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" 1985 " is a song that was written and recorded by American rock band SR-71 for their album Here We Go Again. Mitch Allan, SR-71's frontman, gave the song to American rock band Bowling for Soup, who recorded a cover version that reached number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was included on the band's album A Hangover You Don't Deserve. [1]
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- Mitch Allan, John Allen
- May 21, 2004
1985 by Bowling for Soup song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position.
Bowling for Soup did make some modifications to the lyrics to better fit their style with Mitch Allan, lead vocalist of SR-71, contributed backing vocals to the song and appeared in the music video. "1985" became Bowling for Soup's biggest hit in the U.S., reaching No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Lance Morrill, Erik Chandler
- Jaret Reddick, Chris Burney, Gary Wiseman, Rob Felicetti
- 1994–present
- Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
“1985” tells the tale of a woman named Debbie who is going through a mid-life crisis. The song highlights her disappointment and frustration with her current life, as it is far from what she had envisioned when she was younger.
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Jul 27, 2004 · “1985” is a cover of SR-71’s song of the same name with slight differences in the lyrics and the instrumental. It was the first single from Bowling For Soup’s 2004 album, A Hangover You...
