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CHOONS: FROM PORTLAND TO THE WORLD; The Story of Nu Shooz' "I Can't Wait."

July 22, 2022 Valerie Day

CHOONS is a podcast about "The Songs we vibe to," dedicated to the "History and longevity of underrated and much loved tunes."

Host Diego Martinez takes us back to the Mid-70s and the incredible series of events that led to "The Bassline Heard 'Round the World." It’s one of our favorite interviews ever. Enjoy!


← NU SHOOZ TIME MACHINE: Soul 45s INTERVIEW: LIVED THROUGH THAT with Mike Hipple →

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This month, we're taking you back to the summer of 1986 when "I Can't Wait" was climbing the charts worldwide. Atlantic Records whisked us off to Europe for a promotional tour—just the two of us,
View fullsize Welcome to your summer. Yes, it's finally here! And it's the 46th anniversary of the very first NuShooz gig. [Colonel Summer's Park, Portland, Oregon, June 21st, 1979.] What a different world that was; pre-internet, no smartphones or smart toasters,
View fullsize Did you know 'I Can't Wait' was originally much faster? When we slowed it down to 104 BPM in the studio, the band thought John was crazy! But that slower groove, combined with some engineering magic and creative percussion (including wine bottles!),
View fullsize Remember cassettes? Those humble plastic rectangles that revolutionized how we listened to and created music? While they may seem primitive by today's standards, these analog warriors played a crucial role in shaping the Nu Shooz musical landscape. F
View fullsize From Analog Adventures to Global Groove: A Nu Shooz December Update

In this month's newsletter: Join us for analog recording stories, celebrate a Hall of Fame induction, and watch Nu Shooz fans dance worldwide! Plus, holiday gift ideas for '80s musi
View fullsize We have exciting news to share! Our friend and Nu Shooz bassist, Gary Fountaine, will be inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame this Saturday, October 12, 2024. 

This prestigious honor recognizes Gary's significant contributions to the Oregon m

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