You Wanted a Hit!

著者: 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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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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  • The Waitresses "Christmas Wrapping"
    2024/12/21
    Theo tells the story of the Ohio new wave band's distinctively cool 1981 Christmas classic, with a bonus dive into Kurtis Blow's 1979 holiday hip hop hit "Christmas Rappin'."

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

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    51 分
  • EMF "Unbelievable" (w/ Illiterate Light)
    2024/12/13
    Michael tells the story of the English alternative rock band's classic, chaotic 1991 chart-topper. Virginia rock band Illiterate Light joins the conversation.

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

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    1 時間 27 分
  • Bobby McFerrin "Don't Worry, Be Happy"
    2024/11/27
    Theo tells the story of the groundbreaking New York City vocalist/composer/improviser's 1988 a cappella chart-topper

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

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    1 時間 3 分

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