Not Sure if I'm Pro-Life or Pro-Choice Meme: The Origins of '1985' by Bowling for Soup'

Bowling for Soup, the tongue-in-cheek punk-rock band, has made a name for themselves creating meme-worthy songs before memes even existed. Their hit single '1985' is a prime example of this. Written and produced by Butch Walker, who had previously worked with SR-71's Matt Walker, this track was destined to become an iconic anthem.

The story begins when Chris Burney, Gary Wiseman, Erik Chandler, and Jaret Reddick - the band members of Bowling for Soup - were approached by producer Butch Walker to rework a track that wasn't quite hitting the mark. The original version, penned by SR-71's Matt Walker, was left unfinished and buried on their final album Here We Go Again, which was only released in Japan.

Walker had pieced together the rest of the track during a trip to Machu Picchu, where he asked fellow tourists to shout out their favorite '80s references. These nostalgic gems were woven into the song's lyrics, creating an ironically cynical takedown of suburban housewife Debbie and her Prozac addiction.

The reworked '1985' was released in 2004 as part of Bowling for Soup's album A Hangover You Don't Deserve. The rest is history - the track went on to become a massive hit, peaking at No. 10 on the Pop Airplay chart and propelling the band's record to a career-high No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.

To date, '1985' has amassed an impressive 372.7 million on-demand official U.S. streams, cementing its status as an era-defining legacy hit for Bowling for Soup. Even those who weren't alive in 1985 continue to sing along when the track comes on the radio or plays at parties.

The song's enduring popularity is a testament to Walker's genius and the band's ability to create music that transcends generations. Whether you're pro-life, pro-choice, or simply a fan of catchy punk-rock anthems, '1985' is an unforgettable earworm that will continue to bring joy to fans for years to come.

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