You Wanted a Hit!

By: Michael Smith & Theo Beidler
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  • Summary

  • 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.

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Episodes
  • The Waitresses "Christmas Wrapping"

    The Waitresses "Christmas Wrapping"
    Dec 21 2024
    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'."

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    51 mins
  • EMF "Unbelievable" (w/ Illiterate Light)

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

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Bobby McFerrin "Don't Worry, Be Happy"

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

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    1 hr and 3 mins

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