Welcome back to the Story Behind The Song. In this special bonus episode, we revisit an interview with Gerald Casale of DEVO from late 2020 to talk about a 1980 single that wasn't originally a single "Whip It."This interview was previously unreleased, but we are sharing to honor DEVO's 50th anniversary this year. It is a vibrant interview of a still vital artist and band that continue to make their mark as they look forward to touring once again in a new post-pandemic world, and to celebrate a half-century of de-evolution.Did you know that this new wave hit was influenced by RnB and Prince? The song wasn't even supposed to be a lead single but thanks to the independence of DJs back in the early 1980s and the creation of MTV and the music video "Whip It" organically became a smash and changed the band's whole trajectory and the world forever.Listen to this episode of The Story Behind the Song now, and make sure to like, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch a segment of the interview on YouTube.You can keep an eye on the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series, and follow host Peter Csathy on Twitter @pcsathy and at Creative Media.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy