So, you think you're a Weird Al fan, eh? Well, you didn't think it was as easy as just downloading an MP3 every so often and taping UHF off cable, did you?
Weird Al fans are definitely unique from fans of other recording artists, style of music aside. They're always looking for ways to celebrate their hero and help introduce others to his work, so when a project, campaign, or initiative comes along for whatever reason, Al fans will rally together to do whatever is necessary.
In 2002 fans successfully coerced MGM into releasing Al's 1989 cult classic UHF on DVD, in early 2006 it was announced that Shout! Factory would release all thirteen episodes of The Weird Al Show on DVD, and in June 2006 fans were able to raise $15,000 to sponsor a hopeful star for Al on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Three much-desired goals realized, so far.
But with all the different things fans can write for or request, where exactly does one start? Well, for the benefit of the Al fan on the go, look no further for all your grassroots needs. Below you'll find info about specific causes, links to the official sites (where applicable), descriptions of what you can do to help, and even priority statuses so you know exactly what to do first. It's your one-stop Al campaign resource center!
So do a little reading below and help out however you can. Remember, it's all for Al!
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Use the following address to write or e-mail James Blunt's management and express your disappointment that they have refused to let Al include the song on his upcoming The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic compilation!
Twenty-First Artists Ltd. Use the following address to write to Atlantic Records, and specifically to James Blunt's A&R representative, and express your outrage that they have forced Al to shelve his parody!
Mary Gormley All Things Yankovic is an authorized mirror site for the above song |
Letter Drives - Money Drives - Reissues - Requests
The following fan drives are relatively low-maintenance. All they will cost you is postage, your time, and a sheet of paper.
 priority: Essential
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How Also, send a heartfelt, personal letter to the Rock Hall Foundation (address below) to request Al's induction, including as much information as you can about Al's worthiness and merits.
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| BRING AL BACK TO EUROPE! priority: Medium
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| BRING AL TO THE UNITED KINGDOM! SUCCESS!!!
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| BRING AL BACK TO AUSTRALIA! SUCCESS!!!
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Are you a more well-to-do Al fan? One with a bit of disposable income? If so, then your help (and money) is needed below!
 priority: Essential
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GO FOR THE GOLD, OR PLATINUM, or whatever!
Throughout his career, Al has earned forty-four Gold and Platinum Records in the United States, Canada, and Australia...well, that's simply not enough! Do your part in helping the U.S. sales statuses for Al's body of work. You don't need to go overboard and buy hundreds of copies...just pick up one, and be sure it's from an actual retailer (as in, not an eBayer or second-hand store).
Use the chart below to help you decide what to purchase. Albums are arranged in order of priority. Don't rest until your collection's complete!
Have you been wondering what's keeping some of Al's projects from coming back into print? So have we. We have tried to track down the correct information for whichever company currently owns the distribution rights to a given project, so simply help convince them to rerelease Al's work by writing to the corresponding addresses.
As always, be polite and supportive in your messages.
| PETER AND THE WOLF priority: Essential
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Where Sony Music also has a handy-dandy feedback form to make such pleas. Be sure to select "Sony Masterworks" from the subject menu! |
| THE COMPLEAT AL priority: Medium
What The VHS release is long out of print, and The Compleat Al has never surfaced on DVD.
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| SAFETY PATROL priority: Medium
What The VHS release has been out of print for a few years, and Safety Patrol has yet to be released on DVD. |
| BABALU MUSIC! SUCCESS!!!
What Although the VHS release of Babalu Music! was reissued on June 3, 2003, it had yet to show up on DVD. A DVD was finally issued in 2011 as a bonus to Time Life's various I Love Lucy releases, such as The Essential I Love Lucy Collection.
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This section is for pretty much what one would think it's for. Below you will find links that can be used to request Al music or television appearances.
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