Gotye on Writing "Somebody That I Used to Know," Playing With
Rubber Chickens  Categories: Q&A Gotye on tour.jpg Wally De
Backer, better known as Gotye, is seeing huge success with his
most recent album Making Mirrors, especially hit single
"Somebody That I Used To Know."  But that's not quite the
reaction he was expecting. In fact, De Backer wasn't sure if he
was creative enough when he wrote the song, though he admits
it's become one of the most defining tracks of his career.  Now
he's on a nationwide tour playing to huge crowds and just
generally trying to have as much fun with the music as possible.
See also: -Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" Video Mashup
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in the Rain at Bayfront Park's Klipsch Amphitheater -The
40-photo slideshow of Gotye at the Klipsch Amphitheater
Crossfade: How is the tour going? De Backer: It's going seven
and a half.  Seven and a half? Yeah. I don't kno