Technically, Weird Al songs aren't covers--they're parodies. However, I'd argue that what he does is way more admirable--whereas a cover is a redo, a parody is a rework. He comes up with completely new lyrics, and they're usually far more intelligent and clever than what the original artist recorded. He's a brilliant musician, skilled writer, and a fan-frigging-tastic performer--seriously, if you've never seen his live act, you're missing out on a truly great show (I've seen him five times myself). Plus, he's an (unconventionally) attractive dude.
His videos are masterful, too--Exhibit A, White and Nerdy:
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