“Only Wanna Be With You” is part of Pokémon Day 25th anniversary celebration
In anticipation of the Pokémon Day 25th anniversary celebration and virtual concert on Saturday, February 27th, Post Malone has released a cover of Hootie and the Blowfish’s smash 1995 hit “Only Wanna Be with You” – appropriately dubbed the “Pokémon 25 Version.” The original record was last on the Billboard charts 25 years ago and Malone recorded his version to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon. The song will be included as part of Malone’s headlining appearance in the Pokémon Day virtual concert which begins promptly at 7 pm EST/4 pm PST on February 27th and can be viewed for free on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, official Twitch, and on Pokémon’s 25th anniversary website.
The concert serves as the launch activation for the franchise’s yearlong P25 Music program. The Pokémon Company International has teamed up with Universal Music Group to bring this concert and more music surprises to life throughout 2021 as part of P25 Music. P25 Music is a collaboration with some of music’s biggest names to create new songs, styles, and pop-culture moments, all through the lens of Pokémon. Pop icon Katy Perry was announced last month as the program’s premier artist.
Also on February 27th, fans can tune in to Pokémon TV, either on the web or by downloading the app, for a curated selection of music-themed episodes of the popular Pokémon animated series as they prepare for the big Pokémon Day concert with Post Malone in the evening.
