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25 Years Ago, Smash Mouth's "All Star" Accidentally Became The Anthem Of A Generation: "We Wanted To Give A Little Hope Back"

On the surface, Smash Mouth's "All Star" seems like a jaunty, upbeat ditty that's the right song to soundtrack Shrek's forays around his swamp, and a generation of memers who got the memo that the ...
American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind Smash Mouth’s Anthemic “All Star”

When thinking of Smash Mouth, it’s hard not to have their signature hit, “All Star,” come to mind. There’s an encouraging energy interwoven into the song that was intentional by the song’s sole writer ...
The News Journal

Smash Mouth to headline Delaware block party this summer. Here's what to know

Even if you haven't seen the DreamWorks classic "Shrek," you’ve heard two of the film's huge anthems by Smash Mouth: "All Star" and "I'm a Believer." The multiplatinum rock band will bring nostalgic ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Smash Mouth 'All-Star' Zach Goode looks forward to a high-energy Lakes Jam performance

BRAINERD — Smash Mouth is coming to Brainerd Thursday, June 27, for 2024’s Lakes Jam Music Event Festival. Known for hits like “All Star,” “Walkin’ On The Sun” and their cover of The Monkees’ “I’m a ...
Post and Courier

Smash Mouth to play free Upstate concert. The band shares where they are 23 years after 'Shrek'

SIMPSONVILLE — Before every show, Paul De Lisle downs a shot of Maker’s Mark whiskey. It’s been 30 years since De Lisle formed the ‘90s rock band Smash Mouth, but the only remaining member of the ...
Texarkana Gazette

Smash Mouth to bring 'All Star' flair to Holiday Train visit

TEXARKANA, Texas -- Rock band Smash Mouth will perform their 1999 hit "All Star" when the Canadian Pacific Kansas City U.S. Holiday Train returns to the Twin Cities. The train is scheduled to stop at ...