According to the 1985 Songfacts, SR-71 singer Mitch Allan wrote this song as a potential lead-off single for his band’s third album. Having been dropped by RCA records when the label merged with Sony Music in 2004, Allan was shopping the record around hoping to get SR-71 signed to a new label, with little success. Bowling For Soup's Jaret Reddick heard the album and loved the song. The bands are friends, and Allan was happy to let Bowling For Soup record it and thrilled when it became a hit. The song is based off of continual references to artists and movies from the era aroun… read more
According to the 1985 Songfacts, SR-71 singer Mitch Allan wrote this song as a potential lead-off single for his band’s third album. Having been drop… read more
According to the 1985 Songfacts, SR-71 singer Mitch Allan wrote this song as a potential lead-off single for his band’s third album. Having been dropped by RCA records when the label mer… read more
Bowling for Soup (acronym: BFS, or sometimes B4S) is a pop punk band based in Denton, Texas (but originally from Wichita Falls, Texas) formed in 1994 from the remains of an old metal band. Quoting Jaret Reddick, the lead singer, "we wanted to make happy music". They're known for their often humorous lyrics, upbeat guitar riffs, and Jaret's distinctive voice. They are best known for their singles "Girl All The Bad Guys Want" in 2002 on Drunk Enough to Dance which was nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award for "Best Pop Performance by a Group or Duo"… read more
Bowling for Soup (acronym: BFS, or sometimes B4S) is a pop punk band based in Denton, Texas (but originally from Wichita Falls, Texas) formed in 1994 from the remains of an old metal band. … read more
Bowling for Soup (acronym: BFS, or sometimes B4S) is a pop punk band based in Denton, Texas (but originally from Wichita Falls, Texas) formed in 1994 from the remains of an old metal band. Quoting Jaret Reddick, the lead singer, "… read more
