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Weird Al takes on Disney’s Jungle Cruise in his new song ‘Skipper Dan’
“Weird” Al Yankovic’s new song tells the tale of a man whose dream was to become a famous actor but instead ended up working on Disney’s Jungle Cruise ride. I have a feeling the story has happened more times in real life than many Jungle Skippers would like to admit.
Here’s the music video:
I’ve been a huge “Weird” Al fan since I was in elementary school and, as far as I can remember, this is the first time he’s written a song about a Disney attraction. It’s like two of my favorite worlds just collided… in a good way.
You can find “Weird” Al Yankovic online at his Web site and on Twitter.
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Love it!
Yeah! Backside of water!!!!
Perfect Weird Al
reminds me a lot of fountains of wayne. i didn’t realize weird al did anything other than popular song parodies.
Weird Al always has original songs on his albums. (usually parodying a certain genre)
Yes, this is the first Weird Al song to talk about a ride at Disney. Very funny, Al! Can’t wait for the next album.
Odd, he’s released at least one other single since his last album but no news on the next new album. Strange.
Well the new album is supposed to be called “Internet Leaks”, isn’t out? Maybe every song gets released this way.
It’s available for purchase as an mp3 on amazon.com. I just checked.
Awesome!!!..Weird Al rocks…
I like your comment Ricky- I felt like my worlds were colliding too- Al fan since elementary, Disney fan, AND- my name is Dan! I have the trifecta!
I like Weird Al. I worked on Jungle in 85~87. It is wonderful job! Not a career because of the pay, but hey, it’s great fun with great people.
A few technical notes. Only 24 cruises on an 8 hour shift (average). And we are skippers, not tour guides.