This Is Such a Pity band tried demoing the song with more expensive Moog keyboards, but ended up being most satisfied with the Casio sound. Cuomo claims "This is Such a Pity" to be his favorite song from "Make Believe". Julian Casablancas of The Strokes has also said it is his favorite Weezer song. Radio Only Promo Single The song only enjoyed modest success on modern rock radio, partly because the song doesn't have an official accompanying music video. However, a mash up music video featuring footage from the 1984 breakdancing-themed movie "Breakin'" was uploaded to YouTube shortly after the song was announced as the
Julian Casablancas and Sparklehorse on the song "Little Girl" on the 2010 album, "Dark Night of the Soul", contributing the lyrics, lead and backing vocals, and guitar solo. Aside from vocal collaborations, he also contributed to a song, "Forrest Gump", on Digitalism's sophomore album "I Love You, Dude" in 2011. The electronica duo initiated a collaboration with Casablancas through his manager, and Casablancas contributed 'a 30-second recording with him on guitar' via email. Casablancas also lent his vocals to the title track, "Rave On", on a 2011 tribute album to Buddy Holly, "Rave On Buddy Holly". In 2016, Casablancas contributed three specially