About this episode
In 1997, the deaths of Notorious B.I.G. and Princess Diana left America looking for musical catharsis. The Gist, our regular guest Chris Molanphy explores how tribute songs came to dominate the Billboard chart from 1997, with a sprinkling of a few memorable candy-colored Pop songs. Our Spotify playlist will help un-break your hearts with some Toni Braxton, Elton John, and other songs mentioned in today's show: For the Spiel, it's time to name our latest Lobstar of the antentwig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices