"Polkas on 45" | |
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Song by "Weird Al" Yankovic from the album "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D | |
Released | February 28, 1984 |
Format | Cassette, CD, Vinyl (12") |
Recorded | December 13, 1983 |
Genre | Comedy, polka |
Length | 4:23 |
Label | Scotti Brothers |
"Polkas on 45" is Yankovic's first polka medley. It appears on his second album, In 3-D. This and "The Hot Rocks Polka" are Yankovic's only polka medleys to focus on popular rock songs from the 60s and 70s rather than contemporary songs. The song title is a take on the medley-releasing novelty band Stars on 45 and their self-titled 1981 single. The following songs are contained in the medley:
- "Jocko Homo" by Devo
- "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple
- "Sex (I'm A...)" by Berlin
- "Hey Jude" by The Beatles
- "L.A. Woman" by The Doors
- "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly
- "Hey Joe" by Jimi Hendrix
- "Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads
- "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner
- "Bubbles in the Wine" by Bob Calame (1913–1967), Lawrence Welk's long-standing theme song
- "Every Breath You Take" by The Police
- "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash
- "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones
- "My Generation" by The Who
Read more about this topic: List Of "Weird Al" Yankovic Polka Medleys