Michael Smith & Theo Beidler

You Wanted a Hit!

Music EN ↓ 105 episodes

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.

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Michael Smith & Theo Beidler

Episodes

Enigma "Return to Innocence" 22.04.2021 44:24

Theo tells the story of the Romanian-German musical project's 1994 new-age crossover phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nena "99 Luftballons" 05.04.2021 46:37

Michael tells the story of the Neue Deutsche Welle band's 1983 German synth anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chumbawamba "Tubthumping" 22.03.2021 39:22

Theo tells the story of the anarchist punk band's 1997 global hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right Said Fred "I'm Too Sexy" 09.03.2021 41:05

Michael tells the story of the fraternal English band's ubiquitous 1992 pop smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Wanted a Hit! Trailer 01.02.2021 0:32

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