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"'''Bittersweet Me'''" is a song by ], released as the second single from their tenth studio album '']''. The song was a bigger hit in the United States than the first single from the album, "E-Bow the Letter", except on the ] chart, where the first single's number 2 peak bested the number 6 peak of "Bittersweet Me". "'''Bittersweet Me'''" is a song by ], released as the second single from their 10th studio album, '']'' (1996). Like much of the album, the song originated while the band were on the road for the ''Monster'' tour, although the song was only ever ]ed and has never been played live as part of a concert.<ref></ref> The song was a bigger hit in the United States than the first single from the album, "E-Bow the Letter", except on the ] chart, where the first single's number-two peak bested the number-six peak of "Bittersweet Me".


⚫ The CD single features a live cover of "]", a song written by ] and made popular by ]. The ] for the single was shot in the style of an Italian movie entitled ''Stanco E Nudo'' (a translation of the line "tired and naked" in the song). It was included as a bonus video on the ] release of '']''.
Like much of the album, the song originated while the band were on the road for the ''Monster'' tour, although the song was only ever ]ed and has never been played live as part of a concert.<ref></ref>


⚫ ==Track listings==
⚫ The ] for the single was shot in the style of an Italian movie entitled ''Stanco E Nudo'' (a translation of the line "tired and naked" in the song). It was included as a bonus video on the ] release of '']''.
⚫ All songs were written by ], ], ], and ] unless otherwise indicated.


⚫ '''7-inch, cassette, and CD single'''
The CD single features a live cover of "]", a song written by ] and made popular by ].

The song appeared in an episode of '']''.

⚫ ==Track listing==
⚫ All songs written by ], ], ], and ] unless otherwise indicated.

⚫ ===7", cassette, and CD single===
#"Bittersweet Me"&nbsp;– 4:06 #"Bittersweet Me"&nbsp;– 4:06
#"Undertow" (live)<sup>1</sup>&nbsp;– 5:05 #"Undertow" (live)<sup>1</sup>&nbsp;– 5:05


===12" and CD maxi-single=== '''12-inch and CD maxi-single'''
# "Bittersweet Me"&nbsp;– 4:06 # "Bittersweet Me"&nbsp;– 4:06
# "Undertow" (live)<sup>1</sup>&nbsp;– 5:05 # "Undertow" (live)<sup>1</sup>&nbsp;– 5:05
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# "]" (live acoustic)<sup>3</sup>&nbsp;– 5:29 # "]" (live acoustic)<sup>3</sup>&nbsp;– 5:29


==Notes== ===Notes===
<sup>1</sup> Recorded at the Omni Theater, Atlanta, Georgia; November 18, 1995. Taken from the live performance video, '']''.<br /> <sup>1</sup> Recorded at the Omni Theater, Atlanta, Georgia; November 18, 1995. Taken from the live performance video, '']''.<br />
<sup>2</sup> Recorded at The Woodlands, Houston, Texas; September 15, 1995.<br /> <sup>2</sup> Recorded at The Woodlands, Houston, Texas; September 15, 1995.<br />
<sup>3</sup> Recorded at Bad Animals Studio, Seattle, Washington; April 19, 1996. <sup>3</sup> Recorded at Bad Animals Studio, Seattle, Washington; April 19, 1996.


==Personnel ("Bittersweet Me" only)== ==Personnel==
*]&nbsp;– ], ] * ]&nbsp;– ], ]
*]&nbsp;– ] * ]&nbsp;– ]
*]&nbsp;– ], ], ] * ]&nbsp;– ], ], ]
*]&nbsp;– ] * ]&nbsp;– ]
⚫ * ]&nbsp;– ]

===Additional personnel===
⚫ *]&nbsp;– ]


==Charts== ==Charts==
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==References== ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}

==Release history==
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==External links== ==External links==
*{{YouTube|Z-fyqEzFMpM|Full video on R.E.M. HQ's channel}} * {{YouTube|Z-fyqEzFMpM|Full video on R.E.M. HQ's channel}}
* {{MetroLyrics song|rem|bittersweet-me}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider --> * {{MetroLyrics song|rem|bittersweet-me}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->


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Revision as of 20:14, 23 August 2021

Song by R.E.M
"Bittersweet Me"
Single by R.E.M.
from the album New Adventures in Hi-Fi
B-side"Undertow (Live)"
ReleasedOctober 21, 1996 (1996-10-21)
RecordedNovember 7, 1995
StudioMemphis soundcheck
Length4:06
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
R.E.M. singles chronology
"E-Bow the Letter"
(1996) 		"Bittersweet Me"
(1996) 		"Electrolite"
(1997)

"Bittersweet Me" is a song by R.E.M., released as the second single from their 10th studio album, New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996). Like much of the album, the song originated while the band were on the road for the Monster tour, although the song was only ever soundchecked and has never been played live as part of a concert. The song was a bigger hit in the United States than the first single from the album, "E-Bow the Letter", except on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, where the first single's number-two peak bested the number-six peak of "Bittersweet Me".

The CD single features a live cover of "Wichita Lineman", a song written by Jimmy Webb and made popular by Glen Campbell. The video for the single was shot in the style of an Italian movie entitled Stanco E Nudo (a translation of the line "tired and naked" in the song). It was included as a bonus video on the DVD release of In View - The Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003.

Track listings

All songs were written by Berry, Buck, Mills, and Stipe unless otherwise indicated.

7-inch, cassette, and CD single

  1. "Bittersweet Me" – 4:06
  2. "Undertow" (live) – 5:05

12-inch and CD maxi-single

  1. "Bittersweet Me" – 4:06
  2. "Undertow" (live) – 5:05
  3. "Wichita Lineman" (Webb) (live)  – 3:18
  4. "New Test Leper" (live acoustic) – 5:29

Notes

Recorded at the Omni Theater, Atlanta, Georgia; November 18, 1995. Taken from the live performance video, Road Movie.
Recorded at The Woodlands, Houston, Texas; September 15, 1995.
Recorded at Bad Animals Studio, Seattle, Washington; April 19, 1996.

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1996–1997) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) 90
Canada Top Singles (RPM) 6
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM) 42
Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM) 11
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 92
Germany (GfK) 93
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) 5
Ireland (IRMA) 20
Scotland (OCC) 14
UK Singles (OCC) 19
US Billboard Hot 100 46
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard) 1
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard) 6
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) 7
US Pop Airplay (Billboard) 28

Year-end charts

Chart (1997) Position
Canada Top Singles (RPM) 75
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) 59

References

  1. R.E.M. Timeline
  2. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  3. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 9720." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  4. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 9788." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  5. "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 9736." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  6. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13, no. 45. November 9, 1996. p. 24. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  7. "R.E.M. – Bittersweet Me" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  8. "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (12.12. – 18.12.'96)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). December 13, 1996. p. 20. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  9. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Bittersweet Me". Irish Singles Chart.
  10. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  11. "R.E.M.: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  12. "R.E.M. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  13. "R.E.M. Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  14. "R.E.M. Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
  15. "R.E.M. Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard.
  16. "R.E.M. Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  17. "RPM '97 Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  18. "Árslistinn 1997 – Íslenski Listinn – 100 Vinsælustu Lögin". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). January 2, 1998. p. 25. Retrieved April 19, 2021.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States October 8, 1996 (1996-10-08) Contemporary hit radio Warner Bros.
United Kingdom October 21, 1996 (1996-10-21)
  • CD
  • cassette

External links

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  1. "Selected New Releases" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1166. October 4, 1996. p. 77. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  2. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. October 19, 1996. p. 37. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
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