Al as accordionist!

[Orthography Enthusiast]

What song or songs would you point someone to if you wanted to offer proof for the idea that Al really is an accordionist of skill and finesse?

[weird_el]

Any of his polkas.

Syndicated Inc. has a lovely accordion solo and that may be the best thing it has going for it.

[TMBJon]

I think I would point to "Ode To A Superhero" because he takes a piano riff that is known the world over yet gives it a very unique makeover upon bringing it to accordion. Faithful, yet also distinctly Al.

[oddaustin]

I think most certainly that the accordion solo in "Everything You Know is Wrong" is the best example of how well Al can play the instrument.

[Orthography Enthusiast]

I love it that no two people have the same suggestion. Anybody else?

[JEDM]

I believe there was quite a bit of accordion work in "Ricky", if I'm not mistaken.

[Chrischrysanthemum]

SYNDICATED INC. that part is awesssssssome like fah realsz

[Big Spoon]

Like Austin said, Everything You Know Is Wrong would be the best, but, IMO, any of them would work.

[TMBJon]

I also agree with oddaustin now that I think about it. Doing a style parody of an accordion-centric band does have that upside. (Also the obvious suggestion of any polka.)

[weirdojace]

Everything You Know is Wrong is a great song for showing off Al's talent as a composer/arranger.

If you just want them to focus on the accordion, yeah, any polka. Or My Baby's in Love with Eddie Vedder.