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Rob Thomas on Writing the #3 Most Successful Song of All Time

Category: Arts
Duration: 01:14:03
Publish Date: 2023-11-07 05:05:00
Description:

Rob Thomas is best known as the frontman and songwriter for rock band Matchbox Twenty. He initially dropped out of high school and considered joining the army before forming Matchbox Twenty with some friends in Orlando, Florida. They quickly were offered a record deal, but the very day they released their debut album, the label went bust and they only sold 600 copies. In this episode, Rob talks with Guy about the marketing tactic that made them global superstars, writing Matchbox Twenty's hit song "3AM", and joining forces with Carlos Santana on the smash hit "Smooth."

Links from the show:

Push by Matchbox Twenty

3AM by Matchbox Twenty

3AM original recording by Tabitha's Secret

America by Simon and Garfunkel

Smooth by Santana (feat. Rob Thomas)

Rob and his wife Marisol

Where the Light Goes full album


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