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Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Ep. 212: Greg Camp discusses Smash Mouth's "All Star"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9923 Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2024

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, listeners are invited to join Greg Camp, the musical maestro behind Smash Mouth's iconic 1999 hit single "All Star," as he takes them on a journey back to the song’s origins. As the episode unfolds, Greg shares exclusive insights into the writing and recording process of the beloved anthem, treating fans to the never-before-heard demo of "All Star." Going deep into the song's lyrical content, Greg unveils hidden layers of meaning and personal inspiration, making this episode an inspiring testament to resilience and individuality, particularly resonant for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

This episode is brought to you by Distro Kit.

0:03.4

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0:10.4

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0:17.6

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0:24.0

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0:26.0

Lusel Disei, the new fragrance for men,

0:30.0

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0:32.0

This episode of Krista Makes a Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Steve Harwell.

0:38.0

Somebody want told me the world is gonna roll me I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed.

0:47.0

Hey gang today's guest is songwriter and lead guitarist Greg Camp from the San Jose California rock band

0:54.6

Smash Mouth. Together we break down the writing, recording and inspiration behind

1:00.6

the mega hit single all- star taken from their 1999 album

1:04.8

Astro Lounge. I had a feeling Greg was a fellow music nerd and I wasn't wrong.

1:10.5

What a pleasure to talk to. It was the 11th hour for Smashmouth. Hot off the heels of their

1:16.7

breakout hit single, Walking on the Sun. The band had just recorded a brand new record and handed

1:22.4

it in to the powers that be at

1:23.9

Interscope records. The label felt that the record didn't have a bona fide

1:28.0

hit or lead single. So that's when Greg went back and wrote All-Star, a song that bears little to no resemblance of the band's first hit.

1:36.8

A bold move that can sometimes lead to disastrous results, but not here.

1:42.0

All-Star quickly became the biggest song of the band's career.

1:46.0

Greg, along with producer Eric Valentine, were like mad scientists in the studio,

1:50.1

with Greg filling me in on some really cool studio wizardry.

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