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I heard Al Yankovic's first radio airing of "My Bologna" live on Dr. Demento back in 1979. He went to the same college as both my parents. Everything lined up
by waffletower 7y ago
I heard Al Yankovic's first radio airing of "My Bologna" live on Dr. Demento back in 1979. He went to the same college as both my parents. Everything lined up for me to like this guy and think he was great. However, by the time I heard "Eat It" I thought his gimmick was over. I was amazed that he would get media attention in the 90s and the question lingers with each passing decade. I completely agree that the appeal is weird as I have found Al's shtick to be banal for decades.
- thordenmark 7y agoI'd agree his shtick is gimmicky, but due to sound musicianship and genuine creativity he continues to entertain. Saw him play live at our local county fair and was surprised at just how good his music and act were. He really put on a show.
- Baeocystin 7y agoHe has a larger-than-you-would-expect catalogue of original songs, and they're good, too. From both a musical and a songwriting/structural perspective. No joke!
- nicklaf 7y agoCheck out some of his newer stuff. Wonderful musically and also often also brilliant satire. E.g.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGM8PT1eAvY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGM8PT1eAvY
- DrScump 7y agoHis recent "Word Crimes" video is incredible artistry: https://youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc https://youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc