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GetUp Australia issue media statement on the National Press Club stunt:

Hanson - MMMBop 1997

"MMMBop" is a song written and performed by American pop-rockband Hanson. It originally appeared on Hanson's 1996 independent album MMMBop with a slower tempo, but was reworked as an upbeat pop track by producers the Dust Brothers. This version was released on March 24, 1997, as the lead single from Hanson's first full-length studio album, Middle of Nowhere (1997). The song is the band's most successful single to date and was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards. "MMMBop" was a major success worldwide, reaching number one in at least 12 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

The song was voted the best single of the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics poll, while also topping critics' polls from such media as Rolling Stone, Spin, and VH1, and was ranked number 20 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the 90s". In 2023, Hanson released a new version of the song, entitled "MMMBop 2.0", in collaboration with English pop punk band Busted. It peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Sales Chart.

"MMMBop" received a total of 72,7% yes votes! Previous Hanson polls: #419 "If Only".

Omg I forgot to respond to this one, so here are both albums to make up for the wait 🖤

Gerard as the Hanson MMMop and Middle of Nowhere RIAA 2x Multi-platinum award

Gerard as the gold version of Hanson's Shout it Out