The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite (track) by R.E.M.

The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite by R.E.M.
Year: 1992
From the album Automatic For The People (track #3)
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85/100 (from 481 votes)
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From 10/10/2024 15:10
haha when younger i used to think he was singing calling Jamaica also , i like the song but i feel this song belongs more on the out of time album alongside shiny happy people ? i dunno
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From 11/18/2020 17:28
Really nice song but it gives me problems.

For the first half of the song I have the Lion Sleeps Tonight buzzing around my head and then I'm mishearing 'calling Jamaica' instead of 'call me when you try to wake her up'. I know its ridiculous but there it is.

It's also too long especially the repetitive chorus line. If only Jamaica had answered his bloody call sooner.
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90/100
From 11/02/2020 23:11
Amazing song. I love when Stipe laughs at his inability to pronounce Dr. Seuss's name correctly.
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80/100
From 01/19/2018 00:27
Good song, but a break in tone in the album. May have worked better if it was released separately?
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From 03/09/2017 08:06
This song just makes me so damn happy
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From 02/11/2016 19:57
And one day, I will be able to sing the correct words to that chorus.
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From 04/16/2013 18:55
Another classic R.E.M. chorus
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From 01/21/2013 22:25
The song that just makes you feel like everything is going to be alright :)
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