The iconic "Everybody Wants Something" stands as perhaps the most memorable fictional song in Canadian television history. Originally performed by The Zit Remedy—the amateur band formed by beloved characters Joey Jeremiah, Snake, and Wheels—the track became a cultural touchstone after its appearance in a landmark 1989 episode of "Degrassi High." Despite its intentionally simplistic lyrics and chord progression, the song captured the earnest DIY spirit of teenage musical ambition that resonated with a generation of viewers, including a young Eric Pleska, who after seeing The Zits' music video decided he wanted to start a band too.

A Meaningful Connection
The Later Never Comes cover of this cult classic carries a unique backstory that bridges fiction and reality. Pat Mastroianni, the actor who immortalized the charismatic Joey Jeremiah throughout the Degrassi franchise, developed an unexpected connection with the band through an interview with Eric's underground publication, TAPOUT fanzine.

In a remarkable full-circle moment, Mastroianni later shared the band's rendition of "Everybody Wants Something" with his fellow cast members on the set of "Degrassi: The Next Generation." This behind-the-scenes endorsement not only validated Later Never Comes' musical approach but created a meaningful link between the fictional world that inspired their cover and the real-world artists paying homage to a piece of Canadian pop culture history.