HeyJaredYou Wanted a Hit!
A discussion of unlikely, perplexing, and positively bizarre hit songs that swept the nation, and often the world.
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Citizen King “Better Days (And the Bottom Drops Out)" (opens the original)
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Michael tells the story of the Milwaukee alternative rock/hip-hop band’s groovy 1999 underdog anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Champs “Tequila!" (opens the original)
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Theo tells the story of the Los Angeles sax-led rock-n-roll band’s spirited 1958 semi-instrumental chart-topper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Butthole Surfers “Pepper" (opens the original)
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Michael tells the story of the Texas experimental, exhibitionist rock band’s 1996 improbable modern rock chart-topper. [WARNING: This episode contains suggestive themes and strong sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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