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Who sang Basket Case?

Green Day released the song Basket Case. Date of release: 29/11/1994.

Release date: 29/11/1994

Duration: 03:02

Writer(s): Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool

Producer(s): Rob Cavallo and Green Day

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🎶 Basket Case song analysis

The song is about a person who feels paranoid and anxious, and doesn't know if it's due to their own mental state or external factors.

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Green Day - Short Biography

- Green Day was formed in 1987 by Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and John Kiffmeyer.
- They were originally called Sweet Children and were part of the Bay Area punk scene.
- In 1990, Tré Cool joined the band, replacing John Kiffmeyer.
- In 1994, the band released their first album, Dookie, which has sold over 10 million copies in the United States.
- Green Day is credited with popularizing mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States.

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Green Day's song Basket Case was written by singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong while he was in rehab after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. The song was released in 1994 as the third single from the album Dookie. The title of the song refers to a briefcase that Armstrong had taken with him to rehab centers, as it had a picture of his girlfriend, which he wanted to keep with him. The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Green Day's most popular singles.

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