Studio Album · No. 2
"Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D Songwriting Credits by "Weird Al" Yankovic
Produced by Rick Derringer · Engineered by Tony Papa
Rock 'n Roll / Scotti Brothers
ComedyParody
Artist
91%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether "Weird Al" Yankovic carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by "Weird Al" Yankovic
1 trackoutside writers
"Weird Al" Yankovic's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist91%
Composer91%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
11
Lyricists
1
Producers
1984
Released
Data Insight
Ten of the eleven are his. The eleventh is "Polkas on 45", the first of the accordion medleys, credited to the writers of the songs it runs through and not to him.
"Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D came out in February 1984 and produced "Eat It", his first American top twenty single.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eat It
#12
|
Michael Jackson"Weird Al" Yankovic | Michael JacksonAlfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 2 |
Midnight Star
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 3 |
The Brady Bunch
|
Ivan DoroschukSherwood SchwartzFrank De Vol"Weird Al" Yankovic | Ivan DoroschukSherwood SchwartzFrank De VolAlfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 4 |
Buy Me a Condo
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 5 |
I Lost on Jeopardy
#81
|
Greg KihnSteve Wright"Weird Al" Yankovic | Gregory KihnSteve WrightAlfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 6 |
Polkas on 45
|
Various | Various | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 7 |
Mr. Popeil
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 8 |
King of Suede
#62
|
Sting"Weird Al" Yankovic | Gordon SumnerAlfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 9 |
That Boy Could Dance
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 10 |
Theme from Rocky XIII
|
Frankie SullivanJim Peterik"Weird Al" Yankovic | Frank SullivanJames PeterikAlfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
| 11 |
Nature Trail to Hell
|
"Weird Al" Yankovic | Alfred Matthew Yankovic | Rick Derringer | "Weird Al" Yankovic (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 17 contributors
"A
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Writer · Performer
AM
Alfred Matthew Yankovic
Writer
FD
Frank De Vol
Writer
FS
Frank Sullivan
Writer
FS
Frankie Sullivan
Writer
GS
Gordon Sumner
Writer
GK
Greg Kihn
Writer
GK
Gregory Kihn
Writer
ID
Ivan Doroschuk
Writer
JP
James Peterik
Writer
JP
Jim Peterik
Writer
MJ
Michael Jackson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D
Who wrote "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D?
Yankovic on ten of the eleven tracks, five of them alone. "Polkas on 45" is credited to the various writers of the songs it covers.
How high did the singles chart?
"Eat It" reached number 12 on the Hot 100, "King of Suede" number 62 and "I Lost on Jeopardy" number 81.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Rick Derringer.
Who engineered it?
Tony Papa.
Who is credited on "Eat It"?
Yankovic and Michael Jackson, who wrote "Beat It".
How long is the album?
44:03 across eleven tracks.