On his “Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour,” “Weird Al” Yankovic covered a total of 77 songs, ranging from Foo Fighters to Doobie Brothers to Smash Mouth. As he prepares to embark on a tour in 2025, it seems he’s added a few more cover songs to his repertoire, including Chappell Roan’s “HOT TO GO!”
“Weird Al” debuted his rendition of The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess track alongside comedian Will Forte at THUNDERGONG! — Jason Sudeikis’ annual charity event in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday night. Watch fan-captured footage below.
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Incidentally, someone recently launched a change.org petition encouraging “Weird Al” to cover “HOT TO GO!”, stating, “By bringing his unique humor and stylistic individuality to ‘Hot to Go!’, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has the power to uplift spirits worldwide, alleviating some of the turmoil that we all endure daily.”
“Weird Al”‘s “The Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour”is set to kick off in June 2025, promising to feature his biggest hits alongside fan favorites and live rarities. Visiting a total of 65 cities, the trek also teases an elaborate production including a giant video wall, multiple costume changes, and an eight-piece backing ensemble featuring Yankvoic’s original band. Tickets are available here.
As for Chappell Roan, on Friday she was nominated for six Grammys.
Weird Al + Will Forte covering Chappell Roan. pic.twitter.com/uXktbcQd2Y
— Thinkwert (@Thinkwert) November 10, 2024