60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Gin Blossoms—“Hey Jealousy”

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Oct 22, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Similar Song Beginnings

  • Two consecutive songs on Gin Blossoms' album, "New Miserable Experience", have similar beginnings.
  • This bothered Rob Harvilla for years, as "Found Out About You" and "Allison Road" start alike.
ANECDOTE

Doug Hopkins' Tragedy

  • Doug Hopkins wrote "Hey Jealousy" then struggled with addiction and was kicked out of Gin Blossoms.
  • He died by suicide shortly after the song became a hit, highlighting the song's darkness.
INSIGHT

Jangle's Multitudes

  • "Jangle" in music can convey sweetness, sadness, and anger.
  • Doug Hopkins, guitarist of Gin Blossoms, embodied this complexity with struggles and talent.
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