Alanis Morissette says record executives were 'terrified' of releasing 'You Oughta Know' as a single before it became a hit

The song would go on to earn Morissette two Grammy awards ...
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The 1972 Carly Simon Hit That Alanis Morissette Once Refused to Play, Citing “Anti-Woman Sentiment”

From Carly Simon to Alanis Morissette to Taylor Swift and countless artists before, in between, and undoubtedly after, musicians have been writing breakup songs (and the general public has been eating ...

Alanis Morissette reveals truth of why people were 'terrified' of 'You Oughta Know'

Alanis Morissette, who broke through with the emotional rock anthem "You Oughta Know," recalled the pushback the song received in a new interview.
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Alanis Morissette Reflects on Record Executives' Fear of Her 1995 Breakup Anthem

Alanis Morissette looks back at her signature track, "You Oughta Know," and how her record label was hesitant to release it as a lead single.
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Jodie Sweetin recalls realizing that Alanis Morissette's 'You Oughta Know' might be about 'Full House' costar Dave Coulier

Morisette has never confirmed the subject of her breakup anthem, but Sweetin has no doubts that it's her TV uncle. Jodie Sweetin is reminiscing about when she first knew a lot more about her TV ...
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Alanis Morissette Says Record Executives Were 'Terrified' of Releasing 'You Oughta Know' as a Single Before it Became a Hit

Alanis Morissette says that her most famous song was not popular with record executives who were "terrified" of releasing it as a single. In an appearance on theTalk Easy with Sam Fragosopodcast, ...