Fri. 04/08 - Short Kings & Barbie Girls

Cool Stuff Daily · Apr 8, 2022 · 21m

We turn back the clocks to 1997 for a history of the song “Barbie Girl” and a look at its influence on music. Plus, the Neolithic origins of Short King Spring. And mark your calendars for the Great North American Solar Eclipse.

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Links:

The Oral History of Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' (Rolling Stone)

Aqua - Barbie Girl (Official Music Video) (Aqua, YouTube)

TikTok says it's officially short king spring (iD Vice)

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