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Jul 18, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day July 18, 1989 – UHF Soundtrack by Weird Al Yankovic Was Released.

On this day July 18, 1989, the UHF soundtrack by Weird Al Yankovic was released and delivered a chaotic mix of parody songs, comedy sketches, and pop culture spoofs that matched the offbeat tone of the film. Although the movie UHF had a short theatrical run, the soundtrack quickly found a home with Weird Al fans who embraced its wild creativity and genre bending humor.

The album featured songs like Spam...

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