Evan Kidd Bogart Reveals 'SOS' 80s References

Evan 'Kidd' Bogart, co-writer of Rihanna's 2006 hit 'SOS', revealed on the 'Behind the Wall' podcast that the song's second verse cleverly incorporates titles from iconic '80s hits. The verse includes references to songs such as A-ha's 'Take On Me', Cutting Crew's '(I Just) Died In Your Arms', and Michael Jackson's 'The Way You Make Me Feel'. Despite the cleverness of these Easter eggs, they went unnoticed for nearly two decades, likely due to the lack of social media at the time of the song's release. Bogart expressed that he initially had no formal training in pop music, crafting the song largely by instinct. 'SOS', which samples Soft Cell's 'Tainted Love', became Rihanna's first number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains a significant part of her legacy. Fans have recently reacted with surprise and admiration at the lyrical depth of the song, questioning whether Rihanna herself was aware of these hidden references.