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You Wanted a Hit!

You Wanted a Hit!

By: Michael Smith & Theo Beidler
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 A discussion of unlikely, perplexing, and positively bizarre hit songs that swept the nation, and often the world. Have you ever heard a classic song and thought, "why on Earth was this popular?" Or "How did this even get played on the radio?" Well, we're here to answer these questions for you. Each episode we will explore the backstory, creation, and success of one unlikely smash hit. The catch? Only one host knows which song will be the topic. Hosted by music fanatics and pop culture enthusiasts Michael Smith and Theo Beidler.

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Episodes
  • Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good"

    Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good"
    Oct 10 2025
    Theo tells the story of the Rochester flugelhorn player's 1977 jazz-pop crossover sensation.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Dave "Baby" Cortez "The Happy Organ"

    Dave "Baby" Cortez "The Happy Organ"
    Sep 22 2025
    Michael tells the story of the Detroit singer/songwriter/organist's 1958 instrumental chart-topper

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    58 mins
  • Geggy Tah "Whoever You Are"

    Geggy Tah "Whoever You Are"
    Sep 5 2025
    Theo tells the story of the California experimental rock duo's 1996 funky, feel-good driving song.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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