You may not know the name "Chumbawamba," or even the song title, but "Tubthumping," also called "I Get Knocked Down," is a staple of 90s music. Chumbawamba, hailing from Britain, was a punk-pop band with anarchist influences. In 1997, Chumbawamba released "Tubthumping," a catchy pop song with a chant like structure. The song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 2 on the UK Singles chart, however, it also placed on Rolling Stone's list of the 20 most annoying songs. It also ranked on AOL Radio's 100 Worst Songs Ever at 35.
"Tubthumping" still is used in modern soundtracks such as Fired Up!, however the band announced in July of 2012 that they were breaking up. Since Tubthumping, 9 albums have been realesed by Chumbawamba, but no song has caught on like its biggest single. The band says it's always possible they will get back together.

I did not realize all these things about Chumbawamba--like the fact that they have nine albums? What is that about? I remember when "Tubthumping" first came out--I was in sixth grade. Very interesting post; I look forward to reading more of your insight into the 90s.
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