SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 2 & 3)

Lauren and Joel wrap up their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "You Don’t Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce. They discuss when the song is used in the show, what this evokes for the audience, and how the song advances the overall plot of Stranger Things. They break down the instrumentalization of the song, analyze some of the lyrics, and discuss the parallels/contrasts of the “Jims.” Grab a Slim Jim and journey with us as we yap about this song because, as Chief Hopper says, “all right this…THIS is music.”

(00:00) Intro

(1:50) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context

(7:11) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things

(12:16) Comparing & Contrasting the “Jims” & Lyrics Analysis

(16:01) … “It’s James.”

(17:38) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates

(21:05) Song Instrumentalization

(25:23) We'd Love to Hear From You!

Honorable Mentions:

“You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” by Jim Croce

Biography of Jim Croce

Jim Croce Viera Voice Feature

Drake and Josh Pool Sharks

Culture Sonar Feature

Hopper Dancing to "You Don't Mess Around with Jim"

"There's nothing wrong with Nana!"

Mike lies to El on the phone

Hopper updates Joyce

"It's your grandma" Season 3 Bloopers

Fat Rambo

Coffee and Contemplation

All clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers

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