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Everyone Knows That’ Song Identified After Years-Long Internet Search

The song, originally featured in a 1986 adult film, gained popularity through a dedicated online community.

'Everyone Knows That' Lostwave Song: Who Finally Found 'Ulterior Motives' And What Film Is It From?
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Overview

  • The song ‘Everyone Knows That,’ also known as ‘Ulterior Motives,’ was identified after being featured in the 1986 adult film ‘Angels of Passion.’
  • Internet sleuths, led by Reddit users, solved the mystery that had puzzled music enthusiasts and attracted mainstream media attention.
  • Christopher Booth, one of the song's creators, expressed astonishment over the discovery and hinted at a possible official release.
  • The search for the song was part of the 'lostwave' community, which focuses on rediscovering forgotten or unidentified music.
  • Fans are now requesting a version of the song without the adult film's sound effects, leading to fan-edited versions circulating online.