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"First Date" is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182 for their fourth studio album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001). It was released as the second single from the album on October 8, 2001. It was written primarily by guitarist Tom DeLonge, with additional songwriting credit to bassist Mark Hoppus, and drummer Travis Barker.
[53] [54] "First Date" was inspired by DeLonge and then wife Jennifer Jenkins' first date at SeaWorld in San Diego. [22] "I was about 21 at the time and it was an excuse for me to take her somewhere because I wanted to hang out with her," said DeLonge. The track was written as a summary of neurotic teen angst and awkwardness. [22] "Happy ...
The American rock band Blink-182 has recorded songs for nine studio albums, as well as numerous extended plays. This list comprises the band's recorded catalog, as well as live renditions, early demo tracks, and recorded appearances on other albums. Blink-182 formed in Poway, a suburb of San Diego, California in 1992.
"First Date" features everything that made Blink-182 big in the late '90s and early 2000s: youthful (and relatable!) lyrics, big guitars and a silly, silly video. (Seriously, DeLonge's "WTF" face ...
Blink-182 [a] is an American rock band formed in Poway, California, in 1992. Their current and best-known line-up consists of bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus , guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge , and drummer Travis Barker .
The song's creation stems from Blink-182 manager Rick DeVoe's opinion that the album lacked a catchy, "feel-good" song. Hoppus composed "The Rock Show" in response, while guitarist Tom DeLonge composed the album's second single, "First Date". The song was influenced by bands such as the Ramones, Screeching Weasel, and the Descendents.
Crowds were, according to journalist Joe Shooman, mainly Blink-182 fans. [57] Hoppus enjoyed the return to smaller clubs, having spent the prior years touring arenas with Blink-182. [57] The band spent April to June 2007 on the Honda Civic Tour of the US and Canada alongside Fall Out Boy, the Academy Is… and Paul Wall. [57]
"Mutt" is a song by American rock band Blink-182 from the band's third studio album, Enema of the State (1999). It was written primarily by guitarist Tom DeLonge, with additional songwriting credit to bassist Mark Hoppus, and drummer Scott Raynor.