Everyone knows this song. That looping ‘70s riff. That Magic FM playlist. The singer’s cheerful, breezy delivery. And then, of course, that catchy hook: “If you like piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain. If you’re not into yoga, and you have half a brain…”
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This song, whether you like it or not, has a way of embedding itself in your brain and playing on repeat for days on end. Some people claim Escape (The Piña Colada Song) is a ‘70s hit, while others say it’s an ‘80s classic. But no matter what decade people say this hit belongs in, there’s no denying that this song is amazing. And the story of how Rupert Holmes created it is pretty cool too.