Smash Mouth liked their cover of The Monkees’ “I’m a Believer” that appeared in Shrek. Members of the band were concerned about the film’s quality. Both the original song and the cover were huge hits.

During a 2021 interview with The Ringer, Shrek co-director Andrew Adamson said he loved The Monkees’ “I’m a Believer.” He tried to convince Smash Mouth to contribute a cover of the song to the movie.

Last Surviving Monkees Member and Smash Mouth Meet in Epic 'I'm a Believer' Moment originally appeared on Parade. "I'm a Believer" is a 1966 hit song written by Neil Diamond but recorded by The ...

Even if you haven't seen the DreamWorks classic "Shrek," you’ve heard two of the film's huge anthems by Smash Mouth: "All Star" and "I'm a Believer." The multiplatinum rock band will bring nostalgic ...

Smash Mouth was one of my first favorite bands – and the one that ruined live music for me for years. Growing up, I – like most of the globe – was obsessed with the song "All Star." At eight or nine ...

BOISE, Idaho — Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell died Monday at age 56 after entering hospice care at his home, according to multiple outlets. The New York Times and Rolling Stone both reported that ...