I performed Hardware Store as spoken word poetry for my high school's yearly poetry night. This was the year after I did the same with Albuquerque. I still have both memorized and can recite them both (including Hardware Store at full speed) at any moment.
@@TheFhqwhgadsLimit I would like to see the lyrics typed out, no copy paste, right here. I’ll trust you on that if the time frame is reasonable. Just to impress you back really quickly, pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a word I learned in third grade, and I can spell it in under 6 seconds (not typing. That took much longer, lol).
The cliche that’s always repeated is that Weird Al parodying your song is a sign that you really made it as an artist, but the reality is, going back even to his earliest albums, he’s also parodied a lot of flavor of the month artists and one hit wonders who were just big at the time of that particular album. So yeah, sometimes he takes on an iconic, untouchable song and just has fun with it. Other times he takes something kind of disposable and produces something a lot more fun. This, in my opinion, is definitely one of the latter cases.
"Taco Grande" is a prime example -- a beast of a track, which is a parody of "Rico Suave," a song nobody remembers. If you like Mexican food, you've gotta check that one out.
I'm not gonna say the original is an all time classic song, or that Iggy is a talented artist. That being said, Fancy is a jam in my opinion. Its got a distinct beat that she flows well on. The lyrics arent of any real substance but that's not at all unusual for rap. I think this parody is proof enough that the song itself is fine, its the artist people don't like.
Well, to be honest, most of his songs were parodies of one hit wonders. Name another song from the Knacks besides 'My Sharona', or by the Greg Kihn band besides Jeopardy, It was just surprising when he picked Michael Jackson and Madonna. Even when he did 'Smells like Nirvana', nobody ever thought they would be anything more than a flash in the pan or at best a cult classic.
The cover that he did of Hamilton is bonkers!! No funny lyrics, just a polka rendition of the entire Hamilton soundtrack in like 5 mins. It’s so awesome
Weird Al introduced me to so much good music out there. When I was younger, I heard "Smells like Nirvana" before "Smells like Teen Spirit". In my early thirties, I heard "Foil" before "Royals". His ear for hearing well made music is amazing. I think it would be worth your time some of the songs his parodies were based after.
If I remember correctly, this was also part of a group of videos that was community project to put out one video a day for seven days, each from a different creative group. I think Tacky was another. It's been a few years though & my memory is bit fuzzy on the details. It was an impressive undertaking though & some works had surprisingly high production values.
I really love being able to see the video clearly in the corner now. The microphone and pop filter never change and aren't that interesting to look at. But it's good to see them briefly at the beginning of the video. This is just right, now.
Every reaction has missed the fact that when he mows the lawn, he runs over the CAT. Also, for those of us old enough to remember, there is something very 'Schneider' (TV sitcom "One Day At A Time") about Al's get-up. Except for being blond (Schneider was brunette). The character was the apartment building handyman and considered himself a 'ladykiller', so it's in keeping with the double entendres and suggestive lyrics.
I started work for a local handyman company in 1984 and I'm still handy today.Grinning from ear to ear...I'm a jack of all trades,but a master of none.Certified pool operator too.I'm really enjoying your Weird Al stuff.🤘✌
I am so glad that you have become a weird Al fanboy. I’ve known about him since I was in high school in the late 80s so it’s really cool that someone with an awesome TH-cam channel like yourself has discovered him and enjoys his work. For all the tongue in cheek stuff that he does, I find that overall a lot of his humor is very sophisticated and a lot of people don’t understand it. His humor is definitely geared towards people with a large well developed vocabulary.
Sir, your videos have become a welcomed dose of serotonin. I was listening through earbuds and laughing. My husband thought I had gone 'round the bend! 🤣😂🤣
I love it that Weirld Al didn't even bother with the fake mustache in the leaf blower scene. I had never noticed that before. Good reaction MrLBoyd. Keep 'em coming.
Welp, I think it's time he stepped into some Weird Al originals with "Hardware Store" That's my favorite of his self composed tunes and it fits so well.
There are so many things about this song/video so here’s just two: Did you notice the 27 on the door? Al has hidden the number 27 in almost all of his albums. On the cover of the album Poodle Hat, for instance, there’s a boy scout with a 27 on the patch of his uniform. It’s not surprising he would do a song or two about home maintenance. He graduated high school at 16 as valedictorian then went to CalTech where he graduated with an architectural degree.
you gotta do "Weird Al Yankovic - Hardware store" after this if you haven't already, thats also about tools, obviously. since he had Mario in the background, the other guy should hqave been Luigi, that would be perfect.
Please please PRETTY PLEASE cover Ebay by Weird AL. It's one of my faves and totally genius (as Weird Al is). BTW, if you get the chance to see him in concert, GO! It's absolutely worth it!
This is better than a New Year's Eve countdown. I feel like each 1 gets you closer to 1 I really want you to do, but each 1 is also a treat in and of itself. I'm still pushing for "You Don't Love Me Anymore" & after that everything will feel like a bonus.
I don't think there's ever been an official video of his "hardware store" song but it's still one of my favorite's from him and definitely worth a listen, it's not technically a parody of any song but it is suppose to be done on the style of the band "presidents of the united states of america"
Comedian Eddie Pepitone is the individual who has all the problems with his home. Weird Al know A LOT of comedians. Check out “Tacky” for more of his friends.
![[ REACTION ] Weird Al Yankovic - Handy](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LjWDIs-WxlY/mqdefault.jpg)
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"This is better than the original" yeah that's a common theme in the Weird Al universe.
Except Bohemian Rhapsody.
@@cgrimes34 Smells like Nirvana
Real talk
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Best part is that the "back up dancers"are actually members of his band, the drummer and guitarist, respectively.
They look so on point here.
Bro I didn’t even know that, they’re my favorite part of the video 😂
I mean Hardware Store is just a natural follow-up to this. Weird Al original and crazy fast flows.
A song that makes rappers give respect.
Let's not forget "I'll Repair For You."
I performed Hardware Store as spoken word poetry for my high school's yearly poetry night. This was the year after I did the same with Albuquerque. I still have both memorized and can recite them both (including Hardware Store at full speed) at any moment.
@@TheFhqwhgadsLimit my dad did the same thing but with "it's the end of the world" by REM
@@TheFhqwhgadsLimit I would like to see the lyrics typed out, no copy paste, right here. I’ll trust you on that if the time frame is reasonable. Just to impress you back really quickly, pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a word I learned in third grade, and I can spell it in under 6 seconds (not typing. That took much longer, lol).
I'm a Handyman and I love this song! 😋
Still Rocking My screwdriver. Got the whole world Thinking I'm Macgyver ✌😄
I'm essentially a handyman. I can confirm the usefulness of the advice in the video.
"That's Your Horoscope for Today"
Totally underrated Weird Al. song.
The cliche that’s always repeated is that Weird Al parodying your song is a sign that you really made it as an artist, but the reality is, going back even to his earliest albums, he’s also parodied a lot of flavor of the month artists and one hit wonders who were just big at the time of that particular album. So yeah, sometimes he takes on an iconic, untouchable song and just has fun with it. Other times he takes something kind of disposable and produces something a lot more fun. This, in my opinion, is definitely one of the latter cases.
"Taco Grande" is a prime example -- a beast of a track, which is a parody of "Rico Suave," a song nobody remembers. If you like Mexican food, you've gotta check that one out.
I'm not gonna say the original is an all time classic song, or that Iggy is a talented artist. That being said, Fancy is a jam in my opinion. Its got a distinct beat that she flows well on. The lyrics arent of any real substance but that's not at all unusual for rap. I think this parody is proof enough that the song itself is fine, its the artist people don't like.
Headline News didn't really age well. Not that it's offensive, just a lot of very dated references.
He often goes after things that hang out in the top 1 slot for too long or that are played too much on the radio
Well, to be honest, most of his songs were parodies of one hit wonders.
Name another song from the Knacks besides 'My Sharona', or by the Greg Kihn band besides Jeopardy, It was just surprising when he picked Michael Jackson and Madonna. Even when he did 'Smells like Nirvana', nobody ever thought they would be anything more than a flash in the pan or at best a cult classic.
The cover that he did of Hamilton is bonkers!! No funny lyrics, just a polka rendition of the entire Hamilton soundtrack in like 5 mins. It’s so awesome
With Christmas coming up, another great one would be "The Night Santa Went Crazy." Used to laugh for ages at this as a kid.
Or Christmas at ground zero.
Hell yes!
Yes...the extra gorey version!
@@robvin94 YES Christmas at Ground Zero had wonderful Merry Minuet vibes. Hands down my favorites when I was a teen.
Or "Christmas at Ground Zero"
Hardware Store is a natural after this. I'm glad that you are enjoying this man's work.
Yesss I just commented that as one to check out also :) me and my brother are watching his reactions and loving his videos.
I get this song stuck in my head every time I perform a fixation on my house. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
The Saga Begins please, I'd love to hear you disect that.
Weird Al introduced me to so much good music out there. When I was younger, I heard "Smells like Nirvana" before "Smells like Teen Spirit". In my early thirties, I heard "Foil" before "Royals". His ear for hearing well made music is amazing. I think it would be worth your time some of the songs his parodies were based after.
If I remember correctly, this was also part of a group of videos that was community project to put out one video a day for seven days, each from a different creative group. I think Tacky was another. It's been a few years though & my memory is bit fuzzy on the details. It was an impressive undertaking though & some works had surprisingly high production values.
You need to do “Bob”. Given your appreciation of clever writing you’ll love it.
He just did.... And it was exactly the reaction we hoped for
@@LN-Lifer I loved his Jeff Goldblum moment when he figured it out. "Oh my god.... Oh my god O.O"
@@Silhouex Agreed.
weird al has one called Hardware Store, there is no official video, only audio but it's really good
You should also check out his Ebay song!
I always enjoy you don't love me anymore. It's one of his slower songs.
I like Headline News but most of it will go over people's heads if they aren't familiar with the news stories.
@@XanderHarris1023 It's already funny, but it gets even more hilarious when you find out that it's ALL REAL.
Hardware Store has one of the most difficult raps ever.
Some might even say impossible.
Al said he had to speed up the audio to get to that speed, but it's still so much of a mouthful that he doesn't perform it live.
I really love being able to see the video clearly in the corner now. The microphone and pop filter never change and aren't that interesting to look at. But it's good to see them briefly at the beginning of the video. This is just right, now.
Weird Al doesn't do parodies. He makes amazing music and all those other posers parody his stuff.
Change my mind.
In DIRE NEED of a reaction to The Saga Begins & Yoda!!
I appreciate the Weird Al love!
I love what you said about parodies. Sometimes I hear Al's version before the original song and I don't even know it's a parody.
My favorite parts are how he sings on key, and you can easily understand him. I also like how hilarious it is.
Love all your Weird Al commentary vids, but I think many of us are waiting for you to get to his Hardware Store, and Albuquerque songs. ;)
This guy gets it.
Yeah those are both awesome songs in their respective way.
One More Minute is gonna be GREAT when you get there.
A fitting video after this would be Weird Al’s Hardware Store. Also I think you’d like his polkas
Almost every reaction to this video misses the Mario wannabe in the back on the chorus.
Did not notice before, but cannot unsee it now:)
Every reaction has missed the fact that when he mows the lawn, he runs over the CAT.
Also, for those of us old enough to remember, there is something very 'Schneider' (TV sitcom "One Day At A Time") about Al's get-up. Except for being blond (Schneider was brunette). The character was the apartment building handyman and considered himself a 'ladykiller', so it's in keeping with the double entendres and suggestive lyrics.
@@chris...9497 OMG I didnt even realize that lmao. Now Ill never forget it lol
I clicked so fast, love it! Weird Al is a treasure.
a complicated song is one of my all time faves from weird Al.... hoping you will eventually check that one out
I started work for a local handyman company in 1984 and I'm still handy today.Grinning from ear to ear...I'm a jack of all trades,but a master of none.Certified pool operator too.I'm really enjoying your Weird Al stuff.🤘✌
First World Problems by Weird Al!
I am so glad that you have become a weird Al fanboy. I’ve known about him since I was in high school in the late 80s so it’s really cool that someone with an awesome TH-cam channel like yourself has discovered him and enjoys his work. For all the tongue in cheek stuff that he does, I find that overall a lot of his humor is very sophisticated and a lot of people don’t understand it. His humor is definitely geared towards people with a large well developed vocabulary.
How have you not reacted to the saga begins by wierd al yet?
Al’s style parody of Queen, called ‘Ringtone’, never gets as much coverage as it deserves.
Your commentary has me laughing. Thanks for your content.
Sir, your videos have become a welcomed dose of serotonin. I was listening through earbuds and laughing. My husband thought I had gone 'round the bend! 🤣😂🤣
Damn you ripped fancy hard. "At least this is coherent"
Love your reactions.
In all fairness, if I hired a handyman and they turned up scantily clad, I would have concerns.
Please review one of his Polka mixes, that's where he shows his musical genius.
When he hits his thumb perfect, owwwww just like the noise in Fancy segway.
I love it that Weirld Al didn't even bother with the fake mustache in the leaf blower scene. I had never noticed that before. Good reaction MrLBoyd. Keep 'em coming.
You're doing enough Weird Al reactions that you may want to consider putting them in their own playlist...
Welp, I think it's time he stepped into some Weird Al originals with "Hardware Store"
That's my favorite of his self composed tunes and it fits so well.
Weird Al got a degree in architecture to please his parents, so he really could potentially do all this work, funny enough!
The man is an actual genius, and this how he chooses to enrich the world. Well played Al...well played 😭😭😍😍😂😂
Weird Al is a modern wonder of the world
I love how the backup dancers are cosplaying Mario and Luigi :D
When you're all done with Weird Al, I'd love to know what songs make your personal Top 5.
It's been funny to see how fast his top 5 and top 10 have filled out!
everytime i watch this guy i get that NPR vibe
i feel like based his aperance in this on Snyder from one day at a time a 70's sit com
Weird Al’s Amish Paradise was a interesting take on Coolio’s song Gangsta Paradise
His originals are very good, for this time of the year, may I suggest "Christmas at Ground Zero".
You know you'll have to end this entire weird Al series eventually by watching and reacting to his movie UHF. Its a must, potentially.
Glad I found you! Your comment about Al staying on topic was hilarious.
There are so many things about this song/video so here’s just two:
Did you notice the 27 on the door? Al has hidden the number 27 in almost all of his albums. On the cover of the album Poodle Hat, for instance, there’s a boy scout with a 27 on the patch of his uniform.
It’s not surprising he would do a song or two about home maintenance. He graduated high school at 16 as valedictorian then went to CalTech where he graduated with an architectural degree.
BTW if it wasn't mentioned his outfit and look is that of the character Dwayne Schneider, the handyman from "One Day at a Time"
I want to rip this whole playlist to VHS and put it on the shelf next to my old compilation of Weird Al music videos.
The impression that "Weird Al" Yankovic's version was the original is a complaint that a lot of artists have about his parodies.
Finally, he did "Handy." This song will make an excellent advertisement piece! 😂👍
you gotta do "Weird Al Yankovic - Hardware store" after this if you haven't already, thats also about tools, obviously.
since he had Mario in the background, the other guy should hqave been Luigi, that would be perfect.
Neat reference in there, the "bag of tricks" he holds up is clearly Felix the Cat's magic bag
With the Christmas coming up I recommend two of his songs. The Night Santa Went Crazy and Christmas at Ground Zero.
One of my favorites!!
You should react to "That's your horoscope for today" One of Weird Al's originals.
I don't know if anyone caught on that the denim outfit is also a parody of Schneider, the maintenance man from the 70's TV show One Day At A Time!
THANKS for having the video visible again
You have to listen to "We re all doomed". I was dead because I was laughing way hard..
Thank you for reacting to this one!!
Must check UFH! His theme from his movie UHF!
Please please PRETTY PLEASE cover Ebay by Weird AL. It's one of my faves and totally genius (as Weird Al is). BTW, if you get the chance to see him in concert, GO! It's absolutely worth it!
Hardware store would be a great follow up to this song
about 3/4 the way through I realized Weird Al is a blond Schneider from One Day at a Time.
I feel Weird Al patterned his handyman persona off Pat Harrington Jr. playing handyman Dwayne Schneider on the 1975 sitcom "One Day At A Time"
You need to see Headline News, parody of The Incredible Crash Dummies
Haha! Your response was cracking me up.
Weird Al is a national treasure.....
Did you know Weird Al also does original songs? I nominate "Good Enough For Now"
Hardware Store
Dare to be Stupid
Mr. Popeil
Germs! In the style of Nine inch Nails
This is better than a New Year's Eve countdown. I feel like each 1 gets you closer to 1 I really want you to do, but each 1 is also a treat in and of itself. I'm still pushing for "You Don't Love Me Anymore" & after that everything will feel like a bonus.
"fancy is a parody of this" BLESS YOUR LIFE MAN THIS IS SUCH BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL!!!!! THIS SONG IS MY THEME SONG!!!!
I love how in this Video he looks like Handyman Dwayne F. Schneider (Pat Harrington Jr.) from the TV Show One day at a time from 1975! 😊
Weird Al has a movie from the mid 80s, it is called UHF. Worth a watch.
no cap, I like this better than original as well.
List top 10 weird al. I watch them on repeat
Another great song that uses this beat is Lo Key - Nasty from Jack Yo Beats vol 3. Much different genre of music but it slaps.
Always makes me think of Schneider from One Day At A Time
Can’t end the day here in Texas without a reaction to Al.
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I don't think there's ever been an official video of his "hardware store" song but it's still one of my favorite's from him and definitely worth a listen, it's not technically a parody of any song but it is suppose to be done on the style of the band "presidents of the united states of america"
Welcome to the phenomena of liking the Weird Al version better.
This is one of the best reasons to listen to Weird Al: You can get the melodies, but with lyrics that make sense.
I just love how Weird Al looks like 1979 Larry Bird in this video! lol!
"Fancy was the parody of this one" Oh my god that's too good.
Finally, a reaction video in which I don't have to strain to watch the mini video. I'm assuming due to copyright issues but still.
You gotta listen to Hardware Store by Weird Al
I suggest that you check out Couch Potato or A Complicated Song or You're Pitiful
Comedian Eddie Pepitone is the individual who has all the problems with his home. Weird Al know A LOT of comedians. Check out “Tacky” for more of his friends.
I would hire this guy if he really did all those repairs! Great video. Also watch Tacky which parodies Happy.
🍻 from Edmonton...
Thx for these..
Mandatory Fun may well have been his absolute best album.