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"Every Morning" by Sugar Ray - 1999 Jun 09, 2019

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This week Brendan Kelly of the Lawrence Arms/Falcon/Wandering Birds takes a stab at Sugar Ray's 1999 number one hit, "Every Morning". When nu-metal band Sugar Ray scored a major hit in 1997 with their lone pop song "Fly" critics called them a one-hit-wonder. Dramatically shifting away from their SoCal rock sound, their follow-up album "14:59" not only proved that Sugar Ray had a few more bangers in them, but also that Mark McGrath would be sticking around for awhile as a genuine Hollywood celebrity. What are the lyrics to this song really about? Who invented the contemporary art of wry, self-deprecating modesty? Who has a more comprehensive knowledge of music: Brendan Kelly or Mark McGrath? All these questions and more will be answered on this weeks episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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"You Can Call Me Al" by Paul Simon - 1986 Jun 02, 2019

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This week Johnny Grundo goes off the charts to discuss the 1986 Paul Simon hit "You Can Call Me Al". Was this song a number one? Sort of. Yes and no. Boldly venturing into Apartheid-era South Africa despite an industry-wide cultural boycott, Paul Simon wrote and recorded this album to reinvent himself and jumpstart his slumping solo career. The catchy rhythms paired with a playful music video featuring a cameo appearance from actor/comedian Chevy Chase helped "Graceland" become his best-selling solo album to date. What other music videos has Chevy Chase appeared in? What sketch comedy show had an entire episode based on this song? Who is really playing that bass solo? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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"Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen - 2012 May 26, 2019

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This week Nate Heath of the NotNerd podcast phones it in to discuss the 2012 number one summer smash "Call Me Maybe" by Canadian pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen. Working her way through the folk music scene of rural British Columbia, Jepsen found herself as a runner up on Canadian Idol. She later released "Call Me Maybe" with little response from fans and critics, but when a fellow Canadian pop superstar endorsed the track via Twitter nearly a year later, her music career exploded overnight. Who was this person singlehandedly responsible for her instantaneous rise to fame? What is a bigger honor: being covered by Weird Al or being covered by Sesame Street? What is the proper way to treat a carwash-related head injury? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor - 1982 May 19, 2019

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This week Dr. Delirious stalks his prey in the night and pounces on an overlooked gem in the discard pile: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor from 1982. Commissioned by Sylvester Stallone himself to contribute to the Rocky III soundtrack, Survivor was a little known group of Chicago-based musicians making a go at rock n roll in-between commercial jingle writing gigs. Little did they know, the song they would write for the movie would become one of the biggest hits of the 1980s. What band passed up the opportunity to provide the theme to Rocky III? Why are Willie Nelson and Mr T afraid of flying? What multi-million dollar ad campaign did the lead singer perform on? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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"Dear Mama" by 2pac - 1995 May 12, 2019

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This week mother/child combo Jen and Hunter stop by for a touching Mother's Day episode covering 2pac's number one hit from 1995 "Dear Mama". Rapper and actor Tupac Shakur dedicated this song to his mother, whose ups and downs are brutally detailed in the lyrics. This song marked a shift in his career, not only becoming a massive commercial success, but becoming more emotional and reflective as well. Plagued by legal trouble from most of his career, Tupac was in prison at the time of its release, and would by killed in a drive-by shooting just one year later. Where did Tupac get his start in the hip-hop business? What other "mom" songs have been number one hits? Who the heck is Tiny T? All these questions will be answered in this week's episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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"Jump (For My Love)" by The Pointer Sisters - 1984 May 06, 2019

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This week we are back in the Cabana with Neil for a very special kind of hat-trick episode as we cover the 1984 number one hit "Jump (For My Love)" by the Pointer Sisters. With a successful career spanning decades, the Pointer Sisters had many hits across several genres of music. However when they dumped the mega hit "So Excited" on fans, "Jump (For My Love)" was the trash stuck at the bottom of the can that needed that extra whack to fall out. What was the global commercial tie-in that helped get this song to number one? Just how many sisters are there really? Who sang it best, the Pointer Sisters, Van Halen, or Kris Kross? All these questions and more will be answered in this week's episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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"Blame It On The Rain" by Milli Vanilli - 1989 Apr 28, 2019

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This week we venture to Aaron Rubio's basement to discuss the biggest swindle in pop music history and the 1989 number one "Blame it on the Rain" by Milli Vanilli. German pop/R&B artists Rob and Fab seemed to have it all with their good looks, synchronized dancing, and soulful singing. But all was not as it seemed. A group of session musicians were the real singers while Rob and Fab were credited as "visual performers". As the group's sound went international and quickly raced up the US charts, this not-so-hidden secret was grossly overlooked, and when revealed it destroyed their credibility and sent their music career into oblivion. How did they score so many hits without anyone in the US realizing they weren't singing on the records? Who was the uber-shady producer responsible for this mess? How long does the flavor in Carefree sugarless gum last? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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"Batdance" by Prince - 1989 Apr 21, 2019

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This week Lindsey Deacon finally tackles the 1989 number one hit from Prince, "Batdance." The main single from his album simply titled "Batman", this song was Prince's commercial tie-in with the 1989 blockbuster film also called Batman. That summer was dominated by Batmania, with the superhero's logo blasted all over every imaginable piece of merchandise possible. The high-tide raises all ships, as they say, and Prince's ode to the Dark Knight hit number one, despite being an experimental musical collage peppered with movie dialogue. Which mega-star was originally going to collaborate with Prince on this album? Was this album really the soundtrack to the movie or something else entirely? Who is the legendary Reggie Coates? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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"The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and The News - 1985 Apr 14, 2019

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This week Grundo goes back in time to set things right as we talk about the 1985 number one hit by Huey Lewis and the News: "The Power of Love". Released exclusively on the soundtrack of "Back to the Future", producers banked on the band's soaring popularity and commercial success to help the performance of the movie. The movie was a blockbuster hit, and with the song featured heavily in the opening scenes, it shot to number one shortly after its release. "The Power of Love" would be used several more times in the following films, becoming the theme to a trilogy beloved by millions. How did Huey Lewis get involved with the making of the film? What other movie did Robert Zemeckis sneak this song into? Who was the hotter Jennifer Parker: Elizabeth Shue or Rebecca Wells? All these questions and more will be answered in this week's episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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"Livin' on the Edge" by Aerosmith - 1993 Apr 07, 2019

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This week Kevin Palmer tells us what's wrong with the world today as we cover Aerosmith's 1993 number one hit from the Mainstream Rock Chart, "Livin' on the Edge". This song was the first single off of what would become one of the band's biggest selling records of their career. Kicking off a series of music videos that would spark a resurgence in Aerosmith's popularity, critics were not quite convinced, comparing their new sound to a watered down Bon Jovi. What is the real story being told in the music video? What politician won't stop using this song at campaign rallies? Do you have liver cake or wooly mammoth steak livin' in your fridge? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!

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