'90s Soundtrack Flashback, Episode 03: Forrest Gump

This episode is, we suppose, like a box of chocolates, because technically you don't know what you're going to get, but we can tell you we're talking about the ubiquitous Forrest Gump soundtrack. Remembering top-loader VCRs, #justiceforJenn, powering through overplay, how long sixties soul acts gave themselves to get drawers on the floor, and songs Muppets sing at you. What does it sound like when the Beach Boys sing a New Yorker article about pirates? Find out with our latest episode! Intro and outro by Andrew Byrne; interstitial music by Classics IV. For more information/to become a patron of the show, visit patreon.com/mastas! SHOW NOTES Where to watch Forrest Gump Record Of The Year Showdown, Episode 1: 1959-1974 John Fogerty not about certain pols' use of "Fortunate Son" Episode 45: Gladys Knight And The Pips, "Midnight Train To Georgia" Episode 195: Dolly Parton's Underrated Hits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.