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Who sang Pop Song 89?

Release date: 1988

Duration: 03:5

R.E.M. released the song Pop Song 89. Date of release: 1988.

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The meaning of the song 'Pop Song 89 ', based on the lyrics

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The protagonist sees someone and thinks he knows their name, but realizes he was mistaken. He tries to strike up a conversation and suggests talking about the weather or the government. Later, he talks to a friend and comments on how strange things are. The chorus repeats the suggestion to talk about the weather or the government, and the song ends with more repetitions of "hi." Basically, the song is about a man trying to talk to someone he thinks he knows and who suggests topics of conversation.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Pop Song 89’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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R.E.M. - Short Biography

- R.E.M. is an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980.
- The band members are Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe.
- Noted for Buck's arpeggiated guitar style, Stipe's vocal quality, stage presence and obscure lyrics, Mills' melodic bass lines and backing vocals, and Berry's drumming style.
- Considered a pioneer of alternative rock in the early 1990s.
- They sold over 90 million albums worldwide and became one of the world's best-selling musical acts before breaking up in 2011.

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"Pop Song 89" is a popular track by the American rock band R.E.M. It is the opening song and third single from the band's sixth studio album, "Green". Although it peaked at number 86 on the Hot 100, it was not as successful in the UK, where the single "Stand" was re-released.

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