A shocking parody whirlwind that transforms the foundations of pop into laughter
"Beat It" turns into a philosophical "Eat It." A song dominated by humor about food rather than aesthetics.
This work is a hilarious parody of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" by "Weird Al" Yankovic. Produced by Rick Derringer, it hits listeners right in the feels, even down to the guitar riff. Frequent airings on MTV quickly garnered attention, leading to Yankovic's first Top 40 hit on the Billboard charts (peaking at no. 12) and reaching no. 1 in Australia. It also won a Grammy Award for "Best Comedy Recording." The song's true value lies in its presence, which has shaken up music culture in countries around the world.