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To play along with the recording, detune your uke down to F, Bb, D, G. Thanks to Caycee Price for suggesting this song for BUG!
"Superman's Song" was the the Crash Test Dummies first hit, reaching number four in Canada, number 56 in the United States and number 87 in Australia. Anchored by Brad Roberts (vocals, guitar) and his distinctive bass-baritone voice, the Crash Test Dummies started out in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
The band is widely known internationally for their 1993 single "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" and in Canada for multiple top ten songs including "Superman's Song". Brad Roberts has stated that "Superman's Song" is an "analysis of political philosophy" and that the way the song was written alleviated some of the seriousness of the topic. The music video for the song features the band singing at a funeral for Superman attended by various aging superheroes. Some depicted are a middle-aged Wonder Woman-like character, The Green Hornet, and possibly Green Lantern (Alan Scott). It won the MuchMusic Video Award for Best Video in 1991. The song was featured in the pilot of the Canadian TV series Due South.