World of Weird Al Yankovic

I can definitely see it played as a video clip. They may only play part of it, but I think it will be represented in some form. I think Al could showcase the animated videos during the video clips, especially since he has less interviews to show. If he included WSD in the album, there shouldn't be a problem playing it on tour.

It would be really cool to see "WSD."

[QUOTE]Does anyone think he'll perform Living with a Hernia in memory of James Brown? Or not?


Here's an idea, to honor not only James Brown but the release of Rocky Balboa. After a video clip, stage goes dark (only sound is squeaking off-stage). Spotlight hits stage right, Al pushing a walker, dressed in boxer-style shorts {sorry AlGals not boxers} wearing a white wig and glasses. (He could also use that fake rubber chest from UHF). As he approaches center stage he calls "Adrienne! Adrienne!". After the second Adrienne, Jim starts playing the intro to Eye Of The Tiger/Rye Or The Kaiser. As Jim is playing, Al throws down the walker and begins to run up and down 3 or 4 steps on the stage with his arms in the air. Maybe, after second verse of the song, someone drapes the flag over Al's shoulders, and leads him off stage. Then Living With A Hernia starts. Al throws off the flag and runs back to center stage to sing the song. Near the end of this song, people keep trying to lead Al off stage but he keeps running back to sing more. Finally, he puts on a boxing glove, pretends to punch out the helpers, and finally yells "I Feel Good!!!". Then the stage goes dark for the next song. Sorry if this post rambles a bit, but wanted to post before I lost the idea.

Wow. Impressive.

Very much so!

I like it.

Terri M.

sdog @ Jan 5 2007, 09:10 AM wrote:

Does anyone think he'll perform Living with a Hernia in memory of James Brown? Or not?


Here's an idea, to honor not only James Brown but the release of Rocky Balboa. After a video clip, stage goes dark (only sound is squeaking off-stage). Spotlight hits stage right, Al pushing a walker, dressed in boxer-style shorts {sorry AlGals not boxers} wearing a white wig and glasses. (He could also use that fake rubber chest from UHF). As he approaches center stage he calls "Adrienne! Adrienne!". After the second Adrienne, Jim starts playing the intro to Eye Of The Tiger/Rye Or The Kaiser. As Jim is playing, Al throws down the walker and begins to run up and down 3 or 4 steps on the stage with his arms in the air. Maybe, after second verse of the song, someone drapes the flag over Al's shoulders, and leads him off stage. Then Living With A Hernia starts. Al throws off the flag and runs back to center stage to sing the song. Near the end of this song, people keep trying to lead Al off stage but he keeps running back to sing more. Finally, he puts on a boxing glove, pretends to punch out the helpers, and finally yells "I Feel Good!!!". Then the stage goes dark for the next song. Sorry if this post rambles a bit, but wanted to post before I lost the idea.

Sounds impressive, but one problem: Why would Al sing a James Brown song dressed as Rocky? Is there eniough time to change costumes in between songs?

Stu Pidasso @ Jan 5 2007, 10:30 AM wrote: Why would Al sing a James Brown song dressed as Rocky?

Probably because "Living in America" debuted in "Rocky IV."

Al has not performed Living With A Hernia since the OFDE tour. It is one of my favorite Al songs. It would seem like a perfect time for a revival (the tribute to James Brown plus the renewed interest in Rocky). I would love to see this performed live again!

My guess is that if LWAH does show up in the setlist, it will be in the medley. That's usually where Al resurrects parodies that he hasn't performed in a while.