Alright, settle down. Nobody called Al a phony. We're all fans of Al's, remember? We are fans, but that doesn't mean we worship without question.Elvis @ Jan 17 2006, 07:31 PM wrote: I don't see what the big deal is if Al's idea ends up being similiar to the posted video. The "issue" most of you seem to be worried about is that it's someone else's idea.
First, it's possible for two people independent of each other to have the same idea, especially in something like parody or satire, where there are only so many routes one can take. Take "Gump" as an example. Luke Ski and Al both had the same idea for the song without the other's knowledge. Even some of the lines are amazingly similiar.
Also, take a look at our own thatoneguy's parody "1955" about "Back To The Future." On the same Dr. Demento show that his song debuted, there was the debut of another song called "1955" with the same subject matter. Two minds can think alike.
Second, so what if it's someone else's idea Al used? If so, Al will acknowledge it. The basis behind "Your Horoscope For Today" was the horoscope column in "the Onion" newspaper. He makes it no secret that he used their idea. He even thanked them in the liner notes. He also makes no secret that the idea for "Like A Surgeon" came from Madonna or that some of his jokes in "UHF" were influenced by "Top Secret!"
Have some faith in Al. He's a professional and he's genuine. You don't last 25 years, especially in the music business, if you're a phony.
Dave
It's worth discussing this very big similarity between these rumors and the "Sue All The World" song. Again, nobody has outright accused Al of stealing the idea. But can we not raise the possibility? Al's a brilliant parodist, no question. But is he perfect? Of course not.
Like I said, I won't ASSUME Al took the idea from that site, and if he says he didn't then that's good enough for me. But the possibility is there. Of course, like I've said repeatedly, even if Al DID take the idea, his version will easily be infinitely better.
