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R.E.M. Cover Editors (And Vice Versa)

9:46 AM EDT on March 28, 2008

No longer ambiguous about his sexuality (or that of his bandmates), Michael Stipe can now afford to be ambiguous about his song selections. On Radio 1 Live Lounge recently, Stipe and Co. took on Editors' "Munich." The box percussion, toe tapping, and Michael's "with one hand" gestures are great. Actually, it's a good cover in general: This means you, too, Mike and Peter.


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Is this an endorsement or are they just repaying the Brits the favor for covering "Orange Crush" enough times that the recorded version, which shows up as a b-side to "Blood," made it onto The OC? Speaking of which, As you watch this, try not to get too emotional.

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But how can you not?