Addicted To Spuds by Weird Al Yankovic Acoustic Guitar - Digital Sheet Music

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"Addicted to Spuds" is Weird Al Yankovic's hilarious food-obsessed parody of Robert Palmer's sleek 1985 new wave smash "Addicted to Love," from his 1986 album Polka Party!, featuring the same driving, locked-in groove as the original wrapped in gloriously absurd potato-themed lyricism. "Addicted to Spuds" is a surprisingly excellent choice for intermediate bands looking to nail the tight, no-frills new wave feel of the era while keeping rehearsals fun and loose. The guitar work mirrors the stiff, repetitive riffing style that made Palmer's original so hypnotically cool, teaching musicians how repetition, tone, and attitude can carry a song further than complexity ever could. The bass line is straightforward but relentless, demanding consistency, tonal control, and the ability to lock in with the kick drum and never let go. For singers, "Addicted to Spuds" is a fantastic exercise in deadpan delivery — the humor only lands when the vocalist commits to the same smoldering seriousness Robert Palmer brought to the original, making the ridiculous lyrics all the funnier by playing them completely straight. The song's irresistible groove and comedic genius make it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that loosens up any audience while still demanding the band bring genuine musical chops to the stage.



A NOTE ABOUT DR. TOMS CHARTS
DR. TOMS CHARTS help musicians make more music together. Inspired by the Nashville Number System and the classic Rise Up Singing, these charts emphasize song form with lyrics overlaid on top of evenly spaced chords. These musical roadmaps let you focus on what you love: vocal delivery, groove, harmonies, feel, and more! You can even experiment with different styles and meters.

In the HYBRID chart, the first chord of each line aligns with the first word or syllable on the downbeat, highlighting pickups and delayed entries. Subsequent chords may not align exactly with every word, but once the singer nails the entry, everything locks in! This format might look unfamiliar at first, but evenly spaced chords improve groove and accuracy. The harmonic rhythm guides the melody! For singers, the LYRICS ONLY chart provides all the words with rehearsal cues (intros, verses, bridges, solos).

Keep on jammin!
Dr. Tom


WHO IS DR. TOM?
Dr. Tom Zlabinger is a bass player, guitar player, and singer who has been jamming since high school. He is an Associate Professor of Music at York College / CUNY, where he has taught popular music performance since 2003. He holds a B.A. in music from Grinnell College, an M.A. in jazz performance from Queens College / CUNY, and a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from the Graduate Center / CUNY. Dr. Tom has published on jams, live online performance, and the role of musicians across various media franchises. He is passionate about innovations that make music making more accessible to musicians of all levels and backgrounds. In 2022, he founded Telematic Studios® to help musicians connect through online voice lessons, clear and legal charts, and live online performance.