Alternative · Pop · Rock · Soul
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Hootie & the Blowfish's "Only Wanna Be with You" is a catchy alternative rock track that became one of the band's signature songs. Released in July 1995 as the third single from their debut album "Cracked Rear View," the song reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Frank Sacramento, features the band engaging in various sports activities alongside prominent athletes and ESPN personalities, adding a humorous and energetic visual to the song's theme.
Official music video for Hootie & The Blowfish - "Only Wanna Be with You" from the album 'Cracked Rear View' (1994).
"Only Wanna Be with You" is featured in the soundtracks of the films 'Marley & Me' and 'Ted'.
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With their unreplicable blend of blues, rock, soul and the pure joy of making music–Hootie & the Blowfish are unparalleled in their uniquely universal sound. The band fine tuned this sound playing frat parties and gigs at the University of South Carolina. The transition from playing covers to original songs was warmly received by audiences around the southeast and the band released their first full album “Cracked Rear View” in 1994 to legendary success. With hits like “Only Wanna Be With You”, “Hold My Hand” and “Let Her Cry” Cracked Rear View remains the 9th best selling album in music history.
Hootie & The Blowfish’s music video for “Only Wanna Be With You”, released 1995. Directed by Frank Sacramento. 4:11 in HD, 22,763,360 plays and 139,971 likes on YouTube. Filed under Alternative, Pop, Rock and Soul. AltSounds Curated.
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