Throwback Thursday: John Feldmann discusses Goldfinger’s “Superman”

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 12 June 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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In this Throwback Thursday episode, originally released on June 5th, 2023, John Feldmann of Goldfinger sat in for Episode 158 to break down the writing and recording of their 1997 single “Superman.” He shares how the song evolved in the studio, the creative choices that shaped its energetic sound, and how it became an unexpected fan favorite—thanks in part to its inclusion in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at a track that continues to resonate with listeners more than two decades later. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes ⁠ For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com ⁠ Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ 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 Kid.
0:09.4	Hey, everybody, it's Throwback Thursday again here at Krista Makesa Podcast.
0:13.8	Today is June 12th, and before we get into today's throwback episode,
0:18.3	here are a few things that happened in music history on this date.
0:22.6	First off, on June 12th of 1965, the Supremes hit number one with Back in My Arms again,
0:29.8	which was their fifth consecutive number one song. Did you know that the Supremes had 12 number one
0:36.1	songs? Pause the episode real quick and see how many you can name.
0:41.3	Okay, rapid fire in order.
0:44.3	Where did our love go? Baby love.
0:47.3	Come see about me.
0:48.3	Stop in the name of love.
0:50.3	Back in my arms again.
0:51.3	I hear a symphony.
0:53.3	You can't hurry love.
0:54.6	You keep me hanging on.
0:56.3	Love is here and now you're gone.
0:58.4	The happening.
0:59.5	Love child.
1:00.7	And someday will be together.
1:02.9	That's a lot of number ones.
1:04.4	The Supremes are awesome.
1:05.9	What else happened on this day?
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