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  2. Amish Paradise - Wikipedia

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    "Amish Paradise" [1] is a 1996 single by satirist "Weird Al" Yankovic. It is a parody of the hip hop song " Gangsta's Paradise " by Coolio featuring L.V. (which itself is a reworking of the Stevie Wonder song " Pastime Paradise ").

  3. List of songs recorded by "Weird Al" Yankovic - Wikipedia

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    with new music by "Weird Al" Yankovic "Amish Paradise" Bad Hair Day (1996) The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic (2009) Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) (rerecorded version) Parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio feat. LV (which is a reworking of the Stevie Wonder song "Pastime Paradise").

  4. Bad Hair Day - Wikipedia

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    In "Amish Paradise", Yankovic raps about the simple Amish way of life in an ironically boastful style. On January 15, 1996, Yankovic began recording the lead single for the album, "Amish Paradise". [3] [5] Yankovic felt that parodying Coolio would pay off, because Coolio had "such an identifiable image that a lot of things could be done [with ...

  5. "Weird Al" Yankovic released his first new song in a few years. We spoke with him about that, his lengthy career and more ... who was initially unhappy with “Amish Paradise,” Al’s take on ...

  6. Weird Al Yankovic Recalls Andy Samberg Calling Him for ... - AOL

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    Yankovic, best known for his comedic parodies of songs such as "Polka Face" (Lady Gaga's "Poker Face") and "Amish Paradise" (Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise"), attended the 2024 Children's Hospital ...

  7. Vermont university to offer class on the music of … Weird Al ...

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    Weird Al Yankovic. Chris Morris. March 26, 2024 at 12:14 PM ... course will be available both to students and those in the community who hope to do a deep dive on sings like “Amish Paradise ...

  8. "Weird Al" Yankovic - Wikipedia

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    One of Yankovic's most controversial parodies was 1996's "Amish Paradise", based on "Gangsta's Paradise" by hip-hop artist Coolio, which, in turn, was based on "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder. Reportedly, Coolio's label gave Yankovic the impression that Coolio had granted permission to record the parody, but Coolio maintained that he never did.

  9. 'Weird Al' Yankovic's Name Has 'Come Up in ... - AOL

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    Is it time for "Weird Al" Yankovic to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Since the 65-year-old parody musician's career began in the 1970s, he's earned legitimate hits, won five Grammy ...