115: Mt. Rushmore of “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”
Is “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” REM’s greatest song? Probably not. But it might be their most catchy and it’s definitely the one you are most likely to know about 1/10th of the words to. It’s such a cultural...
Jeff Hopkins 
Is “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” REM’s greatest song? Probably not. But it might be their most catchy and it’s definitely the one you are most likely to know about 1/10th of the words to. It’s such a cultural touchstone that Michael, Richard and Jeff have devoted an entire episode to every aspect of this song, from specific people mentioned to its appropriateness as a karaoke song. And yes, we definitely get into LEONARD BERNSTEIN!
So, it’s time to brush up on your celebrities with the initials “LB” and get ready for a symbiotic, patriotic slam but neck, right? Right!
SHOW NOTES
- Leonard Bernstein – Richard’s Choice
- The Dreamtime Origins of the Song – Michael’s Choice
- Lenny Bruce – Richard’s Choice
- Two Types of People – Michael’s Choice
- Operation Rescue (Misunderstood Lyric) – Richard’s Choice
- Being an A+ Karaoke Song – Michael’s Choice
- Being Fine With It Being the End of the World – Richard’s Choice
- Right? Right. – Michael’s Choice
