: Lead singer Michael Stipe drew from personal family history (his father served in the military) and stories from growing up on Army bases.
: A "blistering" 2003 live version was released as part of the R.E.M. At The BBC box set. R.E.M. - Orange Crush (Cold Duck extended remix)
: The title refers to Agent Orange , a chemical defoliant used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. : Lead singer Michael Stipe drew from personal
If you are looking for high-quality official variations of the track, several authorized versions exist: : The title refers to Agent Orange ,
: Original single releases in Europe included non-LP tracks like "Memphis Train Blues" and "Ghost Riders".
: The remixer notes that the original "Orange Crush" is already high quality, leading to a "pretty simple" approach that focuses on EQ changes rather than radical alteration.