I'd like to retract my assertions of Weird Al's genius. He's certainly clever, and puts a lot of effort into his parodies, but the word "genius" is thrown around far too casually sometimes, my post from two years ago being one such time. I was just impressed by the multiple layers on which this song in particular was crafted. I still listen to it occasionally, but claiming that Al's a genius for creating it is going too far. Claiming that twice in a row is just cringe-worthy in retrospect, hence this update.
To add some actual content: note that the piano solo in the original is, in this version, played on Al's accordion. He's somewhat known for playing this less common instrument.
scolds past self
I'd like to retract my assertions of Weird Al's genius. He's certainly clever, and puts a lot of effort into his parodies, but the word "genius" is thrown around far too casually sometimes, my post from two years ago being one such time. I was just impressed by the multiple layers on which this song in particular was crafted. I still listen to it occasionally, but claiming that Al's a genius for creating it is going too far. Claiming that twice in a row is just cringe-worthy in retrospect, hence this update.
To add some actual content: note that the piano solo in the original is, in this version, played on Al's accordion. He's somewhat known for playing this less common instrument.