Fatboy Slim anthem ‘Right Here, Right Now’ turns 26

Fatboy Slim achieved mainstream and global success during the nu-metal and boy band eras of the late 1990s. His often edgy yet infectious anthems took hold of the public, and now one of his biggest hits celebrates 26 years since its initial release.

The 90s were a unique music era, as Nirvana’s impact disrupted the mainstream, and the industry found itself at a crucial point of discovery and exploration. On both sides of the Atlantic, bands and producers were finding new voices, and the labels and public were willing to digest a wide range of sounds. In the late 90s, as groups like Korn and the Backstreet Boys shared chart dominance with stars Eminem and Britney Spears, producers like Fatboy Slim found a global audience. His 1998 album, You’ve Come A Long Way Baby, provided several massive global hits, including the endearing single Right Here, Right Now.

Two and a half decades later, and Fatboy Slim remains a powerful force onstage even as he pulls back from releasing new music because of the oversaturated landscape of the public. Regardless of whether he ever releases another single in his lifetime, his legacy is well preserved with the 1999 single, Right Here, Right Now serving as one of many signposts in his famed career. The iconic synths and swirling percussion perfectly form the foundation as the track’s title is repeated over and over in frenetic fashion. 26 years later, and fans worldwide are still celebrating the lasting legacy of Fatboy Slim and his massive back catalog of hits.

Revisit Right Here, Right Now in honor of the track’s 26th anniversary.