We'll Never Feel Bad Anymore: The Story of Weezer's Island in the Sun

How do we determine what the biggest song is in an artist’s
catalogue? A few decades ago it was generally decided based on
sales and airplay, but then along came digital downloads,
followed by YouTube views and finally, streams across the various
platforms out there. 


A band like Weezer is a good example of this, considering they
have had multiple hits throughout multiple decades. But chances
are different fans have different ideas of what song is
considered their biggest. Is it “Buddy Holly,”
their 1994 breakout with the mind-blowing, award-winning music
video directed by Spike Jonze? 


Or maybe it’s “Beverly Hills,” the gimmicky
earworm that has divided Weezer fans for two decades now? How
about their more recent cover of Toto’s “Africa”
that became a surprise chart-topper? Or perhaps it is
“Island in the Sun,” the laidback jangle pop
song that has become a beloved anthem and streaming sensation
over time. 


This week, join Myles Galloway as he tells you how Island in the
Sun became the most successful tune Weezer has ever written. With
newly unearthed interviews with Weezer themselves!