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"All I Want" is a 1992 song by alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket from their successful 1991 album Fear. "All I Want" was Toad the Wet Sprocket's first successful song. It became one of their most well-known songs and reached the top twenty on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.


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2008
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Toad the Wet Sprocket

Toad the Wet Sprocket is an American alternative rock band formed in 1986. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Glen Phillips, guitarist Todd Nichols, bassist Dean Dinning, and drummer Randy Guss. The band enjoyed chart success in the 1990s with the singles "Walk on the Ocean", "All I Want", "Something's Always Wrong", and "Fall Down", among others. The band broke up in 1998 to pursue other projects but in 2006 began touring the United States as a band in small-venue, short-run tours each summer. In December 2010, the band announced their official reunion as a full-time working band and have started writing songs for their first new studio album since their 1997 Columbia Records release Coil. more »

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Year of Release
"All I Want" was released in 1991 as part of the album "Fear".
Band's Origins
Toad the Wet Sprocket is an alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, California, formed in 1986.
Album Success
The album "Fear" from which "All I Want" comes, became the band’s first RIAA-certified platinum album.
Song Popularity
"All I Want" was among the most successful songs for Toad the Wet Sprocket and helped to solidify their place within the rock music scene of the 90s.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "All I Want" features the band performing in a blue room with interspersed clips of various people in everyday situations.
Song Reception
"All I Want" has been praised for its lyrical depth and the band’s tight, nuanced performance.
Concert Staple
Even today, "All I Want" remains a favorite among fans and continues to be a prominent feature in the band's live concert performances.
Fusion of Genres
The song is noted for its fusion of different music genres, with elements of folk incorporated into its alternative rock sound.
Band’s Name Origin
The band's name is a reference to a comedy sketch "Rock Notes" from the Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album.
Legacy
"All I Want" continues to be a widely recognized song and is still played on various '90s and adult alternative radio stations.
Cover Versions
The popularity of "All I Want" has led to various cover versions by other artists over the years.

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