Tom Petty and “You Don’t Know How It Feels”
According to American Songwriter, “You Don’t Know How It Feels” stands as the third and final single from Tom Petty’s 1993 Greatest Hits album. Written by Petty, the track reached No. 1 and explores themes of personal dissatisfaction and transience through lyrics such as, “People come, people go / Some grow young, some grow cold / I woke up in between / A memory and a dream.”
Green Day and “Basket Case” from Dookie
Green Day scored their second No. 1 hit with “Basket Case,” the second single from their third studio album, Dookie, as reported by American Songwriter. Written by the band members, the track addresses self-awareness and anxiety with the lyric, “Sometimes I give myself the creeps / Sometimes my mind plays tricks on me.”
Did You Know? Collective Soul’s debut single “Shine” was later covered by Dolly Parton on her 2001 album Little Sparrow, demonstrating the track’s crossover appeal across genres, according to American Songwriter.
Pearl Jam and “Dissident” on Vs.
Written by the members of Pearl Jam, “Dissident” appeared on their sophomore album, Vs., climbing into the Top 5 and cementing its status as one of the group’s most popular releases, per American Songwriter. The lyrics feature lines like, “She gave him away when she couldn’t hold / No, she folded, a dissident is here.”
Collective Soul and “Shine”
“Shine” served as Collective Soul’s debut single and first No. 1 hit from their freshman project, Hints Allegations And Things Left Unsaid, written by lead singer Ed Roland, according to American Songwriter. The track features the memorable refrain, “Whoa, Heaven, let your light shine down.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 1994 rock song was written by Ed Roland?
“Shine” by Collective Soul was written by lead singer Ed Roland, according to American Songwriter.
What album featured Green Day’s “Basket Case”?
According to American Songwriter, “Basket Case” appeared on Green Day’s third studio album, Dookie.
Was Tom Petty’s “You Don’t Know How It Feels” a No. 1 single?
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