King Of Suede
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"King Of Suede" is a song which "Weird Al" Yankovic
recorded for and released on his second major-label album, "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D
. Its lyrics, which Yankovic wrote, are a parody of those of "King of Pain
" by The Police
. The said lyrics consist of an extended advertising monologue by the owner of a clothing store that is so well-known for its various suede
garments that the said owner is known as the "King Of Suede."
The promo single only contains "King Of Suede."
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, accordionist, actor, comedian, writer, satirist, and parodist. Yankovic is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts...
recorded for and released on his second major-label album, "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D
"Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D
"Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D is the second studio album by American signer-songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic, released on February 28, 1984, by Rock 'n Roll Records. The album was one of many produced by former The McCoys guitarist Rick Derringer...
. Its lyrics, which Yankovic wrote, are a parody of those of "King of Pain
King of Pain
"King of Pain" is a song by The Police, originally released on their 1983 album Synchronicity.It was released as a worldwide single by A&M Records...
" by The Police
The Police
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
. The said lyrics consist of an extended advertising monologue by the owner of a clothing store that is so well-known for its various suede
Suede
Suede is a type of leather with a napped finish, commonly used for jackets, shoes, shirts, purses, furniture and other items. The term comes from the French "gants de Suède", which literally means "gloves of Sweden"....
garments that the said owner is known as the "King Of Suede."
Track listing
The following tracks are on the single:- "King Of Suede" – 4:12
- "Nature Trail to Hell" – 5:50
The promo single only contains "King Of Suede."
Chart positions
| Chart (1984) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
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