Smash Mouth: The Story Behind All Star From Shrek to Internet Meme
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2023
- The story of Smash Mouth's All Star
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Smash Mouth would appear on everyone’s radars in 1997 with the release of their debut record Fush Yu Mang which featured the massive hit Walkin’ On the Sun. The song, which was actually inspired by the LA Riots shot to number 2 on the mainstream top 40 charts and helped push the group’s first record to go double platinum. Given that Walkin On the Sun sounded so drastically different from the rest of the album, which was more pop-punk and ska-punk, it had the dubious distinction of being one of the most returned album in recent history. .T he band would also admit to Spin magazine that some people thought they were a christian band, but they weren’t.
Despite their success out of the gate, many wrote off smash mouth as a one hit wonder who would never have repeated success, but the next several years showed that the band had plenty of more hits in their arsenal, one of which would be the biggest song of their career. Allstar. Today, let’s talk about the history of the song, how it nearly never made it into the Shrek movie, how the author of the song wasn’t a fan of it and thought it would pigeon hole the band, and it’s lasting impact on our culture. Smash mouth;s classic lineup would be made up of Steve Harwell on vocals, greg camp on guitar, paul de lisle on bass and kevin coleman on drums. They would form in San Jose, California in the mid 90’s. They owed much of their early career success to Carson Daily who was a DJ in San Diego and LA who promoted the band’s material. They would nab a record deal with Interscope who put out their debut record Fush Yu Mang.
Following the success of the group’s first record they were enlisted to do a cover of the four season’s song Can’t get enough of you baby for the 1998 teen comedy can’t hardly wait. It was another hit for the group and the song would appear on their second album as well.
In late 1998 Smash Mouth would hand in their second record, named Astro Lounge to their label. But there was a problem. The head of their label Interscope Tom Whalley didn’t hear a hit. He sent the band away and told them to write a few more songs with the aim of them being radio friendly. The band were in a do or die situation. They didn’t want to be known as one-hit wonders, but at the same time GUITARIST Greg Camp who was the principal songwriter in the band was conflicted. Having come from a punk background he didn’t like being told what to write by the label andand there was always this pressure on him to deliver.
Camp found inspiration from a few places when crafting a few more songs for the record. He got an issue of billboard magazine and looked at the Camp would present the songs to his bandmates telling them “There’s one I really like (referring to then the morning comes). One I kinda hate”-(referring to “All Star”)-“but I think it’s gonna work.” Camp had originally written the line in Allstar “Say bye bye to your soul” a reference to abiding by his label’s wishes, but it would be (later changed to “All that glitters is gold …
Upon hearing the song the group’s frontman Steve Harwell knew Allstar was going to be a huge hit, recalling to the baltimore sun “We were going, Gatorade, football, baseball, basketball,”This song’s going to be everywhere.” But their producer Eric Valentine had a dire warning for the band adding. it is going to sail this band straight into the sun. Like, there’s no turning back. You cannot put that toothpaste back in the tube.” He was referring to the fact that the band would now be pigeonholed if they put out the song.
When Allstar was presented to the label, they had some suggestions on changing it. Since the song begins with vocals, before the music comes in,the the label and some radio stations were concerned that radio DJ’s would just talk over the song. Camp would tell the Ringer [Radio DJs] like to talk over the beginning of your song,. “Which made me fight for that even more. You know: ‘Well, they should shut up when our song plays.’”
Smash Mouth would release their sophomore effort AstroLounge in June of 1999, The record was more cohesive this time around focusing more on the pop sound., disappointing some old fans. Also they would change drumemrs during this period as Kevin Coleman left due t - Hudba
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Coming!
It is difficult not to fall back to old demons when one loses the thing they hold most dear to their lives, in Harwell's situation, losing a child to cancer. May he rest in peace.
Rest easy Steve, thanks for being a part of my musical journey as a 90s kid.
Steve and the band never gave up. They kept pushing.
This is probably the end of Smash Mouth? Steve Hartwells voice is synonymous for Allstar and Walking On The Sun that a replacement cant be done
He retired in October 2021 and was replaced with a new lead singer. The band has been touring ever since.
I'm so glad you did this video right now... Rest in Peace Steve
Well the tears start coming and the don’t stop coming.
RIP
RIP steve harwell you were a great singer
Smash mouth is one of those bands that people sing along to when they hear them but would never admit to knowing all the lyrics.
"That song only famous because of Shrek"
Daym, where have you been kiddo?? 😂😂😂 It's equal to say Keanu Reeves only famous because John Wick movie
I mean it's almost as if it had to be little children watching Shrek that made the song famous which is ridiculous because I was 21 when this song came out and I certainly didn't watch Shrek then and I haven't watched it to this day and I still love the song
No parent should ever have to bury their child. RIP to both 🙏
All-Star precedes Shrek by two years.
Shrek aside my favorite use of All Star was with Mystery Men and Rat Race! RIP Steve!!!
Loved it at rat race
Rip Steve Ur a legend
Rest in Peace Steve, He is the True All-Star.
Great synopsis! I gained insight into the band’s background.
R.I.P. Steve Harwell.
If I were a travel company I would've licensed Road Man just to have it play "slow it down and you will get there safe and sound" tbh
I like "Allstar", but "Walking On The Sun" is a much better song, in my opinion.
Walking on the Sun is a cool song
The week prior to this one I started listening to smash mouth. How was I to know that the lead singer would be passed away very shortly. I enjoy them years ago as matter of fact I enjoyed listening to him recently rip
Love this channel, great music history all the time.
All Star also used in Inspector Gadget
Walking On The Sun is their best song. They peaked then
I wasn't a big fan of the band but hated to hear about Steve.. Life can be really cruel...
RIP LEGEND
Nice, Smash Mouth is from my hometown
I enjoy 'Hajimari no Uta' by Puffy more than 'All Star' by Smash Mouth. 'Hajimari' is basically a song about starting a journey, which is not too much of a Pokémon song, but it still fits.
You should do a story about the band Reel Big Fish
Yes! They are on my to do list
Smash Mouth are great, and so is "Fush Yu Mang".
Lovage would be a cool band for you to do something with
I could swear you already covered this song in another video. Is this a reupload?
RIP Shrek
Nice
Is it just me or is a disproportionate amount of 90s musicians dying untimely deaths? 🤔
Like, more than half of the grunge rockstars are gone.
It’s almost like the most abused generation is at the end of their rope or something…
mental health wasn’t really a talking point back then and getting sober was thought as weakness or “not being able to handle your drugs”. The smart ones are still around. Eddie Vedder, Anthony Kiedis, Billie Joe Armstrong, Eminem and of course the numerous 70s/80s musicians that are still around. I mean Ozzy is still alive and that guy did more drugs than entire generations 😂
Not really. It was 25-30 years ago, a long time ago now. Those guys were in their 20s-30s back then and they lived hard lives. And most of them didn’t walk away from their time at the top of the charts with that much money.
*DON'T YOU SEE NOW?*
Writes song for children and families. Gets mad children and families likes their sound.
First cd i ever bought, Astro Lounge. Played it so much, drove my mom nuts.
❤❤
Thanks Man.❤
Did you know that every time there is a mass shooting "all star" is played on local radio just before the shooting started?
I bet this isn't even the first time I've heard this :S
Really? Bizarre!
If ut's true, it's an all time conspiracy theory of all time
I stopped following this channel when they were trying out new narrators probably years ago. Now it seems they never changed them. Does anyone know if they rotate or is it alwaws him?
it's always the same person. We tried out a few narrators hear and there and that was it.
Only WLM ✊🏻
I didn’t like smash mouth at the time. Looking back it was just because of their slightly pop image (and maybe the vocalist’s slightly whiney accent). They were actually pretty decent and I should’ve given them a chance.
Good choice! I liked them since "Walkin' On The Sun".
Rip king
It is a really sad ending to a guy that I honestly thought was a talented and good human. But mental illness doesn’t excuse his nazi salute
RIP alcoholic
Yet he’s still more successful than you
Wheres your success?
@tremendousupdike9474 Very, very disrespectful. I suppose you never made mistakes, or had vices.
Not Happy Youre using a death for clicks...NOT COOL!!!!!
Is it your first time on planet earth? He’s giving history of the band, background to what happened, and giving people a place to come together to remember what they loved about Smash Mouth. That’s respectable. Go yell at Heavi if you wanna get mad about clickbait.
My singer is friends with Greg. Went to their record release party at the elks Lodge in San Jose. Heard all star and thought, well it's over for these guys. Still can't believe that was a hit.
I can. It's a great song.
@@joeymorvant161 it is if you really hate music
@@skunkEPooHowYaDooooo Strange comment. I love music, seriously.
@@joeymorvant161 hey, each to their own. I like their Monkees covers better. 😅😂🤣
@@skunkEPooHowYaDooooo I like The Monkees(and Smash Mouth covering them), as well.