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You Wanted a Hit!

Auteur(s): Michael Smith & Theo Beidler
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  • A discussion of unlikely, perplexing, and positively bizarre hit songs that swept the nation, and often the world. Have you ever heard a classic song and thought, "why on Earth was this popular?" Or "How did this even get played on the radio?" Well, we're here to answer these questions for you. Each episode we will explore the backstory, creation, and success of one unlikely smash hit. The catch? Only one host knows which song will be the topic. Hosted by music fanatics and pop culture enthusiasts Michael Smith and Theo Beidler.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Michael Smith & Theo Beidler
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Épisodes
  • Rebeccca Black "Friday"
    Jun 14 2024
    Michael tells the story of the Orange County singer's 2011 polarizing, perhaps misunderstood, viral phenomenon

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    1 h et 13 min
  • They Might Be Giants "Boss of Me"
    May 15 2024
    Theo tells the story of the quirky Brooklyn-via-Massachusetts cult alt-rock band's 2000 ska-inflected, Grammy-winning TV theme song.

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    1 h et 9 min
  • Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (w/ Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet)
    May 1 2024
    Michael tells the story of the UK big beat DJ and producer's sample-heavy, star-making 1998 smash. Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet joins the conversation.

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    1 h et 37 min

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