Return of the Weird One
06/16/09 09:02 PM
The lyrics are Al’s usual blend of observational witticism and humor. His ability to hold a magnifying glass up to the fads and ephemera that grip our collective culture and then turn those phenomena back in on themselves is one of the secrets to his longevity.
Yankovic’s other great talent is his dedication to recreation. As with his previous hits, the musical impersonation in this tune is shockingly accurate with Al and the band taking bits from Door’s classics like “Light My Fire” “Strange Days” “Riders On The Storm” and “The End” and mixing them into a melange that sounds like it could be a lost track from the band’s actual catalogue.
The video, created by Liam Lynch, plays like an homage to the Oliver Stone biopic. I must say I was a bit shocked at the visual similarity created between Yankovic and The Lizard King when Al dawns Morrison’s trademark silver-belted leather pants and ruffled white shirt.
So without further ado, here’s Craigslist by Weird Al Yankovic.
Enjoy the weirdness.
Added: Turns out the Door’s own Ray Manzarek is playing keyboards on the track. I guess that makes it bonafide.
-Quoth the Raven
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