Episode 50: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Merry Go Round

This massive hit from Blind Melon spent a total of 3 weeks a top the Modern Rock chart. It went to the top spot for a single week on September 18th, 1993 and then returned to the top spot on October 2nd, 1993 for 2 more weeks. The song was actually originally written well before the band even formed.

Going to #1 for the week of September 11th, 1993 for a single week was The Juliana Hatfield Three with the song My Sister. This was Juliana Hatfield's most successful single release of her career and it has an interesting story behind it as Hatfield doesn't even have a real life sister. Join me for the breakdown.

Going to #1 on Modern Rock for 4 consecutive weeks on August 14th, 1993 was the Red Hot Chilli Peppers with Soul to Squeeze. It would actually take 2 weeks off from the top spot and return for an additional week at #1 on September 25th, 1993. This song featured incredibly dark subject matter yet it was featured on the soundtrack for the comedy film Coneheads.

Going to #1 for 3 weeks on Modern Rock on July 24th, 1993 was Tears for Fears with the song Break It Down Again. This was Tears for Fears minus Curt Smith who had departed the group in 1991. That fracture would make up much of the lyrical content from Roland Orzabal on this album "Elemental."

Going to #1 on Modern Rock for the week of June 19th, 1993 for 5 consecutive weeks was the Perry Farrell fronted Porno for Pyros with the single Pets. This was actually the second single from the bands self titled debut album released in 1992. Join me for the breakdown.

Going to number 1 on the week of May 15th, 1993 was Depeche Mode with the single Walking In My Shoes. This would be the bands 4th and final number 1 single in chart history and their second in a row from Songs of Faith and Devotion. The group has a soft spot for this track in their overall library, tune in for the breakdown.

Going to #1 for the week of May 1st, 1993 on Modern Rock was New Order with the single Regret. This was the only time the band would hit the top spot in chart history with what many consider their last big hit. David Hasselhoff is involved, tune in and find out how.

The legends themselves Depeche Mode went to #1 for 5 consecutive weeks starting on March 27th, 1993 with the single I Feel You. The lead off single from Songs of Faith and Devotion would be the bands 3rd number 1 on the chart. The band incorporated more rock on this album to great success. Join me for the breakdown.

Going to #1 for the 3 consecutive weeks on the week of March 6, 1993 was Belly with Feed the Tree. Formed in Rhode Island in the early 90's this group is most known for this "one hit wonder." However, they had multiple songs chart on modern rock. Join me for the breakdown.

Going number 1 on Modern Rock for the week of January 23rd, 1993 for a lengthy 6 consecutive weeks was Jesus Jones with the single The Devil You Know. Basically it's the exact opposite of their massive feel good hit Right Here, Right Now as the band took a dark turn musically and lyrically. They used some groundbreaking recording techniques on this one. Tune in for my breakdown if this #1.