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When Rockstars Can’t Take a Joke…Just Ask Weird Al! Hotney 13 Streams • 3 months ago

The story of the musicians who turned down Weird Al's request to parody their songs.

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For every hit parody like "Eat It" or "Amish Paradise," there’s a story of a music legend giving Weird Al the green light. Getting that call from Al has become a badge of honor, a sign that your song has become part of pop culture, ready to be reimagined with lyrics about food, TV, or total nonsense. For decades, artists have lined up to let Al work his magic.

But what about the songs we never got to hear? The parodies personally shut down by some of the biggest artists on the planet? For a man who built a career as pop’s court jester, there are surprising moments when the kings and queens of the charts weren’t laughing. These are the stories of the parodies Weird Al was forbidden to make.

To understand why a "no" matters, you have to understand Al’s most important self‑imposed rule: he almost always asks for permission. Legally, parody often falls under “fair use,” but record labels and publishers love to ignore that, especially on YouTube. Early on, Al didn’t always ask, but his longevity is built on more than clever rhymes; it’s built on respect. He wants to be morally and relationally in the clear, not just legally safe.

That approach has saved him from feuds and lawsuits and cemented his reputation as one of the nicest guys in music. Most artists, from Nirvana to Chamillionaire, saw being asked as an honor. But that courtesy also gives artists the power to say "no." And when they do, Al walks away. The undisputed king of these rejections was Prince.

Al pitched ideas for “1999,” “When Doves Cry,” and “Kiss.” Every time, Prince’s camp answered with a decisive no. Al never got a real explanation. Ironically, Prince apparently laughed at “Fat,” Al’s parody of Michael Jackson’s “Bad,” but he still didn’t want his own songs touched. He was notoriously protective, even about other artists covering his work, once saying that covering a song makes the original “not exist anymore.”

Some rejections were more personal than mysterious. Paul McCartney shut down “Chicken Pot Pie,” a parody of “Live and Let Die,” because he didn’t want to promote meat. The joke was perfect, but McCartney, a committed vegetarian, offered “Tofu Pot Pie” instead. Al, also a vegetarian, passed because it just didn’t sing right.

Even close collaborators sometimes drew lines. Michael Jackson approved “Eat It” and “Fat,” even letting Al use the “Bad” subway set. But he refused a “Black or White” parody called “Snack All Night,” feeling the original’s message about racial harmony was too important to turn into a joke. Al understood completely.

Then there’s “Amish Paradise.” Al believed Coolio’s camp had approved the “Gangsta’s Paradise” parody, only to face public outrage when Coolio claimed he never signed off. Al was mortified and later apologized, while Coolio eventually admitted he’d overreacted.

Not every "no" was absolute. Eminem allowed “Couch Potato,” a “Lose Yourself” parody, on Al’s album but blocked a video, worried about his song’s legacy. Daniel Powter initially denied a “Bad Day” parody, then changed his mind too late—by then, Al had moved on to “White & Nerdy.” And James Blunt loved “You’re Pitiful,” but his label killed the release, so Al posted it online for free.

In the end, these rejections don’t weaken Weird Al’s legacy; they enrich it. They show an artist who values respect as much as laughs—and sometimes, the parodies we never got say as much as the ones we did.

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Assala & Ahmed Saad - Sabb Farhety | أصالة وأحمد سعد - سبب فرحتي | أغنية عيد الحب كاملة 2024 Hotney 17 Streams • 1 year ago

#Assala #أصاله #احمد_سعد #سبب_فرحتي
Assala & Ahmed Saad - Sabb Farhety | أصالة وأحمد سعد - سبب فرحتي | أغنية عيد الحب كاملة 2024

✶ Lyrics : Mohamed Shafaay | محمد شافعي
✶ Composition : Ahmed Saad | احمد سعد
✶ Arrangement : Mohamed Atef El Helw | محمد عاطف الحلو
✶ Digital Distribution : @rotanamusic
✶ Guitarist : Sherif Fahmy | شريف فهمي
✶ String Performance : Tamer Ghoneim | تامر غنيم
✶ String Arrangement : Mohammed Atef Al Helw | محمد عاطف الحلو
✶ Mix and Mastering : Hani Mahrous | هاني محروس
✶ Photographer : Ali Hamdan | علي حمدان
✶ Assala's Social Media Manager : Mido Helmy | ميدو حلمي
✶ Artistic Director : Tony Samaan | طوني سمعان
✶ Production Manager : Ashraf Salem | أشرف سالم
✶ General Music Supervisor : Fayek Hassan | فائق حسن

✶ Music Video by
Rotana Digital Media

✶ Executive Manager
Amir Shoushaa

✶ Digital Platforms Manager
Islam Bebo

✶ YouTube Manager
Mohamed H.Fox

✶ Motion Graphics
Ammar Aziz

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✶ Lyrics | الكلمات

يا حبيبي بعد الانتظار الدنيا جت صالحتني بيك
انت ألامان وباختصار لو كله مال
بسند عليك
انت اللي بيك احلو عمري ومهما يجرا
انا بلقى كل حلول مشاكلي لما بس بشوف عنيك

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انا كنت مين
قبل اما اشوف عينِك والين
قبل اما تيجي تنوري
قلبي وتمليني بحنين

ده بكلمتين
بتهوني الوقت الحزين
يا حبيبتي واما بتضحكي
بتحلّي ف عنيا السنين

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يا سبب فرحتي
يا مقاسماني سكتي
بتقويني ف دينتي
وانا جمبك مش هميل

انا ليكي بَنتِمي
يا آخري وأولي
ولا حاجة بتهمني
طول ما انا شايفك بخير

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الناس تفوت
وانتي اللي ثابته بدون شروط
سَكني واماني وملجأي
فاهماني حتى في السكوت

ملكيش شبيه
طمنتي قلبي وعيشتي فيه
هادية وبريئة وطيبة
وكفاية بس عنيكي دي

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مش بعرف اوصف فرحتي لما تغازلني بالكلام
وكفاية عندي انك شايفاني اهم واحدة ومن زمان
دايما بشوفني ف عينك الطفلة البريئة
حنيتك خلتني احس بكل تفاصيل لاهتمام

Lil Wayne Breaks Down His Process, Legacy & Staying Relevant for Decades| Artist Friendly Hotney 13 Streams • 7 months ago

Lil Wayne joins Joel Madden for a rare, thoughtful, and deeply reflective conversation on Artist Friendly as the show celebrates its 50th episode. One of the greatest rappers of all time, Wayne opens up about consistency, discipline, longevity, fatherhood, legacy, and what it truly takes to stay great over decades in music.

In this episode, Lil Wayne breaks down his creative process, why he never chased hits, and how staying consistent to himself became the foundation of his success. He reflects on growing up, leaving school early, the role his mother played in shaping his discipline, and how emotional intelligence helped him navigate fame and pressure at a young age.

Wayne also talks about sustainability in music, the danger of chasing spectacle, balancing success with real life, and being present as a father while managing a legendary career. From hip hop’s evolution to what separates greatness from popularity, this conversation offers timeless perspective from an artist who has lived through every era of the culture.

Watch now on Veeps, YouTube, Spotify, and all audio platforms.

What’s In This Episode
Celebrating the 50th episode of Artist Friendly with Lil Wayne
Why consistency matters more than hits or trends
Lil Wayne’s creative process and why he never aimed for success, only honesty
Growing up fast, leaving school early, and trusting instinct over formulas
The role Wayne’s mother played in shaping discipline and emotional intelligence
Longevity in hip hop and surviving multiple eras of the culture
Why chasing spectacle is dangerous and sustainability matters
Balancing fame, legacy, and fatherhood
Teaching kids reality, empathy, and balance
Why greatness is different than popularity
What it really means to be one of the greatest of all time

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About Artist Friendly:
On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today's breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as an artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn't just interviews — it's a masterclass in creative survival from those who've lived it.

Pink Floyd - Breathe (In The Air) [Live in HD] Hotney 22 Streams • 3 years ago

Filmed live on 20 October 1994 at Earls Court, London, UK. Restored & re-edited in 2019 from the original tape masters.

Atom Heart Mother Special Edition on CD & Blu Ray performed at Hakone Aphrodite Festival, Japan in August 1971. Out now: https://pinkfloyd.lnk.to/AtomHeartMotherHakone

50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' celebrated with new box set available March 24. Out now: https://pinkfloyd.lnk.to/DarkSide50th
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
**ABOUT P.U.L.S.E. RESTORED & RE-EDITED**
The P.U.L.S.E. concert film (helmed by esteemed director David Mallet) will be available as 2x Blu-ray and 2x DVD deluxe box sets, with the video footage having been expertly re-edited by Aubrey Powell/Hipgnosis from the original tape masters especially for The Later Years release in 2019. The cover design, originally created by Storm Thorgerson and Peter Curzon for the 2006 DVD release, has also been updated with photography by Aubrey Powell/Hipgnosis and Rupert Truman/StormStudios. The packaging artwork is designed by Peter Curzon from StormStudios, under the direction of Aubrey Powell/Hignosis.

This release also sees the reintroduction of the iconic pulsating light as per the original 1995 CD release, this time operated by 2 replaceable AA batteries. The deluxe packages include music videos, concert screen films, documentaries, Pulse Tour rehearsal footage & more, alongside a 60-page booklet.

P.U.L.S.E., originally released as an album in 1995, was recorded on the European leg of the Division Bell tour and the DVD and Blu-Ray packages include the whole live performance of ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ - the only full live filmed recording of this seminal album. The concert, filmed on 20 October 1994 at Earls Court in London, saw Pink Floyd play some of their classic tracks as well as highlights from the recently released album ‘The Division Bell’. Standout tracks include ‘High Hopes’, ‘Keep Talking’, ‘Sorrow’, ‘Wish You Were Here’, ‘Comfortably Numb’ and ‘The Great Gig In The Sky’.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Pink Floyd’s P.U.L.S.E. Restored & Re-Edited out now. Buy here: http://pinkfloyd.lnk.to/PULSE-Restored-Re-Edited

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蕭秉治 Xiao Bing Chih [ 外人 Dear Stranger ] Official Music Video Hotney 15 Streams • 3 years ago

蕭秉治 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐗 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 巡迴演唱會
演出日期：2023/5/6 (六)
演出時間：17:00
演出地點：高雄流行音樂中心（高雄市鹽埕區真愛路1號）
拓元售票 https://tixcraft.com/activity/detail/23_projectx

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以愛開始以愛結束
你永遠會住在我的靈魂最愛的人變成外人

蕭秉治 ╳ 葛大為首度聯手合作
2022年末心碎祝福單曲〈外人〉
從對宮遠遠望著請你要幸福快樂

曾經相愛的兩人，不可能成為全然的外人，即使分開過程痛苦，但這些碎片都是拚成自己的一部分，放手是一門必修課程，而藉由蕭秉治情感濃烈的詮釋，更是將這首歌中的遺憾與捨得，唱成了對彼此最深的祝福。

#蕭秉治
#外人
#全新單曲驚喜上線

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Music Credit

詞 Lyricist｜蕭秉治XBC、葛大為David Ke
曲 Composer｜蕭秉治XBC
製作人 Producer｜蕭秉治XBC
編曲 Music Arrangement｜林喆安 Z_AN_LIN
和聲編寫 Backing Vocals Arrangement｜蕭秉治 XBC
吉他 Guitar｜林喆安 Z_AN_LIN
電鋼琴 Electric Piano｜小卞 John pien
貝斯 Bass｜黃群翰 Chun Han Huang
鼓 Drums｜陳劭桁 Chen Shao Heng
和聲 Backing Vocals｜簡愛 Christine Chien
錄音師 Recording Engineer｜黃君富 Frank Huang
錄音室 Recording Studio｜B’in Music Studio
混音工程師 Mixing Engineer｜單為明 Shan Wei Ming
混音錄音室 Mixing Studio｜Lights Up Studio

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Video Credit
製作 Production｜十隻手指電影制作所有限公司 10 United Films
演出｜蕭秉治Xiao Bing Chih 、蒲禾菲AG
導演 Director｜張凱智 Kaichih Chang
監製Executive Producer｜辛樂兒 Belle Shin
製片 Producer｜張瀠之 Amo Chang
執行製片 Line Producer｜陳冠妤 Frish Chen
製片助理 PA｜王正元 Zheng Yuan Wang
製片組實習生 Intern｜張嫣凌 Valentina Chang
導演組實習生 Intern｜裘心慧 Amanda Chiu
攝影指導DP｜仉春霖Chun Lin Chang
攝影大助Focus Puller｜胡瑋洲 Wei Chou Hu
攝影助理 2nd AC｜李煜窚Yu Cheng Li、張哲銘Che Ming Chang
燈光師 Gaffer｜曾中成Zhong Cheng
燈光助理 Lighting Crews｜田峻榮Rong、戴錦霖 Chin Lin Tai
美術指導 Art Director｜王敬捷 Bobby Wang
美術執行 Production Executive｜廖庭可 Tinco Liao
造型師 Stylist｜董子瑄 Dou Tung
妝髮 Make & Hair｜何建勳 Freddy

蕭秉治團隊 Xiao’s Team
造型 Stylist｜林修瑋 Xiu Wei Lin
造型助理 Stylist Assistant｜林昕穎Xin Ying Lin
化妝 Make up｜丁詩穎Ting Shih Yin（花心工作室）
髮型 Hair Style｜郭泰驛 Laurance Kuo
髮型助理 Hair Style Assistant｜張心妍 Yen Chang
平面攝影 Photographer｜周浩詠 Hao Yung Chou

剪接 Editor｜許睿華 Reika Hsu、張凱智 Kaichih Chang
調光 Colorist | 詹謹嘉 Ben Chan @繼續映畫
調光助理 Colorist Assistant | 黃明偉 Willy Huang @繼續映畫

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