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Orange Crush is an orange-flavored Soft drink (see orange soda) invented by J. M. Thompson of Chicago in 1906. The drink quickly became popular and was widely available throughout the US. Since the mid-20th century, however, the availability of Orange Crush has decreased considerably; it is now only sold in certain locales. The Crush brand and trademark are presently owned by Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, who market the soft drink in cans and bottles chiefly in the southeastern United States, where it is sold in most supermarkets. Crush is also popular in Canada, where it is distributed by Cadbury Beverages Canada. Crush had/has spinoffs including: Several of these flavors (Grape, Cream Soda, Lime, Orange) are freely available at most stores throughout North America. Several of them, however, are assumed by many to be discontinued but are, in actuality, only distributed within small markets. Crush Pineapple, for instance, is relatively easy to obtain in both can and single serving bottle in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Orange Crush cans make an appearance in the movie Joe Versus the Volcano. A song by R.E.M. was called Orange Crush. Singer/songwriter Rose Polenzani also has a song entitled Orange Crush, on her self titled album from 2001. The NFL's Denver Broncos late 1970s defense was termed the Orange Crush Defense.
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