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Nada Surf
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- Album
- High/Low
- Released
- 1996
- Genres
- power pop
- Length
- 3:41
- Tempo
- 95 BPM
- Label
- Elektra Records
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About this song
Popular is the first single from Nada Surf's debut album, High/Low. The track became an international hit and put the band on the map. Ric Ocasek of The Cars produced the song, and he also produced Weezer's debut, The Blue Album.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 1 other song, like “Popular by Swag Toof”.
- Covered once, including “Popular by Pom Pom Squad (Ft. Matthew Caws)”.
- Written by Matthew Caws and Daniel Lorca.
- Produced by Ric Ocasek.