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Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Ep. 134: Tony Scalzo discusses Fastball's "The Way"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9923 Ratings

🗓️ 19 December 2022

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

A newspaper story about a missing couple sparked the idea for Fastball's 1998 hit single "The Way". In this episode, bassist and vocalist Tony Scalzo details the writing, recording, and meteoric rise of this unique and catchy track. Visit http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Chris DeMakes A Podcast Supporting Cast, where you'll get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today's guest is Tony Scaleso,

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from the Austin Texas rock band Fastball.

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