be so great!  How can I live 4 love? I'm calling!!! | |
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destinyismine said: yeah, i heard that prince never wanted weird al to parody any of his songs. I think it would be really cool if he did when doves cry. i could only imagine weird al seductively slinking out of the bathtub nude. that would be so great!
Go rent UHF, he doesn't do the whole thing but there is a short clip of him doing the bathtub part. And how much should we charge 4 that?
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destinyismine said: yeah, i heard that prince never wanted weird al to parody any of his songs. I think it would be really cool if he did when doves cry. i could only imagine weird al seductively slinking out of the bathtub nude. that would be so great!
I thought he did do that bath tub scene in one of his videos. 
We must have been typin' at the same time Dmart  [Edited 3/19/05 11:54am] | |
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My 10 year old son likes Weird Al about as much as I like Prince. I took him to a Weird Al concert last year, and it was really pretty good. Maybe some day Prince will stop being a snob and realize that Al is more than just a goof, but a talented musician in his own right. Aside from Coolio, most artists are flattered Al would want to parody their song. Maybe he'll come around in his old age. What ever happened to Coolio anyway? And how much should we charge 4 that?
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I kinda like Weird Al. Some of his more recent stuff isn't so great, but who can forget such classics as "Fat", "Another One Rides the Bus", "Alternative Polka", "Gump", and "The Night Santa Went Crazy"?
People criticize his stuff for having childish humour, but since that's what it's supposed to be then what's the problem? As for Prince refusing him: P. needs to get that stick outta his ass. Most artists consider it an honour for Al to take a shot at their work.  [Edited 3/19/05 13:03pm] "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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DMart319 said: My 10 year old son likes Weird Al about as much as I like Prince. I took him to a Weird Al concert last year, and it was really pretty good. Maybe some day Prince will stop being a snob and realize that Al is more than just a goof, but a talented musician in his own right. Aside from Coolio, most artists are flattered Al would want to parody their song. Maybe he'll come around in his old age. What ever happened to Coolio anyway?
Coolio pretty much disappeared after Weird Al parodized him...he's been on a few celebrity reality TV shows...I don't know why he decided to give it up just because Weird Al parodized his song...  | |
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I don't think his falling off can be accredited to that. He came out at a time when 'Gangsta Rap' was seeping back in and u needed to be 'Hard Core'. Either whatever music he did make didn't get out or, he didn't want to be involved. Weird Al rocks though. My favorite was "Mmmm..."
*Once, ther was this guy who... Made his wife so mad one night that she cut off his wiener...* Luv it!  Shake....shake, shake, shake. | |
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purpleizpassion said: I don't think his falling off can be accredited to that. He came out at a time when 'Gangsta Rap' was seeping back in and u needed to be 'Hard Core'. Either whatever music he did make didn't get out or, he didn't want to be involved. Weird Al rocks though. My favorite was "Mmmm..."
*Once, ther was this guy who... Made his wife so mad one night that she cut off his wiener...* Luv it! Mmm mmm mmm mmm...or, should I say "Headline News"
Anyone here got the Weird Al ultimate video collection? 'tis great  | |
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U have not made it as a musician until Weird Al covers U. Plain and simple. Listen to me on The House of Pop Culture podcast on itunes http://itunes.apple.com/u...d438631917 | |
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npgmaverick said: U have not made it as a musician until Weird Al covers U. Plain and simple.
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DMart319 said: destinyismine said: yeah, i heard that prince never wanted weird al to parody any of his songs. I think it would be really cool if he did when doves cry. i could only imagine weird al seductively slinking out of the bathtub nude. that would be so great!
Go rent UHF, he doesn't do the whole thing but there is a short clip of him doing the bathtub part. What's UHF? How can I live 4 love? I'm calling!!! | |
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UHF was a movie Weird Al did back in '89. It was about him and some friends trying to save a T.V. station. If I recall, Kramer from Seinfeld is in it. | |
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RazzBeret said: purpleizpassion said: I don't think his falling off can be accredited to that. He came out at a time when 'Gangsta Rap' was seeping back in and u needed to be 'Hard Core'. Either whatever music he did make didn't get out or, he didn't want to be involved. Weird Al rocks though. My favorite was "Mmmm..."
*Once, ther was this guy who... Made his wife so mad one night that she cut off his wiener...* Luv it! Mmm mmm mmm mmm...or, should I say "Headline News"
Anyone here got the Weird Al ultimate video collection? 'tis great Oh wow, I gotta find that!!!  | |
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npgmaverick said: U have not made it as a musician until Weird Al covers U. Plain and simple.
'Um, that may have been the case like ten years ago... | |
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purpleizpassion said: I don't think his falling off can be accredited to that. He came out at a time when 'Gangsta Rap' was seeping back in and u needed to be 'Hard Core'. Either whatever music he did make didn't get out or, he didn't want to be involved. Weird Al rocks though. My favorite was "Mmmm..."
*Once, ther was this guy who... Made his wife so mad one night that she cut off his wiener...* Luv it! Was this a parody song about Lorena Bobbitt?RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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psychodelicide said: purpleizpassion said: I don't think his falling off can be accredited to that. He came out at a time when 'Gangsta Rap' was seeping back in and u needed to be 'Hard Core'. Either whatever music he did make didn't get out or, he didn't want to be involved. Weird Al rocks though. My favorite was "Mmmm..."
*Once, ther was this guy who... Made his wife so mad one night that she cut off his wiener...* Luv it! Was this a parody song about Lorena Bobbitt?Actually as our fellow and accurate org'er pointed out it was called "Headline news" and it was a parody of a bunch of different stories in the media at the time using someone else's song that I am certain RazzBeret will correctly name later. Funny stuff. Shake....shake, shake, shake. | |
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Thanks for the clarification. That is funny that Al would take news from the headlines and do a song about it.  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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purpleizpassion said: psychodelicide said: Was this a parody song about Lorena Bobbitt?Actually as our fellow and accurate org'er pointed out it was called "Headline news" and it was a parody of a bunch of different stories in the media at the time using someone else's song that I am certain RazzBeret will correctly name later. Funny stuff. The original was "Mmm Mmm Mmm" by the Crash Test Dummies "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: purpleizpassion said: Actually as our fellow and accurate org'er pointed out it was called "Headline news" and it was a parody of a bunch of different stories in the media at the time using someone else's song that I am certain RazzBeret will correctly name later. Funny stuff. The original was "Mmm Mmm Mmm" by the Crash Test Dummies Thanks. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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psychodelicide said: meow85 said: The original was "Mmm Mmm Mmm" by the Crash Test Dummies Thanks. No problem. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Ohh yeah... It was them. Shake....shake, shake, shake. | |
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Wanna B Ur Lovr
by Al Yankovic Lyrics: I don't have a library card But do you mind if I check you out? I like your skeletal structure, baby You're an ectomorph, no doubt Your face is real symmetrical And your nostils are so nice I wish that I was cross-eyed, girl So I could see you twice Girl, you smell like Fritos That's why I'm giving you this hungry stare You're so hot, you're gonna melt The elastic in my underwear I'll bet you're magically delicious Like a bowl of Lucky Charms You'd look like Venus de Milo If I just cut off your arms What I'm tryin' to say is ... I wanna be your lover, baby I need somebody to love You know I just wanna be your lover, baby Now, I need somebody to love Ooh hoo hoo, ooh hoo hoo Ooh hoo hoo, hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo Ooh hoo hoo, ooh hoo hoo Ooh hoo hoo, hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo Do you believe in love at first sight Or should I walk by again? My love for you'd like diarrhea I just can't hold it in Stop, drop and roll now 'Cause baby, you're on fire I'll bet your outfit Makes a lot of noise in the drier You're absolutely perfect Don't speak now, you might spoil it Your eyes are even bluer Than the water in my toilet Say, has anyone ever told you You've got Yugoslavian hands? No, of course not, that would be stupid Just forget I ever brought it up The point I'm trying to make is ... I wanna be your lover, baby I need somebody to love You know I just wanna be your lover, baby Now, I need somebody to love Ooh hoo hoo, ooh hoo hoo Ooh hoo hoo, hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo Ooh hoo hoo, ooh hoo hoo Ooh hoo hoo, hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo I wanna be your Krakatoa Let my lava flow all over you I wanna be your anaconda And your heat-seeking missile too I wanna be your beef burrito Am I making this perfectly clear? I wanna be your love torpedo Are you picking up the subtle innuendo here? Uh huh I hope I'm not being forward But do you mind if I chew on your butt?
You can tell me truthfully Am I a steamin' hunk of love now, or what? There just aren't enough o's in "smooth" To desribe how smooth I am Maybe you've seen my picture It's in the dictionary under "Kablaam!" My lips are registered weapons Can I invade your personal space? You must have fallen from heaven That would explain how you messed up your face Well, how'd you get through security? 'Cause, baby, you're the bomb I'd like to take you home right now So you can meet my mom Because I ... I wanna be your lover, baby I need somebody to love You know I just wanna be your lover, baby Now, I need somebody to love Girl, you must be Jamaican Because Jamaican me crazy Girl, you must be Jamaican (Ooh hoo hoo, ooh hoo hoo) Because Jamaican me crazy (Ooh hoo hoo, hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo) I wanna be your lover, baby (Girl, you must be Jamaican) (Ooh hoo hoo, ooh hoo hoo) I need somebody to love (Because Jamaican me crazy) (Ooh hoo hoo, hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo) You know I just wanna be your lover, baby (Girl, you must be Jamaican) (Ooh hoo hoo, ooh hoo hoo) Now, I need somebody to love (Because Jamaican me crazy) (Ooh hoo hoo, hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo) Definitely Not a prince song! That dude is stoopid!  Shake....shake, shake, shake. | |
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purpleizpassion said: Wanna B Ur Lovr
by Al Yankovic was here Definitely Not a prince song! That dude is stoopid! I think it's pretty clear he's making fun of Prince music with this song. A lot of non-fans find Prince cheesy as hell, so what better way to poke fun at the only artist to consistantly turn you down than write a song comprised of cheesy pickup lines, and rip the title from a real Prince song? "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Yea, u can tell that it is at least a jab at Prince's style b/cos of the was he used 'ur' instead of 'your'. Shake....shake, shake, shake. | |
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Dare To Be Stupid (a style but not musical nor lyrical parody of Devo) is my favorite Weird Al song followed by One More Minute With You (I'm not sure if its a parody or not). Both are on his 1st greatist hits album. | |
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