#soundtrack: UHF - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack And Other Stuff

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Weird Al Fact #55:

The song UHF was written and recorded before the idea for the movie UHF came to be.

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“Weird Al” Yankovic - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff / 1988

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My original Weird Al cassettes. Missing from this photo is WEIRD AL YANKOVIC IN 3-D. I’m pretty sure it’s down there in those bins, but I couldn’t find it. Now that I think about it, I also have ALAPALOOZA. I didn’t see that one down there either.

It’s been said that smell is the strongest of the human senses in terms of its connection to memory; that a smell can bring back a person, place, or emotion more effectively than any of the other senses.

But I’d argue that music is right up there with smell in terms of evoking certain memories. How many times have you heard a song and thought, “oh man, every time I hear this I think of [insert memory here]”?

While my mother was a musical person (this is really an understatement since music was her career), she was also very careful about what kinds of music she’d let her kids listen to. We were pretty much relegated to show tunes, orchestral and choir pieces, film scores, and the Maranatha! brand of Christian music that was on the rise in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Anything outside of that—and especially secular rock music—was pretty much a “no-no.”

This doesn’t mean, though, that we kids didn’t find clever ways to get everything from Madonna to Def Leppard into the house. We used to put the stuff on cassettes and give it some moral-sounding label, like “Children’s Hymns.” No one had any idea.

Until one of our babysitters gave us the cassette Weird Al Yankovic in 3-D and someone didn’t hide it well.

My original Weird Al cassettes. Missing from this photo is WEIRD AL YANKOVIC IN 3-D. I’m pretty sure it’s down there in those bins, but I couldn’t find it.

Somehow—perhaps it was because I was the oldest—I was the one that was responsible for smoothing the waters. I explained to her that this was funny; that it was completely innocent because it made fun of modern songs. She not only bought it, she was open to listening to it.

To my surprise, she enjoyed the album. What shocked me most was that her favorite song was “Nature Trail to Hell”; the tune not only had the word ‘hell’ in it, it was pretty graphic in skewering the gory slasher movie phenomenon that was all the rage in the mid-1980s.

There was some kind of irony in that, I thought. The least innocent song on the album turned out to be the one she not only heralded as the most humorous, she made me put it on in the car everywhere we went. The memories of those quick trips to the pharmacy, bank, or grocery store remain some of the strongest of my mother—probably because of that song.

As years went on, Weird Al remained a part of my life. “Yoda” championed my days on the Honor Society with my friend Susie Brush. “UHF” was that song I blasted on the highway back and forth between my early days at the University of Rhode Island and home. “Jurassic Park” was with me when I lived in Narragansett and waitressed at the now-abandoned Larchwood Inn, “She Drives Like Crazy” was my summers on the lake, and “Skipper Dan” was the theme for serving as a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding.

When I met my husband Nathan, I discovered he was a huge fan of Weird Al as well. I was over the moon when I was able to get tickets to the Connecticut stop on his Strings Attached tour, and we had a blast creating new memories with old songs.

The final moment of Al’s performance on the Strings Attached tour featured a confetti cannon. I love this shot! Nathan took it.

Our getaway to the Weird Al Strings Attached tour

For information and a review of the concert itself, visit here: https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2019/07/08/Weird-Al-Yankovic-benedum-center-strings-attached-tour-review/stories/201907080068

Our car is packed and ready to go!

A start-the-road-trip photo of Nathan and I.

The Hilton Garden Inn in Preston, CT. It’s just about a mile from Foxwoods, is convenient to get to, and has the most on-time shuttle service I’ve ever seen. I usually take crappy photos of buildings, but I took this one and I think it’s actually good enough to be on a brochure! I’m very proud of myself.

We had a drive that was a bit longer than it should have been, but you know, it’s Connecticut, and the traffic here is always gridlocked for no reason (which is why you shouldn’t drive through it if you can avoid it. You can never get anywhere in a timely fashion around here). SO…even though we listened to our favorite Weird Al songs on the road, it was definitely time to crash!

Our room number. I always photograph the room number so I remember it, because sometimes I’ve booked again at the same hotel and gotten the same room. It’s nice to know!

A pre-concert cocktail–and always refreshing after a dip in the pool.

Nathan and I in the bar having dinner before the concert.

The garlic parmesan fries were fantastic, and they were very accommodating when I asked for melted butter!

Nathan and I on the hotel shuttle to Foxwoods. We’ve stayed a few places that have shuttles to various attractions. By far, this is the most prompt and reliable service we’ve ever experienced.

Our seats were in Orchestra left Row P, and it was a great view. We were also very surprised to find out we were sitting in a section with cup holders and a cocktail server.

For some reason I just really wanted a photo of us on this plastic cow, which is a photo opp spot at Foxwoods. Kinda weird, but whatever.

We were done by about one in the morning. That’s pretty good for a couple of old timers who were up at 6 a.m.

When we woke up the next morning, we were treated to lots of cool stuff on TV about the anniversary of the moon landing! (When we arrived home, we spent the rest of the day doing nothing but watching HBO’s miniseries FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON). There was something very magical about this.

Nathan stalks birds on the hotel property. There were a bunch of barn swallows with nests about.

While Nathan was birding, I enjoyed the pool.

Here’s a list of my top favorite Weird Al songs (and a couple of my husband’s favorites, too!) and where you can listen to them on Weird Al’s official YouTube channel.

“The Brady Bunch”

(Parody of “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats)

“Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D �� 1984

https://youtu.be/HUN-D8N_XhE

  “Buy Me a Condo”

(Original)

“Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D  – 1984

https://youtu.be/ZcJjMnHoIBI

  “King of Suede”

(Parody of “King of Pain” by The Police)

“Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D  – 1984

https://youtu.be/Gl1vulzQDwU

  “Theme from Rocky XIII (aka: The Rye or The Kaiser)”

(Parody of “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor)

“Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D  – 1984

https://youtu.be/0iwedkOmTGc

  “Nature Trail to Hell”

(Original)

“Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D – 1984

https://youtu.be/6d4VwmGSJUM

  “Dare to Be Stupid”

(Original)

Dare to Be Stupid – 1985

https://youtu.be/SMhwddNQSWQ

  “Yoda”

(Parody of “Lola” by The Kinks)

Dare to Be Stupid – 1985

https://youtu.be/8xqXucPKPqw

  “Addicted to Spuds”

(Parody of “Addicted to Love” by Robert Palmer)

Polka Party – 1986

https://youtu.be/ad0w59lBfXU

  “Here’s Johnny”

(Parody of “Who’s Johnny?” by El DeBarge)

Polka Party – 1986

https://youtu.be/NdnuGDt04es

  “Toothless People”

(Parody of “Ruthless People” by Mick Jagger)

Polka Party – 1986

https://youtu.be/v453Z-GR-38

  “Christmas at Ground Zero”

(Original)

Polka Party – 1986

https://youtu.be/t039p6xqutU

  “Fat”

(Parody of “Bad” by Michael Jackson)

Even Worse – 1988

https://youtu.be/t2mU6USTBRE

  “Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies”

(Parody of “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits)

UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff – 1989

https://youtu.be/0WPzFnZkZmI

  “UHF”

(Original)

UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff – 1989

https://youtu.be/NUi926ses94

  “She Drives Like Crazy”

(Parody of “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals)

UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff – 1989

https://youtu.be/4PdqNHyEyXY

  “Jurassic Park”

(Parody of “MacArthur Park” written by Jimmy Webb as performed by Richard Harris)

Alapalooza – 1993

https://youtu.be/gh4zvQfDhi0

  “Frank’s 2000” TV”

(Original)

Alapalooza – 1993

https://youtu.be/gbDostWXpcU

  “Amish Paradise”

(Parody of “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio)

Bad Hair Day – 1996

https://youtu.be/lOfZLb33uCg

  “The Night Santa Went Crazy”

(Original)

Bad Hair Day – 1996

https://youtu.be/0FJU4GrXztE

  “White and Nerdy”

(Parody of “Ridin’” by Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone)

Straight Outta Lynwood – 2006

https://youtu.be/N9qYF9DZPdw

  “Don’t Download This Song”

(Original; parody of 80s charity songs like “We Are the World”)

Straight Outta Lynwood – 2006

https://youtu.be/zGM8PT1eAvY

  “Craigslist”

(Original, but parodies The Doors)

Internet Leaks – 2009

https://youtu.be/y4sALru9IJk

  “Skipper Dan”

(Original)

Internet Leaks – 2009

https://youtu.be/a0cCRRFi1aA

  “Tacky”

(Parody of “Happy” by Pharrell Williams)

Mandatory Fun – 2014

https://youtu.be/zq7Eki5EZ8o

Wandering through the past with Weird Al It’s been said that smell is the strongest of the human senses in terms of its connection to memory; that a smell can bring back a person, place, or emotion more effectively than any of the other senses.

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Spam Lyrics - Weird Al Yankovic

Spam Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic

Spam in the place where I live (ham and pork) Think about nutrition, wonder what’s inside it now (oh boy) Spam in my luchbox at work (it’s the best) Really makes a darn good sandwhich any way you slice it at all If you’re running low, go to the store Carry some money to help you buy more The tab is there to open the can The can is there to hold in the spam Oh, spam on the table at home (ham and…

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Squeeze Box: The Complete Works of "Weird Al" Yankovic

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Legacy Recordings, home to definitive releases by the world’s foremost recording artists including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, Pink Floyd and Miles Davis, proudly presents Squeeze Box: The Complete Works of “Weird Al” Yankovic, a career-spanning box set of all fourteen of Al’s studio albums, remastered for CD and 150-gram vinyl, and lavishly housed in an exact replica of the artist’s signature accordion. In addition to his studio albums, Squeeze Box will also include a special 15th bonus album, Medium Rarities, featuring previously unreleased and non-album tracks selected by Weird Al, plus a 100-page book including a treasure trove of unseen photos and memorabilia. Squeeze Box will be officially released November 24, 2017, with a long-lead manufacturing time due to its unprecedented custom packaging. Fans have the opportunity to pre-order the box set now to be guaranteed delivery of this historic set, as only a limited number of sets will be manufactured after this pre-sale. Fans who pre-order here will also gain access to a private section of this site (via the “Access Pass”), where they will be able to enjoy exclusive videos of how Squeeze Box was created and made, factoids of Al’s career, and special video greetings from the master himself. LIST OF ALBUMS “Weird Al” Yankovic (1983) “Weird Al” Yankovic In 3-D (1984) Dare To Be Stupid (1985) Polka Party! (1986) Even Worse (1988) UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff (1989) Off The Deep End (1992) Alapalooza (1993) Bad Hair Day (1996) Running With Scissors (1999) Poodle Hat (2003) Straight Outta Lynwood (2006) Alpocalypse (2011) Mandatory Fun (2014) Medium Rarities (2017) Exclusive to Box Set Please note that all purchases are final. Due to manufacturing timelines, the box set will ship in Fall 2017. http://pledgemusic.com/weirdalyankovic

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Spatula City Lyrics - Weird Al Yankovic

Spatula City Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic

[Announcer:] There’s just one place to go for all of your spatula needs [Random Voice #1:] Spatula City [Random Voice #2:] Spatula City [Announcer:] A giant warehouse of spatulas for every occasion. Thousands to choose from in every shape, size, and color. And because we eliminate the middle man, we can sell all our spatulas factory direct to you. Where do you go if you want to buy name brand…

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She Drives Like Crazy Lyrics - Weird Al Yankovic

She Drives Like Crazy Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic

Where’d you learn how to steer You do eighty in second gear When you drive, I can’t relax Got your license from Cracker Jacks You just hit another tree These fender benders are killin’ me She drives like crazy Like no one else She drives like crazy And I’m afraid for myself They’ll put you behind bars We’re not playin’ bumper cars Did a great figure eight In the middle of the interstate Tires…

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Let Me Be Your Hog Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic Let me be your hog Let me be your hog, now (snort, snort) I said baby baby baby baby baby Baby baby baby baby baby baby

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UHF Lyrics - Weird Al Yankovic

UHF Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic

Put down your remote control Throw out your TV Guide Put away your jacket There’s no need to go outside Don’t you know that we control the horizontal We control the verticle, too We gonna make a couch potato out of you That’s what we gonna do now Don’t change the channel Don’t touch that dial We got it all on UHF Kick off your sneakers Stick around for a while We got it all on UHF Don’t worry…

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The Hot Rocks Polka Lyrics - Weird Al Yankovic

The Hot Rocks Polka Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic

If I could stick my hand in my heart Spill it all over the stage Would it satisfy you Would it slide on by you Would you think the boy is strange Ain’t it stra-a-ange If I could win If I could sing A love song so divine Would it be enough for your cheating heart If I broke down and cried If I cri-i-ied I said, “Ah no, It’s only rock ‘n’ roll But I like it Ah no, it’s only rock ‘n’ roll But I like…

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Isle Thing Lyrics - Weird Al Yankovic

Isle Thing Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic

Met this fine young thing At the local Circle K We made a date for a half past eight And I said, “What the hey?” So I journeyed to her crib And I let myself inside That chick was slouched down on the couch I think her brain was fried Couldn’t figure it out She wouldn’t even look at me Then I saw her eyes, she was hypnotised Cold glued to her TV “Hey, what’s your problem baby doll Let’s have a…

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The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota Lyrics - Weird Al Yankovic

The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic

Well, I had two weeks of vacation time coming After working all year down at Big Roy’s Eating And Plumbing So one night when my family the I were gathered ’round the dinner table I said, “Kids, if you could go anywhere in this great big world, now Where’d you like to go ta” They said, “Dad, we wanna see the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota” They picked the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota So…

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Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies Lyrics - Weird Al Yankovic

Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic

Beverly Beverly Hillbillies Huh, now lookie here people Listen to my story A little story ’bout a man named Jed You know something? That poor mountaineer They say he barely kept his family fed Now, let me tell you One day he was shootin’ Old Jed was shootin’ at some food When all of a sudden right up from the ground, there Well, there came a bubblin’ crude Oil that is Well, maybe you call it…

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Attack Of The Radioactive Hamsters From A Planet Near Mars Lyrics - Weird Al Yankovic

Attack Of The Radioactive Hamsters From A Planet Near Mars Lyrics – Weird Al Yankovic

They showed up on my doorstep just a couple weeks ago They looked so sweet and harmless Tell me, how was I to know They got a little too close to the microwave and then much to my surprise They grew to forty thousand times their original size They started mutatin’ right before my eyes Oh my Attack of the radioactive hamsters from a planet near Mars A race from a distant place They came in UFOs…