"Weird Al" Yankovic may be a funnyman, but the Mandatory Fun singer also has a heart of gold. Last night (March 8), Yankovic appeared on Comedy Central's A Night of Too Many Stars, a benefit for people with autism, and during the show, he performed one of his classic hits "Yoda" with the help of some very special musical guests.
13-year-old musician Jodi DiPiazza rejoined A Night of Too Many Stars after making a splash in 2012 when she performed a tear inducing version of "Firework" with Katy Perry. Now, three years older, the autistic pianist went for a more lighthearted route, playing the classic Yankovic hit "Yoda" with the comedic singer himself and the Actionplay chorus, which also features children with autism.
DiPiazza sells her performance, playing the piano like an old pro at the ripe old age of 13. And Yankovic gives her quite the vocal accompaniment, wearing some Jedi robes and allowing DiPiazza to take center stage in her big musical moment.
Though the performance is a lighthearted one, it's still heartwarming to see these two interact, and the emotion only gets cranked up to 11 when the Actionplay chorus comes onto stage. The kids, who range in age, run up to a row of microphones and sing along with "Yoda" in what looks like the most fun moment basically ever.
And, all the while, we're just over here sobbing.
Watch the performance of "Weird Al" Yankovic, Jodi DiPiazza and the Actionplay chorus taking on "Yoda" below:
The Night of Too Many Stars was a benefit to help the New York Collaborates for Autism. Check out more information about the charity here.
[h/t TIME]
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