Phoenix's "1901"

One Song

Hartbeat

Music Commentary, Music Interviews, Onesong, Comedy, Music

4.9 • 876 Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Fold it? Fallin’? Or something completely different? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY break down “1901” by Phoenix, exploring the split between rock and electronic music that occurred in the 2000s, how their relationship with producer Philippe Zdar brought that electronic influence to their sound, and the guys try to definitively solve just what this song is about. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to tailorbrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Songs Discussed: “1901” - Phoenix “If I Ever Feel Better” - Phoenix “Ballade de Melody Nelson” - Serge Gainbourg “Losing My Edge” - LCD Soundsystem “Deceptacon (DFA Remix)” - Le Tigre “Floating” - Jape “Meddle (Baron Von Luxxury’s Technicolor Remix)” - Little Boots “Phoenix” - Daft Punk “Feeling for You” - Cassius “1999” - Cassius “(If It) Hurts Just a Little” - Donna Summer “I Love You So” - Cassius “I Feel a Song (In My Heart)” - Sandra Richardson “Why I Love You “ - Jay-Z and Kanye West “Lisztomania (Classixx Version)” - Phoenix “Cyan” - Kindness “We Danced Together (SebastiAn)” - The Rakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Lexury, today's song is an indie pop anthem from a French band that straddled the line between electronic and rock music.
0:06.5	It's right, Diallo.
0:07.6	Oh, God.
0:09.1	So much French.
0:10.9	That's right, Diallo, this song was massive.
0:13.1	Not only did it reach number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, but the song has been featured in dozens of ads, TV shows, and video games.
0:20.3	And most recently, the band performed the song at the closing ceremonies of the 24 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
0:26.6	That's right, and as soon as you hear it, you'll be saying,
0:29.6	Hey, hey, hey, hey, it's one song, and that song is 1901 by Phoenix.
0:34.6	You got the note. I love that.
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1:22.4	This Sunday, the race for Premier League glory continues as Manchester City take on Liverpool
1:27.8	at the Etihad.
1:29.0	As good as it gets!
1:30.3	And you can stream every moment
1:32.0	live on Sky Sports.
1:33.9	Well, it's just wonderful.
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