: John Smith famously wrote the lyrics in just 15 minutes while the band was loading gear for a rehearsal.
: After major labels initially rejected the song, a remix by Dutch DJ Peter Slaghuis (the "Dutch Mix") gained international attention, leading to a contract with Atlantic Records. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait (Bing Lounge)
: As a Portland-based band, their appearance at the local Bing Lounge serves as a homecoming, celebrating a song that began as a regional favorite before achieving global fame. The Story Behind "I Can't Wait" : John Smith famously wrote the lyrics in
: The performance retains the famous "oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh" vocal motif that helped the track reach #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait (Bing Lounge)