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Hey friends, today's guests are guitarist and lead vocalist Luke Estricken and bassist Greg Geldner of the Marion

County California rock band Stroke Nine.

Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the smash hit single, Little Black

Backpack, taken from their 1999 album, nasty little thoughts.

I don't recall an episode here on Krista Makes a Podcast, where everything hinged on one song, and I mean everything.

Luke and Greg both mentioned that the track was demoed numerous times over the years, had been a live staple and a hit amongst their fans,

was previously recorded for their indie record, and it was this song that got them signed

to Universal Records. This certainty that the song that got them signed to Universal Records.

This certainty that the song was a hit was shared by everyone in the band, managers, fans,

and label executives.

Getting the final mix back only solidified this overall feeling and the song went on to become one of the biggest hits in 1999 at Rock Radio.

The guys were both very vocal as to what producer Jerry Harrison brought to the table with this track.

And I gotta mention the Times signature changes in this song,

they're odd, yet worked together effortlessly, and really give the song its own vibe.

So for all this and a whole lot more, stick around. Hey, hey have you heard Krista makes a podcast?

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Well, hey, guys, how's it going? Hi, how are you? It's going great. Fantastic. We got Luke and

Greg. We're going to get ganged up on here. We're getting a two for here on Krista

makes a podcast. So where are each of you guys right now?

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