Ep. 224: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now”

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 16 September 2024

⏱️ 75 minutes

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This week, Mike Edwards sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the 1991 hit single from Jesus Jones, “Right Here, Right Now." The conversation explores the creation and impact of the song, including the inspiration behind it and the cultural context of the time. Mike opens up about the poignant lyrics, highlighting references to Tracy Chapman and the Cold War. He also discusses the band's deliberate blending of rock, house, and hip-hop influences, which helped them stand out in the early 90s alternative rock scene. The episode examines the production techniques used and touches on the band's success, having created a song that still lives on in pop culture today. 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. "Not that I was aware of it, but the key thing is I was writing this in a rush because I was excited about it and I always struggle with writing lyrics anyhow. ‘Right Here, Right Now’ now is actually one of the few lyrics I've written that I don't mind." - Mike Edwards 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 Kid.
0:03.0	Hey gang, today's guest is Mike Edwards, guitarist and lead vocalist for the alternative rock band Jesus Jones, from Bradford on Avon in Wilshire, England.
0:21.0	Together we take a deep dive into the writing, recording,
0:25.2	and inspiration behind the smash hit single,
0:27.9	right here, right now.
0:29.5	Taken from their 1990 album, Doubt.
0:33.0	What a song and what a lyric.
0:35.2	We talk about memories a lot here on Krista Makes a Podcast.
0:38.4	In particular, how memories will forever
0:40.7	keep a song alive.
0:42.0	And man, do I have a ton attached to this one.
0:44.4	released as a single exactly one month after I started my freshman year of
0:48.8	college at the University of Florida. It's no surprise that right here right now was the most played song at College Radio in 1991.
0:57.0	The song's lyrics talk about ushering in a new decade.
1:00.0	And as I dug deeper, Mike explained things within the lyrics that are now both glaringly obvious and fascinating.
1:08.0	This was the only song on doubt that wasn't produced by Mike.
1:11.0	That hat went to Martin Phillips, who Mike credits for helping him create this magic. And yes, we've heard this many times before, but according to Mike, this song was written in about a half hour. the recording well it didn't take much longer than that
1:26.4	So for all this and an ode to Tracy Chapman don't you dare go anywhere
1:31.6	Hey hey have you heard Go Any Where Have You Heard?
1:35.0	Krista Makes a Podcast.
1:37.0	Hey, have you heard Krista Makes a Podcast?
1:40.0	Krista Makes a Podcast.
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