The Story Behind DEVO's "Girl U Want" with Mark Mothersbaugh

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In a rare repeat guest episode, DEVO's "Girl U Want" is the focus of this week's Story Behind the Song podcast. Only this time, It's vocalist and co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh who's joining the podcast! He joins host Peter Csathy to discuss the origins of the 1980 single from Freedom of Choice, as well as reflect on the band's rise and current creative pursuits.

Watch Mark Mothersbaugh reveal the true tale behind DEVO's "Girl U Want" above, and listen to The Story Behind the Song wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/StoryBehindTheSong

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0:00:00 - Introduction
0:02:00 - The Conceptualist's Schedule and Iconic Studio
0:06:17 - Mark's Childhood and Artistic Awakening
0:08:14 - The Beatles and the Genesis of Music
0:10:07 - First Band and Musical Influences
0:14:17 - College and Meeting Gerald Casale
0:18:44 - DEOVO's Sensibility
0:22:18 - "Girl U Want" and the "Funk" Album
0:30:28 - Record Label Pressure and "Whip It" Success
0:41:16 - Postcard Art and "Uncontrollable Urge"
0:49:57 - Raymond Scott and the Ondioline
0:57:48 - Career Reflections and Current Projects

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