The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic

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1	Another 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 (on 1980-09-14) bass: Steve Jay (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 (on 1980-09-14) phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (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	2:37
2	Polkas on 45 engineer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer accordion: “Weird Al” Yankovic banjo, bass guitar and talking drum: Steve Jay body percussion [musical hands]: “Musical Mike” Kieffer bongos: Joel Miller clarinet: Joel Peskin guitar family: Rick Derringer and Jim West mandolin: Rick Derringer membranophone and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz piano and synthesizer: Pat Regan and “Weird Al” Yankovic saxophone: Jimmy Zavala trumpet: Warren Leuning tuba: Jim Self background vocals: Pattie Brooks, Lisa Popeil, Petsye Powell and Andrea Robinson bass vocals: Bob Tebow vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (in 1984), Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1984) and Scotti Bros. Records (in 1990) recording of: Polkas on 45 lyricist: David Byrne, Doug Ingle, Jim Morrison, Mark Mothersbaugh, Billy Roberts, Sting and Pete Townshend writer: Ritchie Blackmore, John Crawford, David Diamond, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Lou Gramm, Mick Jagger, Mick Jones, Mick Jones, John Lennon, Jon Lord, Paul McCartney, Terri Nunn, Ian Paice, Keith Richards and Joe Strummer composer: David Byrne, Bob Calame, John Densmore, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Doug Ingle, Robby Krieger, Frank Loesser, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, Mark Mothersbaugh, Billy Roberts, Sting, Pete Townshend, Jaromír Vejvoda, Lawrence Welk, Tina Weymouth and “Weird Al” Yankovic 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 medley of: L.A. Woman medley of: In‐A‐Gadda‐Da‐Vida medley of: Hey Joe medley of: Burning Down the House medley of: Hot Blooded medley of: The Lawrence Welk Show (Bubbles In The Wine) medley of: Every Breath You Take medley of: Should I Stay or Should I Go medley of: Jumpin’ Jack Flash medley of: My Generation medley of: Ear Booker Polka	4:20
3	Eat It engineer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer accordion: “Weird Al” Yankovic banjo, bass guitar and talking drum: Steve Jay body percussion [musical hands]: “Musical Mike” Kieffer bongos: Joel Miller clarinet: Joel Peskin guitar family: Rick Derringer and Jim West mandolin: Rick Derringer membranophone and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz piano and synthesizer: Pat Regan and “Weird Al” Yankovic saxophone: Jimmy Zavala trumpet: Warren Leuning tuba: Jim Self background vocals: Pattie Brooks, Lisa Popeil, Petsye Powell and Andrea Robinson bass vocals: Bob Tebow vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic arranger: “Weird Al” Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (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 publisher: Copyright Control and Mijac Music parody version of: Beat It	3:22
4	I Lost on Jeopardy engineer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer accordion: “Weird Al” Yankovic banjo, bass guitar and talking drum: Steve Jay body percussion [musical hands]: “Musical Mike” Kieffer bongos: Joel Miller clarinet: Joel Peskin guitar family: Rick Derringer and Jim West mandolin: Rick Derringer membranophone and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz piano and synthesizer: Pat Regan and “Weird Al” Yankovic saxophone: Jimmy Zavala trumpet: Warren Leuning tuba: Jim Self background vocals: Pattie Brooks, Lisa Popeil, 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 (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 publisher: Ear Booker Music parody version of: Jeopardy	3:28
5	Yoda engineer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer bass guitar: Steve Jay drums (drum set) and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz guitar: Rick Derringer and Jim West piano: Pat Regan and Sonny Burke synthesizer: Pat Regan background vocals and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic arranger: Al Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: CBS, Inc. (in 1985), RCA/Jive Label Group (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 publisher: Carlin Music Corporation and Davray Music Ltd. parody version of: Lola	3:58
6	One More Minute engineer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer bass guitar: Steve Jay drums (drum set): Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz guitar: Rick Derringer and Jim West keyboard and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic piano: Pat Regan and Sonny Burke synthesizer: Pat Regan background vocals: Steve Jay, Jim West and “Weird Al” Yankovic arranger: Al Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: CBS, Inc. (in 1985), RCA/Jive Label Group (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	4:04
7	Like a Surgeon engineer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer drums (drum set) and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz guitar: Rick Derringer and Jim West keyboard and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic synthesizer: Pat Regan arranger: Al Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: CBS, Inc. (in 1985), RCA/Jive Label Group (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 and Billy Steinberg publisher: Billy Steinberg Music, Brigitte Baby Publishing, Denise Barry Music and Polifer Publishing parody version of: Like a Virgin	3:32
8	Dare to Be Stupid engineer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer drums (drum set): Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz keyboard and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic synthesizer: Pat Regan background vocals: Steve Jay, Jim West and “Weird Al” Yankovic arranger: Al Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: CBS, Inc. (in 1985), RCA/Jive Label Group (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	3:26
9	Dog Eat Dog assistant engineer: Jamey Dell engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer bass: Steve Jay guitar: Rick Derringer and Jim West keyboard and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic membranophone and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz synthesizer: Pat Regan background vocals: Steve Jay, Lisa Popeil, Jim West and “Weird Al” Yankovic arranger: “Weird Al” Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (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: “Weird Al” Yankovic publisher: Ear Booker Music, Holy Moley Music and Sony/ATV Melody	3:44
10	Lasagna engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer accordion, keyboard and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic bass guitar: Steve Jay guitar: Rick Derringer and Jim West mandolin: Jim West membranophone and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz saxophone: Joe Sublett synthesizer: Kim Bullard turntable: Ronny Jay background vocals: Nicolette Larson, Steve Jay, Jim West and “Weird Al” Yankovic arranger: Al Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: CBS Records Inc. (in 1988), RCA/Jive Label Group (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] translated parody version of: La bamba (additional lyrics by Ritchie Valens)	2:47
11	Melanie engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer accordion, keyboard and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic bass guitar: Steve Jay guitar: Rick Derringer and Jim West mandolin: Jim West membranophone and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz saxophone: Joe Sublett synthesizer: Kim Bullard turntable: Ronny Jay background vocals: Nicolette Larson, Steve Jay, Jim West and “Weird Al” Yankovic arranger: Al Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: CBS Records Inc. (in 1988), RCA/Jive Label Group (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	4:00
12	Fat engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Rick Derringer accordion, keyboard and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic bass guitar: Steve Jay guitar: Rick Derringer and Jim West mandolin: Jim West membranophone and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz saxophone: Joe Sublett synthesizer: Kim Bullard turntable: Ronny Jay background vocals: Nicolette Larson, Steve Jay, Jim West and “Weird Al” Yankovic arranger: Al Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: CBS Records Inc. (in 1988), RCA/Jive Label Group (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 publisher: Mijac Music parody version of: Bad	3:38
13	UHF (single version) producer: Rick Derringer bass guitar and bass vocals: Steve Jay bongos, cowbell, maracas, membranophone and tambourine: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz guitar: Jim West 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 (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
14	The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota producer: Rick Derringer bass guitar: Steve Jay cymbal, membranophone and timpani: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz guitar: Jim West 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. (in 1989), RCA/Jive Label Group (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	6:49
15	Trigger Happy assistant engineer: Jamey Dell and Colin Sauers engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Al Yankovic bass guitar: Steve Jay guitar: Jim West membranophone: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz background vocals: Jim Haas, Jon Joyce, Gene Morford and Jerry Whitman lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (in 1992), Scotti Bros. Industries Inc (in 1992) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1992) recording of: Trigger Happy lyricist and composer: Al Yankovic publisher: Ear Booker Music	3:47
16	Smells Like Nirvana assistant engineer: Jamey Dell and Colin Sauers engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Al Yankovic bass guitar: Steve Jay guitar: Jim West membranophone: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz tuba: Tommy Johnson background vocals and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (in 1992), Scotti Bros. Industries Inc (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	3:46
17	You Don’t Love Me Anymore assistant engineer: Jamey Dell and Colin Sauers engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Al Yankovic guitar: Jim West synthesizer: Brad Buxer lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (in 1992), Scotti Bros. Industries Inc (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
18	Bedrock Anthem assistant engineer: Jamie Dell and Colin Sauers engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Al Yankovic bass guitar: Steve Jay drums (drum set) and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz guitar: Jim West background vocals and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic spoken vocals: Mel Blanc and Alan Reed phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (in 1993) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1993) recording of: Bedrock Anthem lyricist: Al Yankovic writer: Flea, John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith publisher: EMI Blackwood Music Inc., 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	3:43
19	Frank’s 2000″ TV assistant engineer: Jamie Dell and Colin Sauers engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Al Yankovic bass guitar: Steve Jay guitar: Jim West membranophone and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz background vocals and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (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	4:07
20	Jurassic Park programming: Brad Buxer assistant engineer: Jamie Dell and Colin Sauers engineer and mixer: Tony Papa producer: Al Yankovic bass guitar: Steve Jay guitar: Jim West membranophone and percussion: Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz background vocals and lead vocals: “Weird Al” Yankovic orchestrator: Brad Buxer phonographic copyright (℗) by: RCA/Jive Label Group (in 1993) and Volcano Entertainment III, L.L.C. (in 1993) recording of: Jurassic Park (MacArthur Park parody) lyricist: Al Yankovic composer: Jimmy Webb 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	3:55

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art direction:	“Weird Al” Yankovic
photography:	Michael Blackwell Johnny Buzzerio Sam Emerson Dennis Keeley Jay Pope Mark Seliger Carl Studna Kirk Weddle
producer:	Al Quaglieri “Weird Al” Yankovic
mastering:	Mark Wilder

distributed by and marketed by:	Sony Music Entertainment
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:	RCA/Jive Label Group (in 2009)

mastered at:	Battery Studios in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/2058643 [info]
ASIN:	US: B002KREVEC [info]

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part of:	The Essential (order: 121)

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/587411 [info]
other databases:	https://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/weird_al_yankovic/the_essential_weird_al_yankovic/ [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0001785358 [info]
Wikidata:	Q3284780 [info]

The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic

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