Guinness Book of World Records - 1989

This week, Alyssa and Kevin crack open the 1989 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records! Which records have been broken in the last 35 years and which have been maintained? The No Returns duo discuss this most impressive compendium AND even try to beat some of its listed record holders. 

Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

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Opening Credit Music:

“Western Wind,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, ; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. The Loneliest Time, Interscope, 2022.

Closing Credit Music:

“Too Much,” written by Carly Rae Jepsen, John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Noonie Bao, and Sammy Leighton Clay; performed by Carly Rae Jepsen. Dedicated, Interscope, 2019.

Episode Music Credits:

"Alright," written by Pamela Valfer; performed by Kitty Craft. Beats and Breaks From The Flower Patch, Darla Records, 2024 (Reissue)

“Fight The Power,” written by Carlton Ridenhour, Eric Sadler, Hank Boxley, and Keith Boxley; performed by Public Enemy. Do The Right Thing: Original Motion PIcture Soundtrack, Motown, 1989.

“Wind Beneath My Wings,” written by Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar; performed by Bette Midler. Beaches: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Atlantic, 1988.

“My Prerogative," written by Bobby Brown, Teddy Riley, Gene Griffin, Aaron Hall,  and Timmy Gatling; performed by Bobby Brown. Don’t Be Cruel, MCA, 1988.

“Straight Up,” written by Elliot Wolff; performed by Paula Abdul. Forever Your Girl, Virgin, 1988

“Like A Prayer,” written by Madonna Ciccone and Patrick Leonard; performed by Madonna. Like A Prayer, Sire/Warner, 1989.

“Love Shack,” written and performed by The B-52’s. Cosmic Thing, Reprise, 1989.

“What I Am,” written by Edie Brickell and Kenny Withrow; performed by Edie Brickell and New Bohemians. Shooting Rubberbands at The Stars, Geffen, 1988.

“Bust A Move,” written by Marvin Young, Matt Dike, and Michael Ross; performed by Young MC. Stone Cold Rhymin’, Delicious Vinyl/Island, 1989.

“Back to Life (However Do You Want Me),” written by Nellee Hooper, Caron Wheeler, Simon Law, and Trevor Romeo; performed by Soul II Soul. Club Classics Vol One, Virgin, 1989.

“Poison,” written by Vincent Furner, Desmond Child, and John McCurry; performed by Alice Cooper. Trash, Epic, 1989.

“Yesterday,” written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon; performed by The Beatles. Help!, Capitol, 1965.

“The End of The Innocence,” written by Don Henley and Bruce Hornsby; performed by Don Henley. The End of The Innocence, Geffen, 1989.

“Olympic Fanfare,” composed by John Williams. 1984.