How Pokémon Accidentally Made the Biggest Theme Song Ever (Jason Paige interview)

In this episode of Behind The Wall, I sat down with Jason Paige, the legendary singer behind the original Pokémon theme song—one of the most recognizable and beloved theme songs in history. But what most people don’t know is that Jason’s story isn’t just about talent—it’s about being in the right place at the right time and seizing the moment that would change everything. Jason has worked with Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, and sung some of the most famous jingles ever, but before that, he was hustling to get his voice heard—literally. He made fake jingle tapes and delivered them to ad agencies, hoping to land work as a singer. He had no idea that years later, he’d be handed a last-minute studio gig to sing the theme for a brand-new cartoon called “Pokémon”. And that gig? It made history. That one recording session became the soundtrack of a generation. What started as another job became a song that billions of people around the world can sing from memory.

In this conversation, we dive into: 

🎤 The full, never-before-heard story of how the Pokémon theme song was made 

🎤 How Jason randomly got the call to sing it—and how it was almost very different 

🎤 The moment he realized the song had become a global phenomenon 

🎤 His experience working with Michael Jackson & Aerosmith 

🎤 How his voice has secretly shaped pop culture for decades 

Jason Paige is living proof that sometimes, the biggest moments in life come when you least expect them. He didn’t set out to be the singing voice of Pokémon—but through a mix of talent, hustle, and being ready for the right opportunity, he became exactly that. His story is a testament to the power of saying "yes," taking chances, and giving your all to every moment, no matter how small it seems at the time. Because sometimes, the things we do in a single day—one recording session, one audition, one leap of faith—can leave an impact that lasts a lifetime.

Where You Can Find More of Jason Paige🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4C2BnfCRMI8bTf3LlBUljz?si=dMsR6fNGRaqvnWsfHtQ4KA 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonpaige/?hl=en📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonPaige📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonpaige

Where You Can Find More of Daniel🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VjSRHdISZZnT9WkZC4xBb?si=d33eed531ea84d85📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwall/?hl=en📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielsWall📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danielswall?lang=en