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This week Nate Heath of the NotNerd Podcast takes a deep dive into the 2016 children's number one hit by Pink Fong, "Baby Shark." This classic nursery rhyme/campfire song took the internet by storm when a South Korean children's entertainment company released an updated pop version of it. With it's popularity further fueled by a viral dance craze and the TikTok app, Baby Shark topped the Kids Digital Sales Chart and is one of the most viewed videos ever on Youtube. Did Pinkfong rip off another artist's version of the song? What are the original gruesome lyrics? Who is Blippi and why are parents so mad at him? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File.   Your participation matters! Don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com   Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week is Part II of our Halloween spooktacular! Enjoy the return of the living Doctor Delirious as we dig our claws deep into Bobby "Boris" Pickett's 1962 number one hit: "The Monster Mash." Released in the summer of 1962, predictably the song caught on in a flash when Halloween rolled around several months later. The song was the only hit single from an entire album of spooky, monster themed tracks almost too similar to be distinguished from each other. Pickett went on to base his entire career on a pretty good Boris Karloff impression and would continue releasing similar records well into the 1980s. How many songs on an album can you put the word "Monster" in the title? How did they create the spooky sound effects in the opening of the song? Which punk-rocker-turned-rapper may have based his style off Bobby Pickett's "Monster Rap"? All these question and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File.   Your participation matters! Don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com   Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week Doctor Delirious assumes his human form to celebrate the beginning of the spookiest time of the year. What better way to do that than with the kings of horror-punk genre: the Misfits. Though it was not a number one hit, on this episode we determine if "Halloween" is indeed the number one song named... "Halloween." Is Danzig really Glenn Danzig's last name? Is this song really just about being a good neighbor and keeping a tidy yard? Is there any limit to the products that the Misfits will put their logo on? All these questions and more will be answered on this terrifying episode of Single File.   Your participation matters! Don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com   Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week we take a break from tearing apart number one hits to wrap up a year of episodes by taking a quick look at the listener rankings so far. You do remember that the whole point of this show is for listeners (you!) to rate the songs and determine which number one is truly number one, right? Will Kevin Palmer's golden child "Sweet Child O' Mine" beat Doctor Delirious' heavy hitting "Take On Me"? Is "We Built This City" really the worst number one hit ever? What is coming up in Season 2 of this podcast? Who shot JR? All these questions and more will be answered in this week's episode of Single File.   Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week Aaron Rubio dives onto the musical grenade that is "Disco Duck", the 1976 number one hit by Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots. Perhaps known best for his long-running Top 40 countdown program, Rick Dees also recorded a string of disco parody songs in the 1970s that featured duets with personified woodland creatures. Despite the ridiculous nature of the songs, one of them managed to hit number one, thanks to the cocaine-fueled, undiscerning sonic landscape of the disco era. Why did Rick Dees let producers of Saturday Night Fever use "Disco Duck" in the film, but not allow it on the soundtrack? How is the tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reflected in this song? What dollar amount can be put on the emotional trauma caused by parading around in a giant duck suit? 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!!!   Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week Brandon Iron drops by the studio to contemplate the ethereal wonder that is "Heaven is a Place on Earth", the 1987 number one hit by former Go-Go, Belinda Carlisle. The punky aesthetic of the Go-Gos was long gone by the time Carlisle's second solo record was released. Adopting the full Hollywood glam/pop star look, she achieved her only number one hit despite a heavy cocaine addiction that helped destroy the Go-Gos and nearly ruined her career. What seminal LA punk band did Carlisle once play drums in? What song contains the best key change of all time? Is this song about finding true love or is it really about a tasty convenience store snack? All these questions and more will be answered on this episode of Single File.   Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!   Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week Detroit native Sean Nader grabs the mic to take one shot at the 2002 mega hit "Lose Yourself" by Eminem. From the soundtrack to his autobiographical film, "8 Mile", this song marks the height of Eminem's career commercially and is considered by many critics to be his finest work. With lyrics that sum up the underdog story of the movie, and an urgent delivery paired with tense, building instrumentation, this song has been called one of best hip hop songs ever produced, as well as the ultimate song to listen to at the gym. What exactly is 8 Mile? How did mom's spaghetti get on his sleeve if he hadn't yet moved back in with his mom? How much battle rapping was really going on in Detroit in 1995? All these questions and more will be answered in this weeks episode of Single File.   Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!!   Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week local hockey hero Tucker Dougherty saddles up and returns to the studio to talk about the current number one song on the chart: "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X. This independently released country/hip hop crossover jam swiftly rose to fame in the country scene before being quietly removed from the Billboard's country music charts. While fans insisted the move was racially motivated, Billboard claimed it simply didn't fit the country aesthetic. How did Lil Nas X really get his music career to take off so fast? What pioneering industrial band wrote the music for this song? Who would win in a street race between a time traveling horse and a 1996 Chevy Impala? 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!!!   Follow the exploits of Tucker and The Little Cuties Hockey Club on Instagram   Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week soundman to the stars Spud Groshong takes us back to the year punk really broke with 1994's Alternative Chart number one hit by the Offspring, "Come Out and Play." Flanked by Green Day and Rancid, the Offspring lead the charge as California-based punk rock blasted into the mainstream in the mid 90s, opening the door for innumerable acts to commodify a surreptitious counter-culture. Selling over 11 million copies, they proved not only that punk wasn't dead, but it also now sported obnoxiously long braided hair extensions. What record label exec tried to sue the band claiming the Offspring stole the main guitar riff? Did the Offspring completely screw over Epitaph records by signing to a major label? Do the lyrics actually work better as a License to Ill-era hip hop song? 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!!!   !!!!Check out and support our guest Spud's stuff!!!! Spud Groshong website! and Lost in Transit Podcast! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week Nicky J USA makes his hat-trick appearance and sails away with the 1979 yacht-rock anthem "What a Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers. Co-written by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald in a monumental collaboration, this song would end up being recorded and released by both artists, with only the Doobie's version reaching notable success. What are the 3 rules for creating a yacht-rock song? Which uncredited mega-pop star allegedly sang on this track? Which member of the Doobie Brothers later became a missile defense consultant for the US government based on his affinity for aviation magazines? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown And check out the NotNerd Podcast and PDX Fast Foodie!!

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week we take a spirited journey to Nicky J USA's house and discuss the 1991 number one hit "Joyride" by the Swedish pop duo Roxette. This group dominated the late 80s and early 90s US pop charts, yet their popularity in the rest of the world would prove to be the key to their sustained success. Often cited as one of the greatest songwriting duos to emerge from Scandinavia, Roxette's ultra-catchy melodies paired with quirky ESL lyrics have earned them a place next to A-Ha in the Valhalla of pop music. What are the rules for naming a tribute cover band? What landed airport employees in hot water during Roxette's recent tour of Russia? What song has the best whistling solo of all time? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week Lauren Bambam joins us for an episode on our most controversial artist yet, R. Kelly's 1994 number one hit "Bump N' Grind." Released as the second single from his debut solo album, this song launched his moderate R&B career into the pop mainstream. As a multi-talented writer, musician, and producer, he would go on to create dozens of hits for other hip-hop and R&B artists, earning him the moniker "The King of R&B". There was only one problem, R. Kelly would face numerous allegations of sex abuse resulting from his preference for much younger women. His endless legal battles have constantly left his career in question, and with the recent release of a sordid documentary, the backlash from the music industry and the press is now stronger than ever. What was the ridiculous name of R. Kellys first R+B group? How is it possibly for an illiterate man to write a two hour hip-hopera? What is the best time for a golden shower during the lovemaking process? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week on his hat-trick episode, Johnny Grundo picks a stinker from the hamper... Don Henley's 1982 number one, "Dirty Laundry". Fresh from the break up of the Eagles, Don Henley wrote this song as a response to the callousness of the media's coverage of the recent deaths of several Hollywood actors. However, Henley himself had his share of media attention due to his involvement in the drug overdose of an underage prostitute during a party at his house. Was there a massive cover-up to keep him out of serious legal trouble? Was this album a simple cash-grab to support his mounting legal fees? Where do Spinal Tap and George Michael fit into all of this? All of 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week our pal Brandon Iron takes us on our first trip into the 70s with the 1979 number one song "My Sharona" by the Knack. In the late 70s heartfelt rock music was noticeably absent from pop music and the charts were dominated by disco. The Knack was an incredibly tight power pop/rock band in the LA club circuit sitting on a riff so catchy that it could blow all of that to pieces... if only they could get a record deal. What superstar rock legend is responsible for the Knack being the subject of a record label bidding war? Which US president and protector of conservative values has this ode to chasing younger women on his iPod playlist? Who is Sharona and is it really just a coincidence that her name rhymes perfectly with bologna? All these question and more will be answered on this weeks episode of Singe File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week's episode features an international crossover with Dan and Henry of the Firestarters Podcast as together we break down the 1989 number one hit by Billy Joel, "We Didn't Start the Fire". Created in response to a claim that the 1950s were a carefree wonderland, the lyrics to this song are essentially a list of terrible things that have happened since Billy Joel was born. Nevertheless, its catchy, yet annoying melody paired with a nostalgic vibe and Billy Joel's powerhouse career was a recipe for success. Are Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel bosom buddies? What kind of trouble is in the sewers? How did Billy Joel write this song without the aid of Wikipedia? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File. http://firestarterspodcast.libsyn.com Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week marks part II of the Snowpocalypse Chronicles, with Doctor Delirious serving up personal youthful experiences surrounding the 1966 number one hit by the Monkees, "I'm a Believer." Possibly the world's first manufactured boy band, The Monkees were created to fill the roles of fictional characters on a concept TV show. The result was a slew of real records that the actors claimed they had little to do with musically. However, their managers maintained that the Monkees were indeed a real band, creating confusion and mockery among the press and fans. Did the Monkees play their own instruments? Why is Davey Jones so stressed out? How many members of a band need to be included in a reunion tour in order to use the original band name? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week the Doctor makes a house call in a blizzard to cover the 1994 number one from the alternative hits chart, "Loser", by Beck. Working low-paying jobs in early 90s LA and playing in coffee shops, this song was created out of Beck's necessity to keep indifferent audiences engaged. This hip-hop-based-folk-song is full of bizarre, disconnected lyrics that are one-upped by an even more random, low-budget avant-garde music video. Is Beck the most disappointing live act in show business? What came first: Beck's musical success or joining the Church of Scientology? Are things gonna change? Can you feel it? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week Lauren Bambam calls in all the way from the frozen wastelands of Grand Rapids, Michigan to define gender roles and talk about the 1999 number one hit by TLC, "No Scrubs". Originally a concept group assembled by the hottest producers in the business, TLC scored several number one hits with almost zero creative input in their music. With the exception of a few small rap parts, one man was responsible for the production of nearly their entire catalog. Who was this man behind the curtain? Did Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes actually die in a fire? Why didn't the slang term "scrub" catch 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week Lindsay Deacon drops by to share her comprehensive expertise on the 1989 number one hit "Rock On" by dreamy musician/actor Michael Damian. From the soundtrack to the film "Dream a Little Dream" starring the dynamic duo Corey Feldman and Corey Haim, the success of this track was compounded by a multi-verse spanning cross-promotion. That's right, the music video also debuted on The Young and the Restless as the hit single by Damian's fictional character on the show, Danny Romalotti. If that isn't strange enough, the characters on Y&R don't seem to be the least bit curious as to why Corey Feldman is dancing next to him in the video. Who originally recorded this song in the 70s? Why aren't there any live performance videos of Michael Damian on YouTube? Where does Mickey Thomas of Starship factor into all of this? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

  This week Aaron Rubio dives into the trash and comes out smelling like 1989's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison. This song is the quintessential hair-metal power-ballad that has jerked tears and dropped panties all over the world, however it was nearly axed by the record company before it even hit the airwaves. As an ode to the joys and pitfalls of life on the road, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" has become a cultural metaphor for taking the good with the bad. Why did Bret Michaels write such a sad, sad song? What is he hiding under that bandana? How does Keanu Reeves fit into all of this? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown

This week Neil stirs up controversy and cocktails as we talk about "Unbelievable", the 1991 hit by sideways-hat-wearing rave-rockers, EMF. Hailing from rural England, these young men rose to fame in the UK imitating the sounds of the "Madchester" dance-rock club scene of the late 80s. Scoring a number one in the USA was seemingly a stroke of pure luck, but in reality, one monumental entertainer's love for this song is the sole reason for their success. Why did a band of quirky kids from the English countryside have such a liking for American baseball hats? What is that guy yelling in the background? What the hell is purple prose? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File. Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Nate Heath of the NotNerd Podcast kicks it in the studio to speculate on the street cred of Vanilla Ice and discuss his 1990 number one hit "Ice Ice Baby." This song found its way into the mainstream, blazed up the charts to become the first hip hop song to reach number one, only to become disavowed by fans and artists, and mercilessly mocked for eternity. As the subject of an unprecedented copyright lawsuit, and being under the scrutiny of those who weren't buying the rappers bad boy image, the story of Vanilla Ice's career is a long, confusing and possibly completely made-up tale. Did Suge Knight really threaten to throw Vanilla Ice off a rooftop? What happened to Vanilla Ice's rat-tail? What does Amish woodworking have to do with hip hop music? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Check out the NotNerd Podcast and PDXFastFoodie! Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week the Doctor is in the house to raise his cup to the 1995 house-party standard "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan. The mid 90s were aplenty with gangsta rap and soul/r&b hits, so when this crossover track came out of nowhere, its success didn't raise too many eyebrows. A deeper look shows that Jordan's street cred and rise to fame may not have been as genuine as his image implied. Why did Montell leave the music business at the height of his career? Which prolific Hollywood director was instrumental in this song becoming a number one hit? Are you an OG mack or a wannabe player? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Nicky J USA stops by to challenge the status quo on the much maligned "We Built This City", the 1985 hit by Starship. Despite being a number one with lyrics penned by one of the most successful lyricists in pop music, and a band comprised of certified rock legends, "We Built This City" garners nothing but hatred. On the surface, it's a catchy danceable song, but it's contradictory message, the ultra-repetitive refrain, and over-the-hill stars couldn't be overlooked by critics. Which members of Starship were also original members of Jefferson Airplane? How does the Lincoln Memorial springing to life help the struggle of 80s new wave street kids? What the heck is a Sausage Roll? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week hockey legend and all around good guy Tucker Dougherty stops by to funk you up with the 2015 number one hit, "UpTown Funk!" by Mark Ronson, featuring Bruno Mars. Like all recent chart smashing hits, this song is no stranger to controversy and copyright scrutiny that comes with major success in pop music. But who exactly is Mark Ronson? Isn't this a Bruno Mars song? Allow us to smack you upside the head with some knowledge that will reveal who he is, but leave you wondering what role he actually played in the success of this song. How did this song become one of the top viewed videos on YouTube? Is Michelle Pfeiffer really as cold as we are lead to believe? Was this song really stolen from a children's nature program on the BBC? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week we hack the NOPR to bring you a very special holiday episode featuring the only Christmas song to ever reach number one: The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" the 1958 hit by David Seville and the Chipmunks. Kevin Palmer confesses his unhealthy adoration of holiday music, we pull back the curtain to reveal the mastermind behind the Chipmunks franchise, and we break down the ground-breaking technology used to create this holiday classic. Have the Chipmunks sold more records than Guns N Roses? What action film featured this song in a scene where Jason Statham kills a whole bunch of people? What is Chipmunk Sludge? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Kevin Palmer slips past the goalie for his hat-trick appearance covering Guns N Roses' sole number one hit, the 1988 chart topper "Sweet Child O' Mine." Riding the wave of the excess of the 80s LA hair metal scene, the bluesy rockers with metal chops and punk sensibility released Appetite For Destruction in 1987 with very little reaction from fans and critics. After a year of touring and supporting the record, they grew to become one of the world's biggest and most controversial bands. After a string of several singles, they finally topped the chart with the ballad that was nearly left off the album. How did the band initially come up with the now-iconic lead guitar riff? What Australian band recorded an eerily similar song almost 7 years before GNR did? What do Axl Rose and a mountain bike tire both have in common? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Johnny Grundo dons his tightest, most see-through black turtleneck sweater to talk about the 1986 number one hit by Robert Palmer, "Addicted to Love." As one of the hardest working, best dressed men in pop music, Robert Palmer worked tirelessly for decades before teaming up with Duran Duran's Taylor brothers in supergroup The Power Station. The success of this project made way for a follow-up solo career that would leave the image of sexy mannequin-esque models barely playing their instruments burned into the brain of every adolescent boy's brain for the rest of his life. What is the hidden true meaning behind the lyrics to this song? Where does Robert Palmer buy his terrific looking suits? Why is it so hard to teach sexy models how to pretend to play a guitar? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Lindsey Deacon returns to the studio to talk about the quirky nature of leather pants, and the number one hit from 1999, "Livin' La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin. Crafted by a team of legendary music producers for a former member of the long running Puerto Rican boy-band franchise Menudo, this song stormed American pop culture and opened the door for a wave of latin flavored pop music by international artists. Why is the woman in the video so crazy? What were the subtle clues that Ricky Martin was actually gay the whole time? Why are there so many heavy metal cover versions of this song? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Aaron Rubio makes his way from distant lands to join us in covering The Bangles 1986 number one hit "Walk Like An Egyptian." A producer-written song shopped around until it finally landed on the Bangles, this ode to waving your arms in the most uncoordinated way possible was the group's first number one hit, yet was the least representative of their overall sound. The song's novelty quality and use of a drum machine created lasting tension within the band and probably angered Debbie the drummer more than anybody. What singer turned down the opportunity to record this number one hit? Are the lyrics really a cryptic message from the Illuminati? Why is it so difficult to get complete strangers on the streets of New York City to wave their arms in perfect alternating unison? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File.   Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Neil O.U. fights off a case of deja vu and hops back into the hot seat to discuss the 1984 number one hit "Jump" by Van Halen. Lead guitarist Eddie Van Halen's instrumentation and musical stylings had taken a questionable turn in recent years, culminating in the band's only number one hit, whose heavy use of synthesizer was reviled by the other members of the band. The album 1984 would also mark the final appearance of David Lee Roth whose jump kicks and stage antics were admired by millions and sadly missed by dozens of loyal fans. How did the worst song in the band's catalog become their only number one hit? How did Eddie convince the band he was actually the long lost 6th member of DEVO? Hey you! Who said that? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File. Visit Neil's blog at A Single Breakdown Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Doctor Delirious returns to the studio for a Single File hat-trick as we grapple with the 1985 number one hit by A-ha, "Take On Me". On the strength of an innovative and ground-breaking music video, Take On Me brought Viking-synth-pop to American shores and took the music charts by storm. Despite being considered a one-hit-wonder in the US, A-ha's music career has successfully continued throughout Europe over the last 30 years. What was the original wacky title of this song? Why is the greaser guy in the video being chased by a pipe-wrench wielding motorcycle gang? What world record is held by the lead singer of A-ha? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Nate from the NotNerd Podcast joins me in an episode for all the baby's momma's momma's as we get real on the 2001 number one hit, Ms Jackson by Outkast. The second single from the album that unquestionably secured the Atlanta based duo a place among classic hip hop artists. Don't let the playful sing-a-long chorus fool you... this song hides a message so dark, you might rethink playing this one at your wedding reception. Is Andre 3000 really an alien? Which prolific musician's financial ruin facilitated the making of this record? Why does the car blow up in the music video? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode of Single File! Be sure to check out Nate's NotNerd Podcast and PDX Fast Foodie! Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Kevin Palmer returns to the studio to take a savage journey into the heart of "Sunshine Superman", the 1966 number one hit by Donovan. As the catalyst for the psychedelic rock movement, the father of Ione Skye, and a major inspiration for the Beatles, Donovan is at the center of a pop culture universe so vast and interconnected, there should be a thing called Six Degrees of Donovan. What Beatles song did Donovan supposedly write? What fate befell the Love Syndicate and Dreamworld Earth in the #7 issue of Final Crisis? Would the movie Wayne's World exist if it wasn't for "Sunshine Superman"? All these questions and more will be answered in this weeks episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week our old pal Johnny Grundo returns to the Cabana as together we cover the 1988 hit "Kokomo" by The Beach Boys from the soundtrack to the movie Cocktail. With a record-breaking 22 year span between number one hits, this upbeat nod to tropical paradise concealed a dark period in the bands career. Despite the recent death of Dennis Wilson, inner turmoil, legal disputes, and the mysterious absence of Brian Wilson, the band spawned a hit so huge, John Stamos joined the band. Where was Brian Wilson anyways? Why does Tom Cruise have such a hard time remembering the ingredients to a simple white wine? Who was watching Michelle while Uncle Jesse was playing the bongos? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Thor Deacon visits the studio to bring a moment of clarity to the 2013 number one hit "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke. This ode to the ambiguity of sexual consent casually slipped Robin Thicke's lengthy R&B career into the spotlight of modern pop music. Shortly after its release, the song was subject to a massive lawsuit that would create a new definition of copyright infringement in the music industry. Did this song really rip off Marvin Gaye? Did Robin Thicke have a grunge phase in the 90s? Who is that guy yelling "whoo!" every eight bars? 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!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Detroit artist Sean Nader calls in to the studio to talk about flutes, koalas, and the 1983 number one hit "Down Under" by Men at Work. With its catchy chorus and wacky video, this song quickly became a patriotic anthem near and dear to the people of Australia. When a 2002 lawsuit claimed that the melody was borrowed from a classic children's song, the outcome divided the nation between Men at Work fans and everybody else. What's up with Colin Hay's wonky eye? What are some useful slang term to use when buying bread from a man in Brussels? Who would win in a fight between AC/DC and Men At Work? All these questions and more will be answered on this episode of Single File. Check out Sean Nader's art: Sean Nader Art on Facebook and @seannader on Twitter!! Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Lindsay Deacon visits the studio as we squeeze into our shortest short-shorts to talk about "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go", the 1984 number one single by Wham!, the British teen idol duo comprised of musical genius George Michael and also a man named Andrew Ridgeley. Providing the theme song to millions of jazzercise workouts and gasoline fights, George Michael's songwriting and musical talent is unveiled to the world in this upbeat nod to 50's teen pop. What is the hidden meaning behind the word "Jitterbug"? Why didn't anyone know George Michael was gay? What ever happened to Andrew Ridgeley? All these questions and more will be answered on this episode of Single File. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week we move some refrigerators, deliver some color TVs, and weigh in on the censorship of some seriously controversial lyrics. Nick K visits the studio to express his admiration of the guitar stylings of Mark Knopfler, and cover the 1985 number one "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits.   Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week we take a walk through the valley of the shadow of death with guest host Aaron Rubio as we cover Coolio's 1995 hit, "Gangsta's Paradise." Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com

This week Doctor Delirious rolls up to the studio in a spray-painted gold Camaro to talk about the 2009 party anthem "TiK ToK" by Ke$ha. Your participation matters. Please don't forget to rate this song at singlefilepod.com!!! Cabana Boy Studios Voicemail Hotline: 971-999-0270 Follow us on Twitter: @singlefilepod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/singlefilepod Email: singlefilepod@gmail.com