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Hootie & the Blowfish began as a group of friends playing cover songs at the University of South Carolina in the late 1980s. Vocalist Darius Rucker, guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber, and drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld officially formed the band in 1986, blending roots rock, pop, and Southern influences into a distinct sound that quickly gained a devoted regional following. Their self-financed independent EPs led to a major label deal with Atlantic Records, culminating in the release of their debut album Cracked Rear View in 1994. The album became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 21 million copies in the United States alone and becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time. Singles like “Hold My Hand,” “Let Her Cry,” “Only Wanna Be with You,” and “Time” dominated the charts and established the band as a defining voice of mid-’90s mainstream rock.
Their follow-up albums—Fairweather Johnson (1996), Musical Chairs (1998), Hootie & the Blowfish (2003), Looking for Lucky (2005), and Imperfect Circle (2019)—continued to explore themes of love, nostalgia, and resilience, though none matched the staggering commercial success of their debut. Still, the band maintained a loyal fan base and toured consistently, eventually taking a hiatus as Rucker launched a highly successful country solo career. During their time together, Hootie & the Blowfish won two Grammy Awards in 1996 (Best New Artist and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for “Let Her Cry”), along with multiple MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. Their sound was accessible yet emotionally grounded, offering comfort and authenticity in an era increasingly dominated by alternative and grunge rock.
Beyond their music, the band has been widely recognized for its philanthropic work, particularly through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation, which supports education and child development programs in South Carolina and beyond. They have organized annual benefit concerts and contributed to causes ranging from public education to homelessness and veteran services. Their 2019 reunion tour, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of Cracked Rear View, reconnected them with fans across generations and reaffirmed their lasting cultural impact. Through hit records, heartfelt songwriting, and sustained charitable work, Hootie & the Blowfish have left a legacy that stretches far beyond their moment of ’90s chart dominance.
Complete List Of Songs From A to Z
- A Smile – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- All That I Believe – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Almost Home – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Another Year’s Gone By – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- Answer Man – Musical Chairs – 1998
- Autumn Jones – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- Be the One – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- Bluesy Revolution – Musical Chairs – 1998
- Can I See You – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- Change – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Closet Full of Fear – Musical Chairs – 1998
- Deeper Side – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- Desert Mountain Showdown – Musical Chairs – 1998
- Drowning – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Drowning (1991 Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Earth Stopped Cold at Dawn – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- Everybody but You – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Fairweather Johnson – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- Fine Line – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Fool – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- Free to Everyone – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- Get Out of My Mind – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- Go and Tell Him (Soup Song) – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- Goodbye – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Half a Day Ahead – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Hannah Jane – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Hey Sister Pretty – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- Hey, Hey What Can I Do – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Hold My Hand – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Hold My Hand (1990 Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Hold My Hand (Kootchypop Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Hold On – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Home Again – Musical Chairs – 1998
- Honeyscrew – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- I Don’t Understand – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- I Go Blind – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- I Will Wait – Musical Chairs – 1998
- I’ll Come Runnin’ – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- I’m Goin’ Home – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- If You’re Going My Way (Kootchypop Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Innocence – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- It’s Alright – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- Las Vegas Nights – Musical Chairs – 1998
- Leaving – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- Let Her Cry – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Let Her Cry (1991 Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Let It Breathe – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- Let My People Go – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Little Brother – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- Little Darlin’ – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- Little Girl – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Lonely on a Saturday Night – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Look Away – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Look Away (1990 Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Losing My Religion – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Michelle Post – Musical Chairs – 1998
- Miss California – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- New Year’s Day – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Not Even the Trees – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Not Tonight – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Old Man & Me (When I Get to Heaven) – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- One By One – Musical Chairs – 1998
- One Love – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- Only Lonely – Musical Chairs – 1998
- Only Wanna Be with You – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Only Wanna Be with You (Kootchypop Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Rollin’ – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Running from an Angel – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Running from an Angel (1991 Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Sad Caper – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- She Crawls Away – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- Show Me Your Heart – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- Silly Little Pop Song – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- So Strange – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Sorry’s Not Enough (Kootchypop Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Space – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- State Your Peace – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- Tears Fall Down – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- The Killing Stone – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- The Old Man and Me (Kootchypop Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- The Rain Song – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- Time – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Time (1991 Version) – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Tootie – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- Tucker’s Town – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- Turn It Up – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Waltz into Me – Looking for Lucky – 2005
- We Are One – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- What Do You Want from Me Now – Musical Chairs – 1998
- What’s Going On Here – Musical Chairs – 1998
- When I’m Lonely – Fairweather Johnson – 1996
- When She’s Gone – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
- Where Were You – Cracked Rear View – 1994
- Why – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Wild Fire Love – Imperfect Circle – 2019
- Wishing – Musical Chairs – 1998
- Woody – Hootie & the Blowfish – 2003
Albums
Cracked Rear View (1994): 32 songs
Fairweather Johnson (1996): 14 songs
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Musical Chairs (1998): 13 songs
Hootie & the Blowfish (2003): 13 songs
Looking for Lucky (2005): 12 songs
Imperfect Circle (2019): 14 songs
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