MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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While Metallica was releasing Load in June of 1996…

a band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina

was releasing a 1930s-style jazz song

about eternal damnation.

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Squirrel Nut Zippers with their song “Hell.”

Now, before it ever became a hit –

the band’s entire existence was threatened

by a candy company.

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Turns out –

a vintage candy called a “Squirrel Nut Zipper”

already existed.

Instead of changing their name,

the band worked out a deal to help promote the candy.

Soon, they were tossing actual Squirrel Nut Zippers

into crowds during concerts –

which helped revive sales of the forgotten treat.

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“Beauty, talent, fame, money
Refinement, job skill and brain
But all the things you try to hide
Will be revealed on the other side.” – by Squirrel Nut Zippers

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