Headline News (song)

"Headline News" is a parody song by "Weird Al" Yankovic. Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (ˈjæŋkəvɪk born October 23 1959 is a Grammy Award winning American singer Musician, actor satirist Permanent Record Al In The Box is a four disc compilation boxed set of songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic. A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of 7 inch Vinyl records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s Christmas At Ground Zero is an original song by "Weird Al" Yankovic. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Scotti Brothers Records (sometimes spelled Scotti Bros Records) was a California -based Record label founded by Tony and Ben Scotti In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (ˈjæŋkəvɪk born October 23 1959 is a Grammy Award winning American singer Musician, actor satirist Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (ˈjæŋkəvɪk born October 23 1959 is a Grammy Award winning American singer Musician, actor satirist " Achy Breaky Song " is a song by "Weird Al" Yankovic. " Amish Paradise " is a single by parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic. Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (ˈjæŋkəvɪk born October 23 1959 is a Grammy Award winning American singer Musician, actor satirist It is a parody of the Crash Test Dummies's alternative 1993 hit "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm". Crash Test Dummies is a Canadian Folk-rock group from Winnipeg Manitoba, popular in the early 1990s This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993. Events January " Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm " is a single by the Canadian Folk-rock group Crash Test Dummies, featured on their 1993 album God Shuffled His

1 Track listing
2 Release
3 Lyrics
4 Concert lyrics
5 Music video
6 Notes
7 Chart positions
8 See also
9 References

Track listing

The following tracks are on the single:

"Headline News" – 3:46
"Christmas At Ground Zero (Alternate Mix)" – 3:07

The promo single only contains "Headline News".

Release

The "Headline News" CD single was released to coincide with the release of the box set entitled Permanent Record: Al In The Box. Permanent Record Al In The Box is a four disc compilation boxed set of songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic. The song was never officially released on a studio album and was formerly available as a CD single, the cover of which was a parody of the Crash Test Dummies album God Shuffled His Feet. A CD single (abbreviated to CDS) is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single Crash Test Dummies is a Canadian Folk-rock group from Winnipeg Manitoba, popular in the early 1990s God Shuffled His Feet is the second Album by the Crash Test Dummies, released in 1993. The song, however, does appear on Yankovic's Greatest Hits Volume II album. Greatest Hits Volume II is a compilation CD of songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic that features his best known songs that did not appear on "Weird

Lyrics

Part of the humor of the song lies in that it, being a reworking of the Crash Test Dummies hit "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" which told the story of three abnormal children, tells the story of three famous tabloid stories of the mid 1990s: Singapore caning American delinquent Michael Fay, figure skater Tonya Harding's then-boyfriend attacking her rival Nancy Kerrigan, and Lorena Bobbitt partially removing her husband's penis with a knife. Crash Test Dummies is a Canadian Folk-rock group from Winnipeg Manitoba, popular in the early 1990s " Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm " is a single by the Canadian Folk-rock group Crash Test Dummies, featured on their 1993 album God Shuffled His Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Singapore Caning is a Physical punishment (see that article for generalities and alternatives consisting of a number of hits (known as "strokes" or "cuts" with Michael Peter Fay (born May 30, 1975) is an American who was caned in Singapore as an 18-year-old (25 days before turning 19 on May Tonya Maxine Harding (born November 12, 1970) is an American figure skating champion Nancy Kerrigan (born October 13, 1969 in Stoneham Massachusetts) is a two-time American Olympic Figure skating medalist John Wayne Bobbitt (born March 23 1967 in Buffalo New York) and Lorena Leonor Bobbitt ( Née Gallo (born 1970 in John Wayne Bobbitt (born March 23 1967 in Buffalo New York) and Lorena Leonor Bobbitt ( Née Gallo (born 1970 in The penis (plural penises, penes

Other humor revolves around the fact that many of the parody lyrics mimic the lyrics of the original song:

Original: Once there was this kid who got into an accident and couldn't come to school

Parody: Once there was this kid who took a trip to Singapore and brought along his spray paint

Original: Once there was this girl who wouldn't go and change with the girls in the changing room

Parody: Once there was this girl who swore that one day she would be a figure skating champion

Original: Then there was this boy whose parents made him come directly home right after school

Parody: Then there was this guy who made his wife so mad one night that she cut off his weiner

And of course more humor is derived from the fact that Yankovic imitates the Crash Test Dummies lead vocalist, Brad Roberts' low baritone voice and his peculiar vocal expressions.

Concert lyrics

Yankovic's Straight Outta Lynwood concert tour contains new lyrics as part of the medley, referencing Britney Spears, dealing with her 2007 head-shaving shock and underpants-less limousine trip in late 2006:

Once, there was this girl who

Rode around in limousines and didn't wear her undies

And when she finally cracked up

She shaved all of the hair off of her head

We couldn't understand it

It'd always just been there

Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm

Later in the tour, he changed it to reference Paris Hilton's DUI and imprisonment, and subsequent interview on Larry King Live:

Once, there was this girl who

Got herself a DUI and went away to prison

And when she finally came back

She spoke with Larry King on his talk show

Can someone tell me why we

Should give a crap about her

Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm

(Note: in some performances, the last two lines were sung as

He couldn't quite explain why

Anybody should care. Straight Outta Lynwood is the twelfth album by "Weird Al" Yankovic. Britney Jean Spears (born December 2 1981 is an American recording artist and entertainer A limousine (or limo) is a longer than normal Luxury car. The chassis may have been extended by the manufacturer or by an independent coach builder traditionally Larry King Live is an American talk show hosted by Larry King on CNN. . . )

Music video

The music video for Headline News parodies the "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" video. A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics The video uses the original video's theme of telling each news story as a one act play on stage before an audience of people. The video is included on "Weird Al"'s DVD "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection. "Weird Al" Yankovic The Ultimate Video Collection is a DVD by "Weird Al" Yankovic.

Jack Nicholson has a cameo in the audience. John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson (born April 22 1937) is an American Actor, internationally renowned for his often dark-themed portrayals
In the very beginning a midget is seen handing out programs instead of a child.
Yankovic appears as Brad Roberts, the Crash Test Dummies lead vocalist.
Al, throughout the video, parodies Brad Roberts' rather peculiar facial expressions.
The video features several cameos, including an appearance by Doug Llewelyn of People's Court fame, and long time radio show host, and Yankovic supporter, Dr. Demento. The People's Court is a television court show in which Small claims court cases are heard though what is shown is actually a binding arbitration. The People's Court is a television court show in which Small claims court cases are heard though what is shown is actually a binding arbitration. Dr Demento is the Stage name of Barret Eugene Hansen (born April 2, 1941) a Radio Disc jockey specializing in Novelty
The terminal that Michael Fay steps off has the number '27' on it, a number which Yankovic often hides somewhere in his music, videos, or albums.
During the shot of the Singapore prison, a hockey stick can be seen hanging on the wall of instruments of torture.
In the middle of the video, Rubén Valtierra is seen wearing a wig while playing the piano, an obvious jest at Ellen Reid, the main keyboard player for the Crash Test Dummies.
The book that Michael Fay supposedly wrote was called "Ouch! My Butt!" and had a picture of him pointing to his afflicted area. He also 'signs' the books by spraying spray paint on the inside jacket.
Judy Tenuta is uncredited as Lorena Bobbitt. Judy Tenuta (born November 7, 1956 in Oak Park Illinois is an American Entertainer, Comedienne, and accordionist. John Wayne Bobbitt (born March 23 1967 in Buffalo New York) and Lorena Leonor Bobbitt ( Née Gallo (born 1970 in
At one point in the video, a picture of Elvis is seen hanging on the wall.
The second time Al hums, black duct tape can be seen taped over his mouth.
Near the end, the camera moves to a different viewpoint. Al, still humming, leans back on his stool to remain in view and eventually falls off.
As the video closes, instead of parents as in the original video, odd couples are seen leaving; an insane man with a dog puppet on his hand with an attractive women, an elderly upperclassman (Dr. Demento) with a lower class overweight woman with curlers, a man with a "punk" girlfriend, and a man with a large sumo wrestler wearing an unbuttoned shirt. Dr Demento is the Stage name of Barret Eugene Hansen (born April 2, 1941) a Radio Disc jockey specializing in Novelty

Notes

"Headline News" was added to Yankovic's concert sets in the summer of 1994, months before it was officially released, making it one of only a few songs that Yankovic has performed live first, then later went on to be officially recorded and released.
One of many of Al's hit songs that feature the talents of manualist "Musical Mike" Kieffer. Manualism is the little-known art of playing music by squeezing
Yankovic has performed this song in concert with backing from the Crash Test Dummies. As Yankovic's version uses Kazoos, the Crash Test Dummies went out and got Kazoos, much to the surprise of Yankovic. The kazoo is a simple Musical instrument ( Membranophone) that adds a "buzzing" timbral quality to a player's voice when one vocalizes into it He later said that the group were particularly good sports.
The picture of Al on the single's cover is the same picture that appeared on the cover of his "In 3-D" album. "Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D, sometimes referred to simply as In 3-D, is the second album by "Weird Al" Yankovic, released

Chart positions

Year	Chart	Position
1994	Billboard Hot 100 (US)	No. 104

References

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