This 1997 single found Smash Mouth leaning into a distinctive blend of 1960s-inspired psych-pop and funk, a sound that would become their signature. It was their first single for Interscope Records.
- The single was released on July 18, 1997.
- The song features a prominent sample of the 1969 Rocky & Bullwinkle Show theme song.
- "Walkin' on the Sun" became Smash Mouth's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 2.
Smash Mouth is a rock band from San Jose, California, known for their blend of rock, ska, and pop. At the time of "Walkin' on the Sun's" release, they were establishing themselves as a prominent act in the late 1990s alternative music scene.
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