This 1986 single, the title track from his fourth album, is a mock-heroic, Devo-inspired original that stands as one of Yankovic's most iconic, and arguably most bizarre, non-parody songs.
- "Dare to Be Stupid" was released as a single on August 1, 1986, by Volcano Entertainment.
- The song is an original composition in the style of new wave bands like Devo, rather than a parody of a specific song.
- The album "Dare to Be Stupid" reached number 50 on the Billboard 200 chart.
"Weird Al" Yankovic is a comedic musician from Downey, California, best known for his polka medleys and song parodies. At the time of "Dare to Be Stupid"'s release, he had achieved significant mainstream success with his previous album "Like a Surgeon."
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