This whole section has been super important songs in Al’s oeuvre. This song, his second major hit, is another one that makes Al Al. It also is probably more remembered then his original to non fans because the hit itRead more…
Ricky (Parody of Mickey by Toni Basil a cover of Kitty by Racey)
Al’s first video. The introduction of Tress MacNeille to a lot of nerds. Check out our conversation over on facebook.com/groups/wereallyankovics or call us up at 302 72 WEIRD. Also check out our insta @wereallyankovics and out twitter @wendelyankovich. Faces byRead more…
I Love Rocky Road (Parody of I Love Rock and Roll by Joan Jett and The Arrows)
Another important song is Al’s history. Not just because it’s good, but because it helped create the Al we know, and the fame he has. This is his second video and helped secure his first album’s legacy. Listen for moreRead more…
Bob
Wow. Al’s loving tribute to Bob Dylan and palindromes. The video is pitch perfect. Exactly what it needed to be, even if he had already kinda spoofed it in UHF making fun of INXS referencing Dylan. One note: Steve getsRead more…
Happy Birthday
Al’s first Tonio K style parody. Originally part of his Placebo EP in 1981 and then as part of his first album in 1982. Everyone needs something else to sing to their kids for a birthday song, well here itRead more…
Truck Drivin’ Song
Al parodies the songs of late 70’s truck driving classics. Yep, apparently that was a thing. He also seems to swing close to the classic Lumberjack song from Monty Python. Definitely an interesting song as it can be interpreted aRead more…
Canadian Idiot (Parody of American Idiot by Green Day)
Al’s inside the box parody of Green Day. As we describe it, not the most imaginative song, but he does the work and puts in all the details. Name a Canadian thing, it’s in there. At this point, Al’s bandRead more…
Foil (Parody of Royals by Lorde)
From Mandatory Fun, this Lorde parody is well crafted, but a little shorter then you hope. The video (from College Humor) has great cameos including Patton Oswalt as was one of the 8 videos released daily to promote Mandatory Fun.Read more…
Sports Song
The fans once signed a petition to get Al to do the halftime show. And while it would be amazing, he hasn’t done one yet. But inspired by the enthusiasm of fans Al did do a song about all theRead more…
Gump (Parody of Lump by the Presidents of the United States of America)
Al parodies a song by some friends of his, and a movie that gave Tom Hanks his second Oscar. Although it might not be Al’s most creative parody, this fun tune is helped by the rocking music of POTUSA andRead more…
My Bologna (Parody of My Sharona by The Knack)
Our first true parody, and Al’s official parody too. This is the beginning of Al for all purposes. Recorded in the bathroom outside his college’s radio station, then bought by Capital Records on the behest of the lead singer ofRead more…
Mr. Frump In The Iron Lung
One of Al’s classics from his college days at California Polytechnic State University, this is a fun song that shows both the strangely dark humor Al has, as well as his inventiveness. Using the air release valve of his accordionRead more…