Weird Al's a genius...this song would be funny if you'd either heard the original or seen the movie, but it's so much better if you're familiar with both. Even if you've seen/heard neither, it's still pleasant to listen to.
I love how he leaves a few references and similarities to the original song (like naming a new person at the beginning of the 2nd and 3rd verses), without it feeling forced or as if he'd just been too lazy to change them. It's not just this song either; that's one reason his parodies are so good in general.
And, of course, he can imitate so many musical and vocal styles, with just a hint of exaggeration -- from this to metal to boy-bands to rap...
This is a parody of "Piano Man" by Billy Joel.
Weird Al's a genius...this song would be funny if you'd either heard the original or seen the movie, but it's so much better if you're familiar with both. Even if you've seen/heard neither, it's still pleasant to listen to.
I love how he leaves a few references and similarities to the original song (like naming a new person at the beginning of the 2nd and 3rd verses), without it feeling forced or as if he'd just been too lazy to change them. It's not just this song either; that's one reason his parodies are so good in general.
And, of course, he can imitate so many musical and vocal styles, with just a hint of exaggeration -- from this to metal to boy-bands to rap...
Genius.