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In reply to the discussion: Why would Michael Stipe play "Losing My Religion"? [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)33. That's a shame.
They've got one of the most far-ranging, diverse and solid catalogs of any American rock and roll band, in my opinion.
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Urinary incontinence is not a suitable topic for a fundraising concert, either.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#34
^^^^ this ^^^^ *AND* it's a great song, and the concert was about entertainment and raising $$$$
LaydeeBug
Dec 2012
#66
I'm glad he did. We just witnessed a bit of Rock-n-Roll history made there. eom
ChisolmTrailDem
Dec 2012
#10
You questioned the choice of the performer based on your IGNORANCE of what that title means.
cleanhippie
Dec 2012
#51
ring ring hey Chris it is Michael Stipe I was thinking of doing a song with you
Johonny
Dec 2012
#17
That's why R.E.M. has written so many damn fine songs, because they work on different levels.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#29
Jefferson Holt? Who is this Jefferson Holt of whom you speak? He has been completely removed...
Tom Ripley
Dec 2012
#65
Like any serious long time R.E.M. fan I would have preferred, oooh, "Gardening At Night"
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#30
Do you know a non-depressing REM song? "Shiny Happy People" is in a minor key, for God's sake
Recursion
Dec 2012
#83
Given that the storm was probably made worse by global warming, sure, he could have done "Cuyahoga"
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#38
Given that context, the song can be seen as quite cathartic for people affected by the storm
deutsey
Dec 2012
#85
I went through Irene and Sandy with some risk to my life in both, so neither do I n/t
deutsey
Dec 2012
#91
According to Kipp Teague, arguably a more definitive source for R.E.M. lyrics than the band itself
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#58
Probably should have played "It's the End of the World as We Know It" instead...
DanTex
Dec 2012
#53
If you want to go down this road, Jumping Jack Flash is even more questionable
cemaphonic
Dec 2012
#56
The concert was about raising money. People expect hit songs from these artists.
phleshdef
Dec 2012
#75
I have always believed there are three elements to any work of art: conception, execution, reception
Tom Ripley
Dec 2012
#87
As has been pointed out, it's just a southern saying. Stipe was surprised people took it...
Recursion
Dec 2012
#82