: The song was officially remastered in 2013 for the 25th-anniversary edition of Green .
: Original single releases in Europe included non-LP tracks like "Memphis Train Blues" and "Ghost Riders". R.E.M. - Orange Crush (Cold Duck extended remix)
To understand the remix, it is essential to consider the source material from R.E.M.'s sixth studio album, Green (1988). : The song was officially remastered in 2013
: Lead singer Michael Stipe drew from personal family history (his father served in the military) and stories from growing up on Army bases. : Lead singer Michael Stipe drew from personal
If you are looking for high-quality official variations of the track, several authorized versions exist:
: The original is characterized by a "quasi-military" drum figure and Michael Stipe's megaphone-filtered vocals. It reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts despite not having a commercial single release in the U.S.. Official Alternatives and Rarities