“It’s not every day you write a song that will have a resurgence 20 years from now.” Linda Perry still feels the power of “What’s Up?” — nearly 35 years later
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Key Points:
- Linda Perry, lead singer and songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, reflects on the enduring relevance of their 1992 hit "What's Up?" and remains passionate about performing it nearly 35 years later.
- After leaving 4 Non Blondes in the '90s, Perry built a successful career as a songwriter and producer for major artists like Pink, Christina Aguilera, and Gwen Stefani, avoiding the one-hit-wonder label.
- Perry is releasing her first solo album in 25 years, "Let It Die Here," featuring introspective tracks and a reimagined version of "Beautiful," a hit she wrote for Aguilera.
- She dismisses claims by Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins that they shared early versions of their hits, calling his statements untrue and criticizing his character.
- The band 4 Non Blondes has reunited and is working on a new album, with Perry contributing new material and focusing on creativity rather than solely revisiting past hits.
