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About What's Up?
"What's Up?" is a song by American rock group 4 Non Blondes from their 1992 debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More! It was released as the album's second single in 1993. It was successful in the United States and in several European countries, peaking at number one in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland.
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Twenty-five years and my life is stillTrying to get up that great big hill of hopeFor a destinationI realized quickly when I knew I shouldThat the world was made up of this brotherhood of manFor whatever that meansAnd so I cry sometimesWhen I'm lying in bed just to get it all outWhat's in my headAnd I, I am feeling a little peculiarAnd so I wake in the morningAnd I step outsideAnd I take a deep breath and I get real highAnd I scream from the top of my lungsWhat's going on?And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeahI said hey, what's going on?And I say, hey yeah yeah, hey yeah yeahI said hey, what's going on?Oh, oh ohOh, oh ohAnd I try, oh my god do I tryI try all the time, in this institutionAnd I pray, oh my god do I prayI pray every single dayFor a revolution.And so I cry sometimesWhen I'm lying bedJust to get it all outWhat's in my headAnd I, I am feeling a little peculiarAnd so I wake in the morningAnd I step outsideAnd I take a deep breath and I get real highAnd I scream from the top of my lungsWhat's going on?And I say, hey hey hey heyI said hey, what's going on?And I say, hey hey hey heyI said hey, what's going on?And I say, hey hey hey heyI said hey, what's going on?And I say, hey hey hey heyI said hey, what's going on?Oh, oh oh ohTwenty-five years and my life is stillTrying to get up that great big hill of hopeFor a destination
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4 Non Blondes
4 Non Blondes was an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1989. The group was formed by bassist Christa Hillhouse, guitarist Shaunna Hall, drummer Wanda Day, and vocalist and guitarist Linda Perry. Prior to the release of their first album, Roger Rocha replaced Hall on guitar, and Dawn Richardson replaced Day on drums. They hit the charts in 1993 with "What's Up?", their only major hit single. Perry left the band in 1994 to begin a solo career, and the remaining members disbanded shortly after. more »
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Written by: Linda Perry
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"What's Up?" was officially released as the second single from the 4 Non Blondes' debut album "Bigger, Better, Faster, More!" on June 23, 1993. |
SongwritersThe song was written by breakthrough Led Zeppelin-influenced, 4 Non Blondes member, Linda Perry. |
Chart Success"What's Up?" reached number fourteen on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, number one in several European countries and the top five in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. |
Cultural ImpactThe song has been used in numerous popular culture contexts, including in the TV series "Sense8", a viral video montage of He-Man singing and in the music rhythm game "Rock Band 4". |
Commercial UsageIt's also used in commercials, most notably in a 2020 Facebook ad featuring a cover performed by Chris Martin of Coldplay and actress Lizzo. |
Video DirectorIts music video was directed by Morgan Lawley. |
Unique Song NameDespite the song's title, the phrase "What's up?" does not appear in its lyrics. |
Covers and RemixesThe song has been covered and remixed by numerous artists in various genres, including dance versions by DJ Miko and a stripped-down acoustic rendition by P!nk. |
Live Performances"What's Up?" was performed by 4 Non Blondes at the 1994 Billboard Music Awards, with a memorable performance featuring Perry's unique vocal stylings. |
Album SuccessThe success of "What's Up?" propelled the album "Bigger, Better, Faster, More!" to peak at number 13 on the Billboard 200. |
ReceptionFrom critics, the song received mixed reviews but from the audience, it has always been a 90s favorite. |
AwardsThe song earned the band a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group at the 37th Grammy Awards. |
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