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This article is about the R.E.M. song. For the Cole Porter song, see
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"Begin the Begin"
Song by R.E.M.
from the album Lifes Rich Pageant
ReleasedJuly 28, 1986 (1986-07-28)
Genre
Length3:28
LabelI.R.S.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Don Gehman

"Begin the Begin" is the first song on

And I Feel Fine... The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982-1987
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As the opening track on Lifes Rich Pageant, the song heralded a new clarity in Stipe's vocals.[5] Written on acoustic guitars in Stipe's home, the original version of the song was a minute longer, with five different choruses, lacking melody and a bridge.[6] Replete with references to Americana and revolution, the title is a pun on Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine".[6]

References

  1. ^ Schumer, Ben (February 26, 2009). "It Starts with an Earthquake: R.E.M.'s Monster". PopMatters.
  2. ISBN 0-7119-4901-8
  3. ^ "R.E.M. inducted into Music Hall of Fame". USAToday.com. September 17, 2006. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
  4. ^ Cohen, Jonathan (March 13, 2007). "R.E.M., Van Halen Lead Rock Hall's '07 Class". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
  5. ^ Hogan, page 32.
  6. ^ a b Hogan, page 33.
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