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An acoustic cover of "All The Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star)" by R.E.M. from their 2001 album Reveal for Warner Brothers Records.
Words and music by Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills
Humming all the way to Reno
You've dusted the non believers
And challenged the laws of chance
Now, sweet
You're so sugar sweet
You may as well have had 'kick me'
Fastened on your sleeve
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
Wing is written on your feet
Your Achilles heel is a tendency to dream
But you've known that from the beginning
You didn't have to go so far
You didn't have to go
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know who you are
You know who you are
You know who you are
Humming all the way to Reno
You've written your own directions
And whistled the rules of change
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
Humming all the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
You're gonna be a star
You're gonna be a star
You're gonna be a star
You're gonna be a star
*Song Facts*
"All The Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star)" is a song by American rock band R.E.M. It was released on July 23, 2001 as the second single from the band's twelfth studio album Reveal (2001). The single did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, but it did reach number 24 on the UK Singles Chart, number 31 in Italy, and number 34 in Ireland.
The B-side live performances were recorded at the South Africa Freedom Day concert in Trafalgar Square, London. Which was held in honour of South African President Nelson Mandela. The event marked the seventh anniversary of democracy in South Africa.
According to Peter Buck's sleevenotes to In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003, the R.E.M. compilation on which this song also appears, the song describes someone who believes they can get famous if they go to Reno, Nevada. The working title of the song was "Jimmy Webb on Mars". Which according to Buck's notes, was a "sick tribute to a songwriter who we all admire."
In 2023, Mike Mills named the song the best the band had released since Bill Berry left: "[It's] as good as anything we did after Bill left the band. All the parts work. Peter [Buck]'s composition is fantastic. The bass line is cool. The production is really, really good. It's encapsulated in that song. [It's] a little sad but it's also a little optimistic, like the best of Michael [Stipe]'s writing. It encompasses joy and tragedy. That song grabbed everything we were looking for."
The song's video was shot at Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School in the Prospect Park area of Brooklyn, New York. It was directed by Michael Moore and filmed by four students from the host school and other local schools: Chris, 17; Steve, 17; Andy, 18; Charlotte, 13; Roger, 18; and Juan, 17. In the video, Peter Buck and Mike Mills can be seen entering the career guidance office with their respective instruments in hand, only to leave armed with nothing more than a dustpan and brush. R.E.M.'s manager Bertis Downs makes an appearance as the school's announcer, only to have his microphone commandeered by Michael Stipe.
Reveal is the twelfth studio album by American rock band R.E.M. It was released on May 14, 2001, through Warner Bros. Records and was the second of three albums by the band to be produced with Pat McCarthy. It was also R.E.M.'s second album as a three-piece, following the departure of drummer Bill Berry. Reveal includes contributions from the band's touring members Joey Waronker, Scott McCaughey and Ken Stringfellow. R.E.M. recorded the album in various locations, including in Dublin, Miami, Vancouver, and their hometown of Athens, Georgia. The album saw R.E.M. continue to experiment with electronic music as they had on their previous album Up (1998), utilizing keyboards and drum machines, while also retaining elements of their earlier sound.
Reveal was a critical and commercial success. The album reached the top 10 in the US while topping the charts in the UK and throughout mainland Europe. Three singles were released—"Imitation of Life", "All the Way to Reno (You're Gonna Be a Star)", and "I'll Take the Rain"—with the former reaching the top 10 throughout Europe. Reviews were positive, with many highlighting the album's melodic nature and combination of R.E.M.'s classic sound with electronic elements. The band did not tour in support of the album, with its promotion instead consisting mainly of television appearances, music videos, and a number of free concerts within major cities.
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An acoustic cover of "All The Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star)" by R.E.M. from their 2001 album Reveal for Warner Brothers Records.
Words and music by Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills
Humming all the way to Reno
You've dusted the non believers
And challenged the laws of chance
Now, sweet
You're so sugar sweet
You may as well have had 'kick me'
Fastened on your sleeve
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
Wing is written on your feet
Your Achilles heel is a tendency to dream
But you've known that from the beginning
You didn't have to go so far
You didn't have to go
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know who you are
You know who you are
You know who you are
Humming all the way to Reno
You've written your own directions
And whistled the rules of change
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
You know what you are
You're gonna be a star
Humming all the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
You're gonna be a star
You're gonna be a star
You're gonna be a star
You're gonna be a star
*Song Facts*
"All The Way To Reno (You're Gonna Be A Star)" is a song by American rock band R.E.M. It was released on July 23, 2001 as the second single from the band's twelfth studio album Reveal (2001). The single did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, but it did reach number 24 on the UK Singles Chart, number 31 in Italy, and number 34 in Ireland.
The B-side live performances were recorded at the South Africa Freedom Day concert in Trafalgar Square, London. Which was held in honour of South African President Nelson Mandela. The event marked the seventh anniversary of democracy in South Africa.
According to Peter Buck's sleevenotes to In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003, the R.E.M. compilation on which this song also appears, the song describes someone who believes they can get famous if they go to Reno, Nevada. The working title of the song was "Jimmy Webb on Mars". Which according to Buck's notes, was a "sick tribute to a songwriter who we all admire."
In 2023, Mike Mills named the song the best the band had released since Bill Berry left: "[It's] as good as anything we did after Bill left the band. All the parts work. Peter [Buck]'s composition is fantastic. The bass line is cool. The production is really, really good. It's encapsulated in that song. [It's] a little sad but it's also a little optimistic, like the best of Michael [Stipe]'s writing. It encompasses joy and tragedy. That song grabbed everything we were looking for."
The song's video was shot at Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School in the Prospect Park area of Brooklyn, New York. It was directed by Michael Moore and filmed by four students from the host school and other local schools: Chris, 17; Steve, 17; Andy, 18; Charlotte, 13; Roger, 18; and Juan, 17. In the video, Peter Buck and Mike Mills can be seen entering the career guidance office with their respective instruments in hand, only to leave armed with nothing more than a dustpan and brush. R.E.M.'s manager Bertis Downs makes an appearance as the school's announcer, only to have his microphone commandeered by Michael Stipe.
Reveal is the twelfth studio album by American rock band R.E.M. It was released on May 14, 2001, through Warner Bros. Records and was the second of three albums by the band to be produced with Pat McCarthy. It was also R.E.M.'s second album as a three-piece, following the departure of drummer Bill Berry. Reveal includes contributions from the band's touring members Joey Waronker, Scott McCaughey and Ken Stringfellow. R.E.M. recorded the album in various locations, including in Dublin, Miami, Vancouver, and their hometown of Athens, Georgia. The album saw R.E.M. continue to experiment with electronic music as they had on their previous album Up (1998), utilizing keyboards and drum machines, while also retaining elements of their earlier sound.
Reveal was a critical and commercial success. The album reached the top 10 in the US while topping the charts in the UK and throughout mainland Europe. Three singles were released—"Imitation of Life", "All the Way to Reno (You're Gonna Be a Star)", and "I'll Take the Rain"—with the former reaching the top 10 throughout Europe. Reviews were positive, with many highlighting the album's melodic nature and combination of R.E.M.'s classic sound with electronic elements. The band did not tour in support of the album, with its promotion instead consisting mainly of television appearances, music videos, and a number of free concerts within major cities.
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An acoustic cover of All The Way To Reno (Youre Gonna Be A Star) by R.E.M. from their 2001 album Reveal for Warner Brothers Records.
Words and music by Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills
Humming all the way to Reno
Youve dusted the non believers
And challenged the laws of chance
Now, sweet
Youre so sugar sweet
You may as well have had kick me
Fastened on your sleeve
You know what you are
Youre gonna be a star
You know what you are
Youre gonna be a star
Wing is written on your feet
Your Achilles heel is a tendency to dream
But youve known that from the beginning
You didnt have to go so far
You didnt have to go
You know what you are
Youre gonna be a star
You know what you are
Youre gonna be a star
You know who you are
You know who you are
You know who you are
Humming all the way to Reno
Youve written your own directions
And whistled the rules of change
You know what you are
Youre gonna be a star
You know what you are
Youre gonna be a star
You know what you are
Youre gonna be a star
You know what you are
Youre gonna be a star
Humming all the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
All the way to Reno
Youre gonna be a star
Youre gonna be a star
Youre gonna be a star
Youre gonna be a star
*Song Facts*
All The Way To Reno (Youre Gonna Be A Star) is a song by American rock band R.E.M. It was released on July 23, 2001 as the second single from the bands twelfth studio album Reveal (2001). The single did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, but it did reach number 24 on the UK Singles Chart, number 31 in Italy, and number 34 in Ireland.
The B-side live performances were recorded at the South Africa Freedom Day concert in Trafalgar Square, London. Which was held in honour of South African President Nelson Mandela. The event marked the seventh anniversary of democracy in South Africa.
According to Peter Bucks sleevenotes to In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003, the R.E.M. compilation on which this song also appears, the song describes someone who believes they can get famous if they go to Reno, Nevada. The working title of the song was Jimmy Webb on Mars. Which according to Bucks notes, was a sick tribute to a songwriter who we all admire.
In 2023, Mike Mills named the song the best the band had released since Bill Berry left: [Its] as good as anything we did after Bill left the band. All the parts work. Peter [Buck]s composition is fantastic. The bass line is cool. The production is really, really good. Its encapsulated in that song. [Its] a little sad but its also a little optimistic, like the best of Michael [Stipe]s writing. It encompasses joy and tragedy. That song grabbed everything we were looking for.
The songs video was shot at Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School in the Prospect Park area of Brooklyn, New York. It was directed by Michael Moore and filmed by four students from the host school and other local schools: Chris, 17; Steve, 17; Andy, 18; Charlotte, 13; Roger, 18; and Juan, 17. In the video, Peter Buck and Mike Mills can be seen entering the career guidance office with their respective instruments in hand, only to leave armed with nothing more than a dustpan and brush. R.E.M.s manager Bertis Downs makes an appearance as the schools announcer, only to have his microphone commandeered by Michael Stipe.
Reveal is the twelfth studio album by American rock band R.E.M. It was released on May 14, 2001, through Warner Bros. Records and was the second of three albums by the band to be produced with Pat McCarthy. It was also R.E.M.s second album as a three-piece, following the departure of drummer Bill Berry. Reveal includes contributions from the bands touring members Joey Waronker, Scott McCaughey and Ken Stringfellow. R.E.M. recorded the album in various locations, including in Dublin, Miami, Vancouver, and their hometown of Athens, Georgia. The album saw R.E.M. continue to experiment with electronic music as they had on their previous album Up (1998), utilizing keyboards and drum machines, while also retaining elements of their earlier sound.
Reveal was a critical and commercial success. The album reached the top 10 in the US while topping the charts in the UK and throughout mainland Europe. Three singles were released—Imitation of Life, All the Way to Reno (Youre Gonna Be a Star), and Ill Take the Rain—with the former reaching the top 10 throughout Europe. Reviews were positive, with many highlighting the albums melodic nature and combination of R.E.M.s classic sound with electronic elements. The band did not tour in support of the album, with its promotion instead consisting mainly of television appearances, music videos, and a number of free concerts within major cities.
#REM #AllTheWayToReno #AlternativeRock")
