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"Losing My Religion" is a song by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released in February 1991 by Warner Bros. as the first single from their seventh album, Out of Time (1991). It developed from a mandolin riff improvised by the guitarist, Peter Buck , with lyrics about unrequited love .
"Losing My Religion" Out of Time: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe: Scott Litt and R.E.M. 1991 "Lotus" Up: Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe: Pat McCarthy and R.E.M. 1998 "Love Is All Around" I Shot Andy Warhol soundtrack: Reg Presley: Scott Litt and R.E.M. 1996 "Low" Out of Time: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael ...
The song is a ballad featuring the singer Michael Stipe accompanied only by the bassist Mike Mills on piano, a string arrangement by the former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, and oboe by Deborah Workman in the latter part of the song. Mills wrote the music and Stipe the lyrics of the song, but it is credited to the entire band.
These singles featured exclusive content, such as recordings of Christmas songs, cover songs, original material and live content. On September 21, 2011, R.E.M. announced on their official website that their fan club would no longer accept new members or renewals following their disbandment.
Andrzej Lukowski of Drowned in Sound gave the album a positive review, commenting that R.E.M. was "a great live band, and the acoustic format is a fine showcase for Stipe's remarkable voice" and "1991 and 2001 complement each other well, as contrasting mood pieces". [8]
Disc 5: Represents the "Losing My Religion" CD single (Released February 1991) † "Losing My Religion" (acoustic live at KFOG , San Francisco ) (from the iTunes -only Losing My Religion EP ) – 4:44
"This track just really got hold of me — took hold of me,” recalls director Jake Scott, who at age 27 was still trying to make "that one video when you knock it out of the park."
Peter Holsapple – acoustic guitar on "Losing My Religion" and "Shiny Happy People" John Paul Jones – orchestral arrangements on "The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight", "Everybody Hurts", and "Nightswimming" Leroy Jones – trumpet on "Oh My Heart" Ralph Jones – double bass on "Shiny Happy People" Kirk M. Joseph Sr. – sousaphone on "Oh My Heart"