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"King of Suede" is a song by the American musician "Weird Al" Yankovic.

"King of Suede"
Single by "Weird Al" Yankovic
from the album "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D
B-side"Nature Trail to Hell"
  • "Midnight Star (Japan)"
ReleasedApril 1984
GenreComedyRock
Length4:13
LabelRock n' RollScotti Brothers
Songwriter(s)Gordon Summer"Weird Al" Yankovic

Background

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Yankovic said that when writing the lyrics of the parody, he went to a couple of suede stores.[1]

Track listing

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  • US 7" single[2]
  1. "King of Suede" - 4:16
  2. "Nature Trail to Hell" - 5:57
  • Japan 7" Single[3]
  1. "King of Suede" - 4:16
  2. "Midnight Star" - 4:36

Credits and personnel

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According to the liner notes of In 3-D[4] and Ask Al[5]

Charts

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Chart Peak

position

US Billboard Hot 100[6] 62

References

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  1. ^ "Permanent Record: Al In The Box". dmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  2. ^ "King of Suede" (7" Single Liner Notes) United States: Rock 'N' Roll Records – ZS4 04451
  3. ^ "King of Suede" (7" Single Liner Notes) Japan: Rock 'N' Roll Records – 7Y0063
  4. ^ "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D (LP liner notes). "Weird Al" Yankovic. Rock 'n' Roll. 1984. BFZ 39221.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Yankovic, Weird Al. "Ask Al". "Weird Al" Yankovic. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  6. ^ Yankovic, Weird Al. "Awards". "Weird Al" Yankovic. Retrieved 2024-08-01.