Comedian discovered walk-on music while watching The Boys
March 15, 2024 | 3:21 PM ET
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Comedian Bassem Youssef, known for his sharp wit and political commentary, discovered Billy Joel's “Pressure” in an unlikely place, midway through his Amazon superhero satire show. the boys. From the first note, he knew he had to find the song himself. About this episode spark parade, Youssef explains how he once fell in love with this track. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.
The more Youssef got into “Pressure,” the more he connected with its energetic synth-rock vibe, soaring melodies, and theme of dealing with stress. “[I had] “The pressure of touring, the pressure of the Piers Morgan show, and being exposed again, I realized that I've been living with that kind of pressure all my life,” says the comedian. “So I decided to make this my theme song, my walk-on music on stage. And maybe it'll be my theme song for the rest of my life.”
Listen to Bassem Youssef dive into Billy Joel's “Pressure” above or on your favorite podcast provider.Also, be sure to support us by following and reviewing spark paradefollow the Consequence Podcast Network to stay up to date on all our series.
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