This has always been one of my favorite Weird Al songs.
How great is "I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead"?
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How great is "I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead"?
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Re: How great is "I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead"?
I once told people it would be on my funeral playlist; my dad used to listen to a lot of weird punk rock stuff in the 90s when I was growing up, so I have a certain appreciation for this particular song. It's definitely my favorite off the first album.
Al should bring it back on the album 14 tour!
Al should bring it back on the album 14 tour!
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Re: How great is "I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead"?
Great song! I considered it my theme song in high school and played the hell out of it during that time. Unfortunately, I probably overplayed back then to the point of semi-burning out on it, but I still think it's one of Al's best originals. Even if some of it no longer applies to him. (Big Macs and Jumbo Jacks?)
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Do any of the nine people who said it's not great want to speak up??
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There should be an option for SUPER great
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I'm finding it hard to believe that a majority of Weird Al fans don't even consider the song "Good"!
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I love this song
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The whole first album just doesnt feel like a Weird Al album. Almost like a punk/new wave feel. This is definitely one of the highlights for me
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Re: How great is "I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead"?
What he said.mrmeadows wrote:I'm finding it hard to believe that a majority of Weird Al fans don't even consider the song "Good"!
The lyrics aren't laugh-out-loud hilarious (although "Like, wow, man, can you relate?" is one of the best moments on the debut album), but I have a soft spot for Al songs that could pass as 'serious' songs with a few minor tweaks. And it's so freakin' catchy.
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y does not great have more votes than great? seriously
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