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Weird Al Returns with Original Hits | Music News
Weird Al Yankovic made a triumphant return to the NPR Tiny Desk with his full eight-piece band, delivering a rare and electrifying set of original songs after a 16-year wait. He wowed fans with tracks like “eBay,” which eerily mirrors the Backstreet Boys’ hit before he even wrote it, and a new original song — a rarity for the longtime parody artist. The set peaked with his iconic “The Saga Begins,” a Star Wars-themed parody of “American Pie,” performed sans costume but packed with emotion. It’s been nearly 20 years since his last Tiny Desk appearance, making this a special showcase of his…
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