The upbeat power pop sound of "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" became a smash hit for Nine Days in the year 2000, propelling the band to MTV and Top 40 radio stardom. Decades later, the infectious single remains in the public consciousness, even making its way into the award-winning film Everything Everywhere All At Once. In this episode, guitarist and vocalist John Hampson tells the story behind the writing and recording of this heartfelt, feel-good song.

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