Throwback Thursday: Raine Maida discusses Our Lady Peace's "Clumsy"

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 9 January 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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On this Throwback Thursday episode (originally released on January 31, 2022), Raine Maida dives into the writing and recording of Our Lady Peace’s 1997 single “Clumsy.” Produced by Arnold Lanni, the song became a career-defining hit, spending three weeks at number one in Canada and reaching number five on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Raine shares insights into the creative process behind this alternative rock classic, which remains a fan favorite and a staple in the band’s live performances. 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 Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, lovers, Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Are you still looking for that perfect gift for that special someone? We'll look no further. I write and record personalized custom songs, and I'd love to write one for you. The process is fun, as we work together from picking what style of song you'd like and lyrical content to best convey your personalized message. Space is limited.
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0:37.1	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kid.
0:40.1	It's Throwback Thursday.
0:45.3	Hey, everybody. Chris Fafalia is here back with another Throwback Thursday.
0:48.6	I can't believe it's already been three years since this one came out. But this week, we're throwing it back to January 31st, 2022, when Rain made us sat in to discuss the writing and recording
0:56.1	of Clumsy by Our Lady Peace. As is par for the course with all of our past Canadian guests,
1:02.6	Rain was very gracious and so much fun, and I think you're all going to enjoy this one,
1:06.9	whether you're listening to it again or for the first time.
1:14.3	As usual, don't forget to check out chrisdemakes.com.
1:15.9	That's our Patreon.
1:17.6	Tons of great stuff there.
1:22.4	At the very least, go check it out and see if supporting our pod is something that you'd want to do.
1:26.7	We've got an endless back catalog of bonus episodes and videos over there.
1:29.3	So yeah, Chris and I would absolutely appreciate your support. And here you go. From January 31st of 2022, this is episode 88.
1:37.4	Rain Mata discusses Our Lady Pieces Clumsy.
1:41.0	Music clumsy.
1:53.9	Hey everyone.
1:59.0	Today's guest is Rain Mada, lead vocalist for the Toronto Canada rock band, Our Lady Peace.
2:00.0	Rain and I take a deep look inside the writing, recording, and release of the hit single,
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