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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. 

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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!!!

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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