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Monday, October 06, 2008 
Okay, okay, I guess I can now officially spill the proverbial beans.

My new single – which is being released on iTunes tomorrow (Tuesday, October 7) – is a parody of T.I.'s smash hit "Whatever You Like." The T.I. song has been number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 5 weeks now – and this will in fact mark the first time in my career that I've been able to release a parody while the original song was still number 1.

The name of the parody, of course, is "I Kissed A Squirrel."

Just kidding.

Actually, the name of my song is ALSO "Whatever You Like." For you history buffs, I believe this is the first time that my parody has had the exact same name as the song I was parodying. Just so you know, I'm only doing this as part of my on-going effort to confuse as many people as I possibly can. But I promise you, even though my song title is the same as T.I.'s, I DID change the lyrics. Somewhat.

Big thanks go out to T.I and his manager for their support - not only was he nice enough to give me his permission and blessing for this parody, but he responded so quickly that I was able to make everything happen insanely fast. In less than a two week period – seriously - I was able to come up with an idea for the song, get legal permission for the song, write the song, record the song, mix the song, master the song, upload the song to my label and deliver the song to iTunes. Talk about instant gratification!

One of the other cool things about putting out music this way is, there's not really enough time for Internet leaks to happen. I try to maintain a certain amount of secrecy around my projects for obvious reasons… and this time, as far as I can tell, the only person leaking information to the Internet has been ME!

I won't say any more about the song at this point – you'll all hear it soon enough. Hope you like it!

Al
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Ludo

 
Yay Great news Looking forward to it {{ hugs}}

Louise
xxxxxxx
 
Posted by Ludo on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:09 PM
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ECW Original Forever

 
Al,

The song is great. Hope to hear more.

"Thank you and have a nice day"- Mick Foley
 
Posted by ECW Original Forever on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 10:17 PM
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Ludo

 
Ok I have it. I LOVE it.
Just as I knew that I would.

Al you are indeed AWESOME!
Thank you.

All my love
Louise
xxxxxxx
 
Posted by Ludo on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 6:35 AM
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Mama Grande!

 
I tasted Squirrel and I Liked it!
 
Posted by Mama Grande! on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 9:13 PM
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julie/penny
Julie Luepke

 
Larry (the cucumber)'s never kissed a chipmunk and he's never been to Boston in the fall.
 
Posted by julie/penny on Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 8:58 PM
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Brainlock has Lupus
Brian Wagner

 
Tastes like chicken!

I...Like...SQUIRRELS!
 
Posted by Brainlock has Lupus on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 10:33 PM
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many faces of 27 {CPFoA}

 
Tastes like chicken!! LMAO! FTW!
 
Posted by many faces of 27 {CPFoA} on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 3:44 AM
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Dixon
Jason Dixon

 
Woo-hoo, technology. Gimmie more, gimmie more.
 
Posted by Dixon on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:45 PM
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ANDY
Andy Signore

 
please, please, PLEASE don't be "I can eat whatever I like"
 
Posted by ANDY on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:25 PM
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Ro-Boat
Robert OSteen

 
Too bad, huh? 'Cause that's what it was.
I loved it Al, great job. You are my inspiration.
 
Posted by Ro-Boat on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 10:43 PM
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Jessica {CPFOA} ♥
Jessica Goodsell

 
Great news Al!
Hey Lou =)
 
Posted by Jessica {CPFOA} ♥ on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:52 PM
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Jessica {CPFOA} ♥
Jessica Goodsell

 
That's great news Al, and first reply, Awesome Lou!
 
Posted by Jessica {CPFOA} ♥ on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:51 PM
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Heritor

 
AWESOME!
 
Posted by Heritor on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:09 PM
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Papa Jerm
Jeremy Cartee

 
WooHoo! Can't wait!
 
Posted by Papa Jerm on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:09 PM
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James Gelet
James Gelet

 
Sounds fantastic! I was thinking it was going to be I kissed a squirrel. Can't can't can't wait!!
 
Posted by James Gelet on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:10 PM
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Michael

 
This is the best news so far this year! That and my sister's wedding.
 
Posted by Michael on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:10 PM
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Marie Aquino Sky
Marie Sky

 
I'm impressed at your speed. Congrats! I'm looking forward to hearing it!
 
Posted by Marie Aquino Sky on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:10 PM
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princess- Hauntedlover
Brooke Bosse

 
I so So exicted to hear it i know it will be good cause its all Al !!!!!!!!
 
Posted by princess- Hauntedlover on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:11 PM
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Alchav

 
Can't wait!
 
Posted by Alchav on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:11 PM
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Amanda

 
Soon you'll be releasing the parody before the original is even recorded. THEN we'll see who the master of the universe really is!

Congrats, Al.

-Amanda
 
Posted by Amanda on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:11 PM
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ᵴȶԑ˅ԑϞ

 
WOOT!
 
Posted by ᵴȶԑ˅ԑϞ on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:12 PM
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Adam

 
Freaking awesome. Caught your concert in Carrowinds, SC a year ago and absolutely loved it. Can't wait to see you on the road again. Best wishes on your upcoming songs as well!!
 
Posted by Adam on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:12 PM
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Karen

 
Very Cool and Congrats!
 
Posted by Karen on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:13 PM
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Tim™

 
awwwwwwww yeeeeeaaaaaaahhhh! cant wait to hear it! and the next one, and the one after that, and that, and that...and that...
 
Posted by Tim™ on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:13 PM
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Darrell
Darrell Phillips

 
Too cool cant wait...well i guess i can waith one more day....
 
Posted by Darrell on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:14 PM
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Fry J. Apocaloso
Fry J. Apocaloso

 
Grande Al!!! Finalmente esce una nuova canzone!!! Thank u man ;)
 
Posted by Fry J. Apocaloso on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:14 PM
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Charlie
Charlie Alvarez

 
That is too cool! I'll be waiting with bells on!
 
Posted by Charlie on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:18 PM
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Jeannius Designs
Jeanne Rhodes-Moen

 
can't wait! will check it out tomorrow!

Jeanne
 
Posted by Jeannius Designs on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:18 PM
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Spaggis
Dan Millard

 
YaHOOOO!!!!!
 
Posted by Spaggis on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:19 PM
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Klowd

 
NICE! Can't Wait To hear It!
 
Posted by Klowd on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:21 PM
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Michael
Michael Jones

 
Yay^.^
 
Posted by Michael on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:22 PM
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I cause chaos

 
Can't wait to hear it!
 
Posted by I cause chaos on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:24 PM
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☠☯ εℓ the Cubbie Chick (TSH)☥☠

 
Sweet beans W.A.L :)
 
Posted by ☠☯ εℓ the Cubbie Chick (TSH)☥☠ on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:25 PM
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♪♫Hedro Elizabeth♫♪

 
gonna go ride a bus while i'm waiting on it!
 
Posted by ♪♫Hedro Elizabeth♫♪ on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:25 PM
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µ®ßªπ ∂∑®£¬¡¢†

 
and another one's down
yeah another one's down
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE CRUST, YEAH!
 
Posted by µ®ßªπ ∂∑®£¬¡¢† on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:25 PM
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Lightness of Being

 
Excellent!

I'm waiting with bated breath ;-)
 
Posted by Lightness of Being on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:25 PM
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X28 Project

 
Ha! We were all thinking it was gonna be "I Kissed a Squirrel", just kidding... I can't wait to buy it!
 
Posted by X28 Project on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:26 PM
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Ty
Ty Schwantz

 
I am insanely excited! Al, you're a master!
 
Posted by Ty on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:27 PM
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Brian

 
Looking forward to it!
 
Posted by Brian on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:27 PM
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vampy
Rebecca Lovett

 
My family has been waiting for some new music.. Great news..
 
Posted by vampy on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:27 PM
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SCHMIDT
Brett Smith

 
cool,Al..I'm glad I got to grow up listening to your genius. I was going on 10 when I first heard my bologna and another one rides the bus back in the day...now look at the world...caught your show in 1987 in ohio and 2005 in nashville..and will go again an again when u r back around. can't wait for 2mrrw..even my 6 year old son worships you now..lol GO WEIRD!!!
 
Posted by SCHMIDT on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:28 PM
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Scottendo
Helter Skelter

 
Congrats, Al.

I hope this will pave way for new information regarding your next CD.
 
Posted by Scottendo on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:28 PM
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Wendy
Wendy Hindman

 
COOL BEANS AL, I got my pictures back from your show @ Cal State Fair and man are they awesome everyone at Walmart photo thought I was so lucky to have gotten so close to take those great pics. My 2 favs are you as Taylor Hicks (I waited until you were down on your knees) and the pink Tutu outfit that one I took a shot of you as you took each layer off. My boyfriend loves Spongebob so that's his favorite picture.
Keep up the awesome work, Wendy
 
Posted by Wendy on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:28 PM
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Kathy
Kathy Fenton-Newman

 
I can't wait until tomorrow. So what happened to spending time with the family?
 
Posted by Kathy on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:30 PM
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Count Drunkula

 
Can't wait to hear it!
 
Posted by Count Drunkula on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:30 PM
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[♔Kamali'i wahine™] Shali
Shalimar [Loves Weird Al obsessively] Ollar

 
YAY!
 
Posted by [♔Kamali'i wahine™] Shali on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:32 PM
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Jared
Jared Marker

 
Look forward to it Al! :D
 
Posted by Jared on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:33 PM
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dawnstar

 
Hey Al.....marry me?
 
Posted by dawnstar on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:33 PM
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Natalia

 
God, I love you.

=D

Can't wait!
 
Posted by Natalia on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:33 PM
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Kev
Kevin Bowling

 
Sweet!! Will definately look forward to hearing it.
 
Posted by Kev on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 4:33 PM
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