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Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Ep. 158: John Feldmann discusses Goldfinger's "Superman"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9923 Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2023

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

John Feldmann was the first ever guest on Chris DeMakes A Podcast, and to celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the show, he makes his triumphant return to discuss the writing, recording, release, and legacy of Goldfinger's iconic ska-punk classic "Superman". To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

This episode is brought to you by Distro Kit. Hey everyone. I like to start off by thanking each and every one of you

0:18.0

listening for your loyal support. Can you believe it's been three years of

0:21.6

Chris to make a podcast?

0:23.3

That's right. Our first episode was in June of 2020.

0:27.0

And to celebrate, we brought our very first guest back to commemorate the event.

0:31.8

Today's guest has none other than lead vocalist and

0:34.3

guitarist John Feldman from the Los Angeles California Scott Punk band

0:39.1

Goldfinger. Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind their fan favorite song,

0:46.0

Superman, taken from their 1997 and second album overall, Hang-U.

0:51.0

John mentioned that he wrote Superman way back in 1994 while he was

0:56.0

writing all the rest of the material that ended up making their self-titled debut.

0:59.6

The band even released an earlier version on a split 7 inch with Real Big Fish.

1:04.5

And while the song was the lead-off track on the album, the tune initially received little to no radio play and may never shot a video for it either.

1:13.0

But thanks to Tony Hawk Pro Skater, this song has taken on a massive life of its own,

1:18.0

becoming one of the band's biggest songs, both live and on record. So for all this and a whole lot more, don't you dare go anywhere.

1:27.0

Hey, hey, have you heard Krista Makes a Podcast?

1:33.0

Hey, hey, have you heard Krista Makes a Podcast?

1:38.0

Hey, hey, have you heard? heard,

1:43.0

Hey, hey, have you heard,

1:46.0

Krista makes a podcast?

1:50.0

John Feldman.

1:51.0

That's me.

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