I was lucky enough to meet Weird Al back in the 80s. I recognized him on the street. I didn't want to bother him but I had to go up and say hi and tell him how much I enjoyed his music. We talked for about 5 minutes and then he told me he was starving and was on his way to Pizza Hut and invited me to join him! I of course accepted and it is one of the most memorable events of my life. Al is an amazing person!

@monroemann

Жыл бұрын

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing.

@edwardmarapese868

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

@sillkthashocker

Жыл бұрын

Pizza with Al, nice!

@rp9674

Жыл бұрын

That's Weird!

@gusmc01

Жыл бұрын

You are the envy of Weird Al fans everywhere!

Weird Al, a man whose career has lasted longer than all of the artists he has parodied.

@alfreddaniel1994

3 жыл бұрын

Well, mostly anyway. MJ's dead, and Chamillionaire got hella rich off investments so he doesn't have to rap another day of his life.

@charleybarley914

3 жыл бұрын

Normal and Regular are washer/dryer settings

@darthXreven

3 жыл бұрын

and still looks like he hasn't aged since 30...... also he's far more talented than most give him credit for..... he does like 3 types of songs, parody, polka compilation and themed original songs parodies are obvious, eat it, white and nerdy etc, the polka compilations are polka versions of many popular songs all rolled into a medley compilation and the themed songs are like dare to be Stupid which was done in Devo's style but I'd need to really study his albums to figure out what the others are Al has always had a knack for capturing the essence of what made a song cool or fun and replicating it in a fun way that makes you laugh, he's truly a valued treasure long live Weird Al Yankovic!

@metalmike570

2 жыл бұрын

He even parodied Madonna.... Like A Sturgeon!

@metalmike570

2 жыл бұрын

@@darthXreven True he looks great at 61!! He didn't abuse drugs or alcohol you see.

The look of anguish on Jay Leno's face while Weird Al brazenly plays his song while ignoring Jay's obvious discomfort is hilarious

@herseem

2 жыл бұрын

I think Jay was probably acting

@XJapa1n09

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! He looks like he’s in pain 🤣🤣🤣

@andreasu.3546

Жыл бұрын

An accordion can entertain 100 people easily without amplification. It must have been REALLY loud in that car.

@Joreel

Жыл бұрын

Jay was loving it LoL 😂

@cfuller926

Жыл бұрын

@@Joreel I dont think so "but on w/the show".

I was privileged enough to meet Al before one of his shows at a local casino. He is my idol. He took the time to speak to me and make that moment so special for me. He shook my hand and allowed my wife to take a picture of he and I. He is the nicest most genuine man.

@kevinbriner3811

2 жыл бұрын

I met him after shows a couple of times, he really is the nicest guy.

Weird Al is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs

@maximusaugustus6823

3 жыл бұрын

This cliche Comment is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs.

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

Al needs to grow the National Treasure Mustache back...

@BensPumpkinSpiceReviews

3 жыл бұрын

By a seatbelt at least!

@Carnerd101

3 жыл бұрын

True. I got to meet him at Amoeba Music at a signing. Super respectful.

@crazyman8472

3 жыл бұрын

Put your seatbelt on, Al. 😎

I worked one of his shows. The goofy guy on stage is just an act. Backstage he was a total professional. Gave his band notes after the show about areas they needed to work on while he was wearing a crab costume. Floored me

@Grizzlox

3 жыл бұрын

At a Weird Al concert I went to, after the show fans were getting pictures and albums autographed. A young girl had a panic attack because she was so excited to meet Al. He stopped everything and sat with her for a long while just calmly talking to her like an old friend. Greatest human I've ever met.

@Daniel-fd3wp

3 жыл бұрын

@@Grizzlox That’s so kool I heard him in high school in mid nineties he did the Nirvana song hilarious

@TommyWashow

3 жыл бұрын

Al is a real musician man. people like to gag on his parodies but the man is truly an excellent songwriter. if you havent heard it already listen to genius in france

@xhagast

3 жыл бұрын

You have to be a serious professional to play goofy.

@mysterymac38

2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing him at a B52's concert. He was two rows in front of me in the cheaper seats. I was surprised by how tall he really is.

Weird Al reminds me of John Cleese... An absolutely silly man but with a fearsome intelligence that is easily dismissed if you're not looking. But that's the ruse! Same with Jay... he's worth half a billion dollars and dresses like your Canadian uncle. What a bunch of legends.

@princeofcupspoc9073

Жыл бұрын

Silly dialogue, silly acting, silly look, silly situation. The 4 laws of Python. And throw in silly names, e.g., Mrs. Premise and Mrs. Conclusion, two men in drag, decide to go ring up Sartre to settle a philosophical question.

My BF got Weird Al tickets as a graduation present and took me with him. Still one of the best shows I have seen live, and I am a musician.

@ShirleyDeeDesigns

Жыл бұрын

I saw him live twice, he’s the best. So energetic and talented.

@WHAC420

Жыл бұрын

I'm a musician BECAUSE of Weird Al. I got my mom and I tickets to see him for her 61st birthday. I splurged and got good seats in the second row, and I actually managed to buy the seats directly behind the two tallest and fattest members of the entire audience. And I mean they were huge! The first time I saw Al was on the Running With Scissors tour in 2001. He played the outdoor stage at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in the freezing cold and rain!!!! That was a transformative experience. I owe all my passion for music and my entire career to Weird Al.

@waynedl99

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to see him in a few weeks 😁

An easily overlooked thing is his how good a musician Weird Al really is.

@MarkSmith-xw5xg

3 жыл бұрын

And his band who sound exactly like the original artists. They are also one of the oldest touring bands with the original members.

@tylerao

3 жыл бұрын

He can rap better than all these kids today

@merickbrother2122

3 жыл бұрын

No joke, Weird Al is one of the best accordionists in the world.

@MrSpeed-lt8gr

3 жыл бұрын

Totally. His song Bob may be the most ingenious song ever written. And I’m not lying.

@workingguy6666

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSpeed-lt8gr just looked that up - wow. lol.

I can't believe Weird Al is 61 years old. This man doesn't age.

@soljwf5664

3 жыл бұрын

I personally think he spends off hours beheading other immortals until the time of the gathering

@BruceBanner

2 жыл бұрын

We age every single second non-stop.

@celestepalm6949

2 жыл бұрын

The only thing that gives it away is his hands.

@hectorcoolman

2 жыл бұрын

A healthy and drug free life will do that.

@daerth4423

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I think he actually looks younger now then he did 30 years ago....weird.

The only two CLEAN STARS in Hollywood today. No drinking, smoking, drugs, cursing or rude behavior (in public). So clean are these two that this car left an unsoiled path in its wake. Also, two of the most ENTERTAINING people in "show biz" - EVER. At 75 (and 5'5"), I still look UP to you two guys. Thanks for a great ride. Maybe we'll do it again. If not - this was FABULOUS...

@Krazycat321

Жыл бұрын

Dam Good Point!

Al is a national treasure, not simply because of his talents, but because he is a decent human being. May he reap all of the blessings and privileges he deserves.

Bout 30 years ago after his concert, I drove Al discreetly around the beach of wildwood nj so he could ride roller coasters... Then he took me on the bus to meet the band - they all signed a “bad hair day” shirt for me and sent me on my way. Thanks Al. 👍🏽

@williamescolantejr5871

3 жыл бұрын

may call him Weird Al but at my age,57 seems more normal then the weird whatevers around today.

@Ocker3

3 жыл бұрын

He does seem like a really decent guy who managed to make it big, while keeping that core value.

@bradjohnson6811

3 жыл бұрын

What a memory to have! That would be a dream for me! My first, of many, was "Dare to be Stupid".

@AbrahamLechLacha

3 жыл бұрын

Weird NJ - it’s a magazine . Tell them your story!!!

@coredumperror

3 жыл бұрын

Now THAT is a great memory!

When Al's playing, Jay looks like a dad having to put up with his crazy kid. 😂

@benpluta6187

3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for the famous phrase, Don't make me stop this car! From Jays mouth!

@AlanCanon2222

2 жыл бұрын

That's clearly the vibe they were going for: an outing in the family car with "dad" at the wheel.

@TheFroneyZone

Жыл бұрын

"I swear if you play that thing ONE more time!!!!"

Al has my utmost respect Being successful in music is difficult Being successful in comedy is difficult Being successful in music and comedy is really really difficult.

Weird Al is a LEGEND. So dorky, he's cool. He even took over MTV back in the day. Al TV!

@gwnoel

Жыл бұрын

I remember Al TV! His overdub of Losing My Religion made me laugh so hard, my abs still hurt.

Watching Weird Al and Jay Leno driving around to accordion music, is like watching Fozzie Bear and Kermit drive a 1951 Studebaker to Hollywood. This is pure gold.

@AlanCanon2222

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, that's my favorite "road movie", and I completely agree.

@gregwatson8219

2 жыл бұрын

Two great artists

@marisgoldenhour6212

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆 Yes! So true. That's my favorite song in the movie! "Movin' right along...." ☺💙

@rp9674

Жыл бұрын

I saw Sinbad in Fry's electronics I said it was like seeing Fred Flintstone in real life, I laughed out loud.

@catjudo1

Жыл бұрын

Someone has made a video of Fozzie and Kermit in the Studebaker, only it's set to Deep Cover by Dre and Snoop. As in Fozzie sings Dr. Dre's parts and Kermit sings Snoop Dogg's parts. I loved the Muppets as a child and hadn't laughed so hard in a long time when I saw that.

The thing that Jay forgets is that Al is even more of a showman than he is. When he's performing, he really doesn't hold much back and he has basically zero shame. The perfect stage performer!

@josephkemphaus5058

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen him 7 or 8 times in concert. Absolutely amazing performer.

Oh my gawd, I laughed so hard at the end when Al pulled out the accordion and started playing! Jay looked like he was in such pain! Bless you Weird Al, you deeply demented wonderful man!

@Honestly__now

Жыл бұрын

@Alfred Yankovic anyone with a sense of humor loves Weird Al and even regular Al when he is just in his natural habitat of a home brushing his teeth

@kroakie4

Жыл бұрын

Jay is a saint! 😂😂😂

@marvthedog1972

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was priceless. Especially when he thanked his crew for putting it in the car without him knowing. LOL

Driving down the road with Weird Al playing the accordion in my passenger seat is my life's greatest dream.

@coyotetrickster5758

3 жыл бұрын

Sure isn't Jay's, that is for sure, he looked like he was barely tolerating the bit.

@coyotetrickster5758

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and I would like to say, I share the same dream. the man is awesome.

@pinkropers

Жыл бұрын

@@coyotetrickster5758 Did you hear Jay say, "It's such a subtle instrument" there at the last?

@mystikka1gaming740

Жыл бұрын

Weird Al Designing my house, is my life's greatest dream lol

A friend left his accordion in his unlocked car overnight and when he returned there were 3 of them in there.

@glennbeadshaw727

3 жыл бұрын

Haaaa!

@MicroSoftner

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@lonarbuckle9788

3 жыл бұрын

good one,,,lol

@itwontcomeout5678

3 жыл бұрын

whoa wait what̶̢̛͈̫̥̫̤͎͖̫͎̟̣̝̫̦͚̥̭̖̬͉͍̥̮̲͇̱͍̹͎̖̹̰̺͉̱̰͇̻̙͉̪̙̝̯̠̘̼̺̟̞̘́͊́̑̃̽͂̒̆̾̈́̏̈́̅͆̾̔̈́͂͛̾͐͝͝ͅ ̸̨̢̧̢̛̼̹̞̙̮̙̞̭͚̤̻̹̘̦͉̭̞̘͔̙̟̫̺͇̣̖̜̦͍̠̤̩̼̞͎̮̳͖̲͔̭͈͕̗̩̘̟̫̪̭͔̪͕͋̀̀͊͑͜ͅͅͅt̸̨̧̡̛̛̛̖̝̲̗͚̳̲̳͖̘̠̼̤̩̙̥̤̱̜̬̣̦̜̠̬͔͉̹̤̩̱̙̘̣̣͔͉͚̠̥͍͕̦̥̞̫̼̫͇͍̞̿̈́̑͌͌͐̍̒̒̌̒͑̋̐̌̈́̾͊̃̈̈́̒͊̽̎̾̏͂̂͗̍͒͆́̂͛̓̓̈͆̀͋̀̅̇̏͛̓͜͜͜͜͜͝ͅḣ̵̨̢̨̛̖͔̻͕̼͇̪̥̥̥̭̼̥̰́̀̎̊̓͂̀̍̐̀̂̃̈͐͌̋͒̋̕͘͘͝͠ͅͅẽ̴̡̨̡̢̡̡̧̨̧̢̢̡̳͙͈̯͈̘̖͙͍̦̫̟͓̤̟̺͚͚͈̦͇̹͉̪̞̘̬͍̘͔̺̮̱͙͈͔̟͉̭̟͔̖͍̱͖͈̖̹̭̼̣̹̣͎̳̹̖̞̝͕̦̝͓̫̝̮͙̝̣̳̪͕͉̗͔̭̳͍̱͙̥̻̰̯̥̲̭͓͖͇̼̙̰̣͖̪̬̤͕̫̤̱̝͇̗̹͈̣͖̫̝̟͕̥̩̤͙̝͓̘̍̈́̃̌̄̃̅̽̌͐̄͜͜͜͜͝͝͠͝ͅͅͅͅͅͅͅ ̵̧̨̛̰̝̱̮͈͕̟̀̊́̆̄͐̈́̑̒͐́͒͐͂̀̔̀̂̋̒͑̅̓̇̒̏͐̓͛͝f̶̨̧̡̨͉̘͕̹͙̫̫͕̥͉̱̘͇̞͇̝̩̝̫̱̼͈̩͔̬̲̣̙̭̯̼̗̺̖̪̥̬͚̣̲͇̗̱̯̣̤̩̳͇̣̣͙̩̦̰͖̣̫͙̭͖̱͎̘͔͙͎̯̬̫͓̣̰͈̬̠̺̘̝̙͇̞̹̰̪͚̩̥̬͕͉̱͎̲͇̖̤̜̠̯̝̖͙̙͎̳̩͎͕̲̑̈̌͒̑͑̊́̈́̊̏͋́͂͛̒̈́̓̀̽̔̀́̋̔͒̏͊͌̊̀̈́̐͛͌̎͐̃̏͌͑̎̅̐́͛̇̀̈̓̈́̀̓͐͂̑̉̌̏̌͐͗͛̈̾̈̅̈̊͋̅̏̉͊̈̍̓͗̀̐̊͋̌̃́̒̽͒̾͒͑̿̉͌̓̚̕̕̚̕͜͜͜͝͝͠͝͝͝͠͝͠͠͝ͅͅͅͅͅư̷̢̢̢̨̧̡̡̛̛̘̻̠̯̥̝͙͉̟̼͖̻͖͙̮̱͓̯̗̩͕̯̠̬̟̣͈̳̞̤̱͎͚͇̦̱̦̠̪̹̘̘̯̻̹̤̭̱̗̜̪̝͚̙̞͈̱̥̫̟̺̣͉̗̤͉͎͓̘̤̖̯̟͉̤͕̞̲̫̗͎̪̲̞̯̮̹̳̣̫̠̯͚̦͙̙̘̣̥̲̩̥̝̺͚͔̯̫̥̲̠̈́̿͗͛́͆̇͊͂̂̂̃͌͆͗͋͛̌̓͑̓̔̈̍́̉̉̿͌̋̽͋̈́͌̿̄̂͋͊̂̈̎́̒̽͋̉̔͒̆͊̾̆̋̐̒́̉̂́͒̅̏̅̈́̄͌͒̐̌̒͐̈̐̈̾̓̓͂͛̑̈́̃̑͊̓̆́́͗̆̈́̕͘̚̕͘͘̕̕̚̕̕͜͜͜͜͜͝͝͝͝͝͝͠ͅͅç̸̢̡̡̢̨̨̧̨̡̨̛̛̛̻̞̞͎̮̱̖͚̻̦̜̝͈̱͙̫̖̲̣̠̭̺̰̱͖̦͉̭̤̬̬̟̯͚͉̭̪̬͉̹̫͈͕̜̪̳̥͖̜̩͍̞̼̖̳̻̠͎̺͍̣̗̹͖̣̺̹̰͖̯͇͉̥̹̥̹̭͉͉̠̻͕̺̠̲̳̹̪̥͓̣̳͍̘̲̳̦̀̆̇̔͒̃͑͑͗͌̊͋̒͐̍̊̓̅̎͊͑͆́͆̉̋̅̔͊̀̊̓̃̊̒́̂͒͆̃̄̾̂̂̾̓́̀̋̇̓́͆͛̈́̅̔̇͌̅͌͊̏̅̓̓̍̈́͒̇͆̄̀̃̾̈͋̅̐̎̽̆̀͛́͋̒̋̊̎̋̅̒̽́̈́͆̐̆̿̎̍̂̈͐̾̏͛͛̅͂͛̂̐̇̽͋̑̉̒̎̈́̿̈́̉̃̍̈͂͗͛̓́̓̎̂̃́̀̈͒͒̿̾̈́̍̂͘̚͘̕̕̚͘̚͘̕͘̚͘̚͘͠͠͝͝͠͠͝͝͝͝͝ͅͅk̶̢̢̧̡̨̢̧̡̨̨̢̡̧̧̛̛͔̦͓̤͎̰̪̝͍̠͕̟̼̭͉̗̩̘̞̞̰̟̥̭̤͈̬͓̫͍̤̪̼̰͙̯͙̯͉̪̮̼̻͔̪͉̫̙̝͉̮̖̖̺͈̞͍͖̳̜͔̣̮̞̤̼̠͉̜͈̣̝̹̳̭̘̫͓̩̪̭̲̥̩̤͉̥͓̳̲͙̜͚͉̮̺̲̤̱͙͕̞̞̯̠̰̦̟̻̥͉͕̜̮̖̼̣͖̩̻̜̯̝͚̟̿̓̀̑̂̋̏̒̃̐͊̈́͒͊̽̽̀̃̍̆̈́͑̒̈́̽̀̓̌̌̄͗͋̇̇̀̈̂̂̍͋́̌̔̓͊͂̍̈̇̒̏̆͋͌̀́̆̋̄̇̄͋͋́̄̀͒́̈́̍̎̔̀̇́̀̓͐̑̀̈́̄̈́̚̚̕̚̚͜͜͜͜͜͝͝͝͠͝͝ͅ?̸͉̼̹̠̯̠̞͙̟̙̣̬̯̜͚̻̋́̂̓͋̀͐͌̈́͌̃͊̏̏̐̌̈́̅͒̃̐̍̄̔̈́̋̿̈̎̄̌̃͛̀̈́̓̉̈̓̎̽̑̒̀̀̑̊̇̅̅͋̍͊̆́̋̔̽͋̓̾̃͌̇̌̈́̓̇͂̆͊̕̚̕͘͜͝͝͝͠͠͝ͅ?̵̢̡̧̢̢̢̨̢̡̢̨̡̢̨̛̛̛̛̛̗͖̠̼͍͍͈̞̯̹̳͇͈̖̟̗̘͓̟̝̤̝̱̤̣̦͉̼̫̤̱̬͎̪̪͔͙̺͓̭͖͙̹͔̖͕͈̠͇̱̼̙͇͚̖̼̭̭͔̦̱͍͔̮̹̩̰̹̠͙̳͖̻̳͙̩̯̤̝͖̠̰̞̝̙̗̜̻̟͇̼̖͖̜̰͖͖͓̙̮͎̲̦̯̟̼͖͍̪̳̝̬̫͎̜̙̺̗̰̞̦̫̪͚̠̘̤̝̫̱͉̻̯͖͍̱̝̥͇͍̦̼̩̬͕̞͔͇̘̪̫͕̰̘̩̪͍̭̜̘̜̗͔̠̗̝̭̈̈́́̊̏͋͂́̈́̌͗͗͆͛͊̅̾͗̽̽́͗̈́̒̔̅̎̈͗̔̀̑̆̅́̋̿̈́͒̀̈́̄̇̋͂̃̒̆̓́̈́̍͆̾͘̕̕͜͜͠͝͠͝͝͝ͅ

@davidgessin-mccully3919

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao I always wondered how new accordions come into the world. I’ve never seen one for sale. 😂😂

now there is a man who couldn't care less about what people think of him.

@kenblank9892

3 жыл бұрын

The opposite of a narcissist!

@anthonycesario9237

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenblank9892 lol soooooo correct

@schweddy2325

3 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming you're speaking of Jay. He seems so uninvolved. I say this yet I'm only halfway through the clip.

@scootergeorge9576

3 жыл бұрын

@@schweddy2325 - He thanked the crew for putting the accordion in the back seat. Seems lest than grateful... : D

@boskonian

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely an introvert.

I love Weird Al. He is amazingly sharp and talented. He really brings his "A" game for just about every parody, and he kills me every time. He is a master of his craft, and life just feels a little brighter with Weird Al around..

Jay's face is priceless when he's fighting the headache he's getting from the accordion in close quarters. It can be loud up close.

I graduated class of 1980. Weird Al is a part of my DNA. He even hosted the homecoming game at my high school. What a guy!

@tomlarsen5451

3 жыл бұрын

Class of 80 no disco

@nuclearbastard

3 жыл бұрын

Class of 98 here, and he has been in my life almost the whole time as well. He wasn't at my homecoming game, but then, neither was I.

@kdm71291

3 жыл бұрын

Class of '81.....right there with ya...listening to DR. "D" on Sunday nights.....with "Weird" Al from the start!

@johnypitman2368

3 жыл бұрын

Class of 73 here. We listened to the Wolfman. You better bet your boogaloo

@grantkoeller8911

3 жыл бұрын

me too, class of 1980!

“The house that he grew up in” I don’t think weird Al has never grown up - That makes him awesome

@Quint1836

3 жыл бұрын

The house he got taller in

@johnedwardcabrera4559

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! He’s still a kid at heart. ❤️

@kvaldez46

3 жыл бұрын

Don't you mean "ever"?

@moonman8055

3 жыл бұрын

ever

@nightcrwlr74

3 жыл бұрын

Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional.

I laughed so hard when he was “tuning” he sounded like he was getting hurt LMFAO so ridiculous

Long time fan of the Dr.Demento show, Jay Leno, and of course Weird Al. And they're all in one video!

@metalmike570

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah kind of surreal..... I need a drink!

Can’t go wrong with Weird Al! He KNOWS how to entertain and Jay is a great straight man. Fun episode 👍

@jonathangilbertson3623

3 жыл бұрын

I do not think he ever turns it off. He is always Weird Al.

@funkster007

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathangilbertson3623 No kayfabe (as in pro wrestling lol ). He is who he is and we all love him for it. :)

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" - Emerson

@johnypitman2368

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, works of wisdom 👍

@jjones2509

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting

@gorn9161

3 жыл бұрын

THNX

@HotelAVJobs

3 жыл бұрын

That's just PERFECT for Life!

Al's gentleness shines so bright he is a beacon of happiness like Mr Roger, Elmo or Robin Williams. Never change Al and thank you for the countless hours of fun

After hearing Weird Al on the Dr Demento show as kids, me and my friend each bought a copy of the “Another One Rides the Bus” single. But for us as 4th graders, the b-side of “Gotta Boogie” was one of the funniest things we had ever heard. Thanks Weird Al.

This was more entertaining than any of today's late night shows.

@after_midnight9592

3 жыл бұрын

Orange man bad does lose it's appeal after saying it 10000 times

@bongodave13

3 жыл бұрын

@@after_midnight9592 It never becomes less true.

@johnypitman2368

3 жыл бұрын

The best entertainers are the guys that are comfortable in their own skin. Funny has nothing in common with f bombs ect, it is just regular stuff with good timing. Weird Al is one of a kind. Took my son and his buddies to see him live, not sure who had more fun. Very clever parody

@richsackett3423

3 жыл бұрын

@@after_midnight9592 You talking about the game show host who tried to make himself dictator-for-life?

@jasmith1867

3 жыл бұрын

True. This video only slightly sucked.

I remember waiting every Sunday night for Dr. DEMENTO. Those were great times.

@debbienye6002

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. When I had to take Tri-Met to work, in Portland, Oregon, I would sing Another One Rides the Bus in my head.

@jamesstuart3346

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny fiiiiive time

@jasmith1867

3 жыл бұрын

I drove 1300 miles to visit a friend in LongBeach. First heard Dr Demento. I recorded an hour on a 8 track and played it for my friends back in Texas. They weren't impressed. I kinda Beetlebombed. I guess it wasn't so funny without the Thia Sticks

@fishhuntadventure

3 жыл бұрын

And after that, I’ll have ANOTHER large, orange drink...

@goofyfoot2001

3 жыл бұрын

We got in Brasil months or years later on cassette

So nice to see these two together. They're both genuine and decent men, and that's pretty rare in Hollywood. Make no mistake, in spite of the silliness, Al is a first rate musician.

Weird Al doesn't get older, just wider. At some point he will envelope the world in a delightful hug.

@dillonh321

Жыл бұрын

For a sec I thought you were calling him fat.

@Willowowy

Жыл бұрын

@@dillonh321 i mean he's fat you know it

@dillonh321

Жыл бұрын

@@Willowowy I’m Fat!

I'd happily watch 6 hours of Weird Al being interviewed and talking about his life.

Weird Al and Leno, and Old parody songs, Squeezebox and cringes, and rides that last too long. - these are a few of my favorite things

@nlpnt

3 жыл бұрын

Cars with red seats and with white vinyl headliners...

@alan11121959

3 жыл бұрын

@@nlpnt Paint that's so shiny you need to wear blinders, watching the video while Weird Al sings, these are a few of my favorite things...

@hugh-johnfleming289

3 жыл бұрын

"Squeeze-box"= Concertina.

@ricardoroarke

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Thanks for the clarification.- Always good to learn.

@johnypitman2368

3 жыл бұрын

Holly crud you are a poet Alen Marks That was good

Weird Al plays the annoying passenger with exquisite perfection. Love the ending!

These are the cars that took us through hard times. When all we needed was a pair of pliers, a screwdriver and a crescent wrench, In our back pockets. Something that always started. Now cars cost a fortune to fix.

@timstewart9026

Жыл бұрын

and maybe a roll of duct tape. I miss those days and those cars.

I have never seen Jay stunned into silence before... Congrats Al! :D

Jay's expression during the song -- priceless. I can't imagine how loud it was in there seeing as how much they had to back down the vocals to keep computer speakers from exploding...

I had instructed Weird Al's music played at my wedding reception instead of boring funeral dinner music. It was great!, In line at the buffet singing "Eat it!" With friends and family, Priceless!!!

You know you’ve made it as a musician when Weird Al calls. You know you’ve made it in life when your car radio dies and Weird Al plays live in your car. Priceless …

Only a genius like Weird Al could get me to sit through 11 minutes of Jay Leno.

@Shoop...

3 жыл бұрын

Truth

@coyotetrickster5758

3 жыл бұрын

nail on the head

@angryscan2970

3 жыл бұрын

This speaks to me

@jamesbrooks9321

3 жыл бұрын

ikr

@analaliens7096

Жыл бұрын

Too true!

Wired Al is great. Both him and Leno don’t take themselves too seriously. Great finish on the squeeze box.

@lairdriver

3 жыл бұрын

Wired? So it's Skynet then

@richsackett3423

3 жыл бұрын

Al eschews drugs and stimulants.

@fishhuntadventure

3 жыл бұрын

I think they took themselves very seriously and had serious excess and serious success. Now they can be themselves without anything to prove; their brand speaks for them and they just have... freedom. If more Americans invested in hard work and vision fulfillment we’d be the richest nation on earth. Instead, we’ve become the wealthiest nation on earth but full of people seeking comfort thinking they deserve something because they see other people who live better than they do. Weird Al and Jay both had a vision, work ethic, and kept going in the direction that would fulfill their vision every time a door opened. Taking themselves seriously removes luck from the equation and makes it a bonus: where planning and opportunity meet.

😂😂🤣🤣 The authentic affects of Jay Leno being forced to listen to an accordion was absolutely apocalyptically hilarious! I’ve been binge watching these garage shows with Jay, and I got to say this one tops them all with that finale.

This interview is maybe my all time favorite! 🤣🤣🤣 classic car, classic comedy, classic entertainers... just love it!

"I wanna thank the crew for putting that back there without telling me" You can tell they just like to have fun.

You can tell that Jay is a HUGE fan of the accordion. 😁

@johnypitman2368

3 жыл бұрын

First time I have ever seen Jay with a forced smile. I loved it, you know Jay is the master of making his guests blush with embarrassment. I think Weird Al got him good by playing the accordion

@nicholascortez728

3 жыл бұрын

Just like you can tell Al really CARED about his old Belvedere. Honestly Jays youtube show is so much better then the network version. One is all about the cars the other is all about the celebrity and maybe a little about cars.

I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to meet Al, shake his hand and thank him for all the great music over the years. God bless him and may he continue to be a shining beacon of joy in this crazy world.

Weird Al is a class act. Probably the most grounded celebrity to come out of the 80's!

OMG, when Al jumps over the seat to grab his accordion & play, I'm dying laughing at this point! We need more episodes like this! Awesome job Jay & Al! 🤣❤

Some kid skate boarding with his friends, "Guys, you are not going to believe this!! I just saw Weird Al Yankovic playing an accordion while Jay Leno drove this old white beater station wagon."

Weird Al was the first concert I ever went to! 20 years later I still know half of songs by heart! Huge inspiration! Thanks Al!!

Man, I've been writing music off and on for years, and I've always struggled with lyrics. And this is one of Weird Al's EARLIEST songs? That man is a genius at lyrics.

Weird Al is a national treasure and should be on the face of the $3 bill. Love that guy

@MrStrikecentral

3 жыл бұрын

Second! The only hitch to that is that there's a law that no living person can have their face on money.

The definition of a true gentleman is someone who knows how to play accordion... but chooses not to. 😅😂🤣

@moosecat

3 жыл бұрын

THAT's why I continue to play.... :)

@jeffreyoldham55

3 жыл бұрын

Also, a man who gets out of the shower to pee...accordion to Buddy Hackett.

@someguy2135

3 жыл бұрын

An optimist thinks to himself, at least no one is going to play bagpipes while this guy plays the accordion.

@polbecca

3 жыл бұрын

Well they do say that the definition of perfect pitch is throwing an accordion into a skip and hitting all the banjos.

@gorn9161

3 жыл бұрын

@@someguy2135 So in rips the guy on Kazoo!

Weird Al has spent his entire life making people smile. If you really think about that, it’s amazing. It’s angelic was he’s done for society. I’m not religious, but I’m pretty sure he gets to go to heaven.

I saw Weird Al, in 1982, at the Chi-Chi's in Rochester, NY. Great show! I love Jay's pained look while he tries to concentrate on driving, as Weird Al happily bangs away on his accordion. That's a crew that knows what makes good television. I have been a victim of "good television" but sacrifices must be made.

"I want to thank my staff for putting that accordion back there without telling me ..." Jay plays a great straight man.

@debbiehoyt9018

3 жыл бұрын

He actually designed his house that he lives in with his wife and daughter! Its actually very different than what you would think

One of the greatest ride-alongs ever! Still entertaining after all these years.

Ahhh, brings back memories. Memories of three children in matching green outfits sewn by my dear mother and traveling down the highway to California from West Texas. Our green 1961 station wagon overheating at the Salton Sea. I swear the movie ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’ was based on our trip. We even had an aunt tagging along to Disneyland and Marineland. After that station wagon became history, my dad bought a ‘67 Buick station wagon which we still had years later when I took my driving test. It was not easy to parallel park. Like Al, we moved into the house I grew up in in 1959 and my folks sold it in 1977. He’s a bit younger than me but I was also a radiohead and listened faithfully to the Dr. Demento show in high school.

I love Weird Al so much. We just saw him again in concert 2 days ago. What a great performer.

"Weird" Al is more SANE than anyone simply because he's "weird".

@colehalford1893

3 жыл бұрын

“Sing it sister!”

@jonfun

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true!

@BuzzLOLOL

3 жыл бұрын

My biggest memory of Al is him playing Rambo in a movie and the Communists shooting at him from 3 feet away and still missing him...

@MouseCIick

3 жыл бұрын

were all weird in our own way and yet the same at the same time. funny how life works.

@jonfun

3 жыл бұрын

@@BuzzLOLOL UHF 🤣

"Dare to Be Stupid" was one of the first tapes I bought as a kid. I saved up my allowance and bought it the week it came out. "Weird Al" has been in the upper tier of my favorite musicians (and people) ever since. The guy's never stopped... never even slowed down in all that time! What a gift to humanity the man is...

@jpatt1000

2 жыл бұрын

And he keeps it clean(ish) on top of all that!

@adventureswithbricks3180

2 жыл бұрын

@@jpatt1000 clean ish indeed. He is still way better then 80 percent of lyrics

@adventureswithbricks3180

2 жыл бұрын

@@jpatt1000 😂😂

@jpatt1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@adventureswithbricks3180 I'm still amazed at all the palindromes he pulled out of his hat for Bob.

@adventureswithbricks3180

2 жыл бұрын

@@jpatt1000 yeah lol

I love how Jay had the look on his face of "I just stepped in fresh dog poop, but it won't last long" the whole time that Al was playing his accordion!

Hes seems like such a nice, genuine guy. Would love to meet him one day. He just exudes happiness

I never realised Weird Al was such a nice guy!! This is one of my more favourite Jay Lenos

@stephenolan5539

3 жыл бұрын

He doesn't need to get permission or pay royalties to make a parody but he always has.

@jayhergen

3 жыл бұрын

I work with the dude and always let people know he's one of the nicest guys I have ever met

@Tmrfe0962

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great guy....the entertainment industry needs more folks like him....actually our world does too....

@revengefrommars

3 жыл бұрын

Al goes out of his way to play small county fairs and the like when he could clearly play in stadiums and totally rake in the money.

@TemperTemper...

3 жыл бұрын

I brought my kids to see him in concert and it was great.

Weird Al helped me get through a very bullied childhood life, I love this man! Gives all of us nerds some hope.

The best line I ever heard about Weird Al was by one of his production people when ask: "does Weird Al take drugs", the answer was: "no, we are afraid to give him drugs because he might become normal"! He appears to be a genuine human being, a very nice man and what you see is what you get!

These are my 2 favorite people in showbusiness right here.

I would watch episodes of "Belvedere Cruisin" every week.

@baylinkdashyt

3 жыл бұрын

Wow; that *does* sound like an 80s sitcom, doesn't it?

Its good that Al can talk about his parents. They passed away so tragically. Really Sad

@dugroz

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know. Looked it up. They died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

@robwebnoid5763

2 жыл бұрын

Which is somewhat ironic as they are driving in a Belvedere emitting such fumes.

@9HighFlyer9

2 жыл бұрын

@@robwebnoid5763 that's not ironic. It'd be ironic if his parents were big advocates for carbon monoxide safety.

@mitza420

2 жыл бұрын

its so sad they were probably great people like Al is

@gaynorpatterson2915

Жыл бұрын

I think Al’s comment that hit home with me the most was “ I always knew I’d lose my parents one day but both at the same time I never imagined. “ 😢

What makes Jay Leno's Garage so good is it's about the people and the stories behind the cars they drive/drove.

I love Weird Al! Listened to his music in Dr Demento Sunday nights as a boy. I was always blown away by his busy songs…So much going on in those Polkas. Hahaha.

Weird Al is my neighbor on Maui. He's a great guy.

Love it! "Thanks to the crew for sneaking the accordion in the back" hahaha

Finally, Jay gets some street cred from the greatest musician of all time!! Congratulations on your new-found success, Mr. Leno!

Al is just so down to earth. You can just talk to him. He’s so cool!

I'll never forget listening to Dr. Demento in my youth, hearing Weird Al's first stuff, accordion and all, My Bologna, and Another One Rides the Bus. Who would have dreamed of the heights he'd achieve. And couldn't happen for a nicer guy. And Jay, 'takes one to know one. Also a great success and genuine good guy and fellow car nut.

@mdolan900

3 жыл бұрын

I don't remember how I found the Dr. Demento show but so glad I did back then: 99 Dead Baboons, Squirrels (Beastie Boys parody), Boot To The Head...

Jay and Al had good chemistry. Let's see more Weird Al.

Such a good human! Saw him live. He is so good to his fans, but is always very humble. A great person I have always looked up to.

gotta love the subtle look of Suffering jay has during that song, especially at the end

Weird Al is a true artist who can perform at the drop of a hat inside a Plymouth Belvedere station wagon with his accordion, while being driven by Jay Leno!!! Talk about the twilight zone!

Weird Al is just a nice guy and that’s what makes him so cool!

Awesome, just awesome. I remember watching all his videos on MTV or Much Music. Good memories. Thank you, Weird Al, from Saskatchewan Canada.

Jay Leno and Weird Al two of my favorites together! Like a hot fudge sundae with extra nuts

Weird Al seems like a genuinely lovely person!

"Carpool Polka" a series I didn't know I needed

Both of these guys are National Treasures.

He's been cheering me up my whole life

Oh sing us a song you’re the accordion man. Sing us a song tonight. Oh we’re all in the mood for a weird Al song, and you’ve got us feeling all right.

@jonathangilbertson3623

3 жыл бұрын

How about We’re all in the mood for a song about food, or a TV show from Nick at Nite.

Weird Al is such a national treasure. He deserves to play at the halftime show

@jameshohmann1251

3 жыл бұрын

He would be better than the Weeknd

@brendamcalpine1341

3 жыл бұрын

I second, third, and fourth this.

@KensGarage.

3 жыл бұрын

@@brendamcalpine1341 I would be happy if he just spent 30 min playing some doodle on his accordian

@brendamcalpine1341

3 жыл бұрын

@@KensGarage. I haven’t seen him play live, but I’m told he always puts on a fantastic show. I think a lot of people who’ve never heard of him would be blown away.

@chipdamutt108

3 жыл бұрын

It would be the first one I'd watch in years

Weird Al was my first concert and kicked off my love for live music! Cheers!

Jay squirming while Al is cranking out his tune! 🤣

I used to love listening to Dr Demento. I would stay up late as a kid and try to have a blank tape ready to record it.

@ne2i

3 жыл бұрын

Thousands of us did this as kids.

@redmondjp

3 жыл бұрын

I did the same; I still have reel-to-reel tapes in a box somewhere of those 1970s episodes. I remember hearing Weird Al's first recording live on the air.

My first memory of Weird Al him singing “Another one rides the bus” on Dr. Demento. Iv loved him ever since.

When Al pulled the accordion out of the back seat and started playing, I almost wet myself with joy.

Right on Jay this was a car of my youth,I'm 62 and I had one in my 20's only mine had a 390 rarer lots of power and NOT fuel efficient.Good to see you and weird Al.Keep on cruising Jay we love it.