Natural One

Folk Implosion

About Natural One

"Natural One" is a song by the band The Folk Implosion. The song was written by Folk Implosion's lead member Lou Barlow and Orbit bassist Wally Gagel, who also produced the song. It was released as a single in 1995, and was featured on the soundtrack to the Larry Clark film Kids, but does not appear in the film itself. The song peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 4 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, No. 20 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 45 in the UK Singles Chart. It was also used as the theme song for AMC Network's "Long Live Cool" promos. There was also an a capella version of this song. In 2013, the band Shearwater covered the song on their all-covers album, Fellow Travelers. It was also used in 2016's American Crime Story: the People v. O. J. Simpson, episode eight "A Jury in Jail." 


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1995
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Folk Implosion - Natural One

I'm the one natural one, make it easy
we can take it inside
where I can love how I like if my woman
whatever keeps me high
yeah, we can take it
good and loose on an endless spree
good because we made it
and when momma's not around there's no telling what we'll do when we're
free
I'm the one natural one, make it easy
we can take it inside
I can have it cause I act like I love it
it's a matter of pride
yeah, we can take it
good excuse on an endless spree
good because we made it
your woman's falling down, you may as well crash with me
when I'm numb natural one
it's the one natural one
there's no telling what we'll do when we're free
when I'm numb natural one
there's no telling what we'll do when we're free
it's the one natural one
that you may
as well crash with me
when I'm numb natural one
there's no telling what we'll do when we're free
it's the one natural one
there's no telling what we'll do when we're free
when I'm numb natural one
there's no telling what we'll do when we're free
it's the one natural one
that you may as well crash with me

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Folk Implosion

The Folk Implosion is an American band founded in the early 1990s by Lou Barlow and John Davis. It was initially a side-project started by Barlow to explore different territory than that being canvassed with his primary band at the time, Sebadoh. The name is a play on the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. The band was on hiatus from 2004 to 2020. more »

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Written by: BARLOW, DAVIS, GAGEL

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16 facts about this song

Song Identity
"Natural One" is a song by the American Indie rock band, Folk Implosion.
Chart Performance
The song was the band's most popular one, reaching the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1996, and it reached the #1 position on the Billboard Modern Rock charts.
Song's Origin
The song was originally created as a part of the soundtrack for the 1995 movie "Kids," directed by Larry Clark.
Band Composition
Folk Implosion consisted of Lou Barlow and John Davis. This band was one of many side projects for Barlow, who was also a member of bands Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr.
Song Style
The song blended elements of folk with electronic beats and sampling, hence defining the "Folk Implosion" name.
Music Video
The music video for "Natural One" was directed by the filmmaker Larry Clark.
Critical Acclaim
Despite Folk Implosion's original focus on low-profile, lo-fi recordings, “Natural One” gained considerable commercial and critical acclaim.
Future Innovation
“Natural One” served as an important influence on future indie-electronic crossover songs.
Limited Success
Despite the huge success of "Natural One," Folk Implosion never replicated that success on the music charts. This peaked single is often considered as a one-hit-wonder.
Brand Use
The song was featured in a Levis Jeans commercial in the late 1990s.
Song’s Release
The soundtrack album that featured the song, titled "Kids," was released on July 11, 1995, by London Records.
Impact
The song’s unexpected commercial traction marked a turning point in Lou Barlow’s career, prioritizing Folk Implosion for several years thereafter.
Attribution Rights
Even though the song was a big hit, it couldn't be included on Folk Implosion's following album because the rights were owned by the film.
Soundtrack Success
The "Kids" soundtrack on which "Natural One" appears was hailed as one of the best soundtracks of the '90s by the Rolling Stone magazine.
RIAA Certification
"Natural One" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in April 1996.
Legacy
"Natural One" remains a recurrent song on 90's alternative rock radio stations, validating Folk Implosion's lasting legacy.

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