Legacy Recordings has announced a soundtrack album for the Roku Channel original movie Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. The album features a selection of “Weird Al’s” greatest hits, some of which were newly recorded for the film, as well as a new original song (Now You Know) written and performed by Yankovic. Also included is the movie’s original score composed by Leo Birenberg & Zach Robinson (Cobra Kai, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin, Impractical Jokers: The Movie) and performed by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services and will also be released physically in 2023. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD and vinyl editions. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is directed Eric Appel and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Arturo Castro, Toby Huss and Julianne Nicholson. The comedy chronicles Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time. The movie premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and is making its debut on the Roku Channel today.
Here’s the album track list:
1. You Don’t Know Anything (Dialogue) – Diedrich Bader (0:10)
2. My Bologna (2022 version) – “Weird Al” Yankovic (2:09)
3. I Love Rocky Road (2022 version) – “Weird Al” Yankovic (2:36)
4. Another One Rides the Bus (2022 version) – “Weird Al” Yankovic (2:34)
5. Eat It – “Weird Al” Yankovic (3:18)
6. Like a Surgeon (2022 version) – “Weird Al” Yankovic (3:23)
7. Amish Paradise (2022 version) – “Weird Al” Yankovic (3:19)
8. Now You Know – “Weird Al” Yankovic (5:19)
9. Dr. Demento Opening Theme (Pico & Sepulveda) – The Roto Rooter Goodtime Christmas Band (1:33)
10. Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out the Barrel) – Cory Pesaturo (1:32)
11. Helena Polka – Cory Pesaturo (0:31)
12. The Chicken Dance aka The Bird Dance – The Emeralds (2:44)
13. Clarinet Polka – “Weird Al” Yankovic (0:36)
14. Beat on the Brat – “Weird Al” Yankovic (0:20)
15. Bowling with the Devil – Skunk Barf (0:13)
16. The Cobra Pit (1:09)
17. Demento’s Pool Party (4:08)
18. You’re All a Bunch of Slaves (Instrumental) – “Weird Al” Yankovic (1:32)
19. Guadalajara – César Ramírez, Omar Estrada & Cesar Chavira (1:16)
20. Back From the Dead (0:46)
21. Weird (0:53)
22. The Accordion (2:09)
23. Hay Boy (0:43)
24. The Closet (1:44)
25. Epiphany (0:52)
26. Cracked the Code (1:12)
27. On the Spot (0:36)
28. A Rare Gift (0:47)
29. My Parents (1:11)
30. Write Your Own Songs (1:21)
31. LSD Trip (2:06)
32. Al and Madonna (3:07)
33. A Parody of “Eat It” (1:35)
34. Drunk Driving (0:54)
35. You’re All I’ve Got (0:34)
36. Diner Kidnapping (1:23)
37. Heart of the Jungle (1:23)
38. Certified Platinum (1:28)
39. It’s All Business (2:38)
40. The Factory (1:23)
41. Dad Apologizes (2:09)
42. Raised Amish (3:11)
43. It’s Nothing (0:58)
44. Would You Be My Son? (0:39)
45. Al’s Speech (1:30)
46. In Memoriam (2:34)
Very nice. The movie was great , would recommend to diehard fans. Not facts of his life though