How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us Information
"How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us" is a song by R.E.M., released as the fourth and final single from their tenth studio album New Adventures in Hi-Fi in 1997. It was released in Germany and Japan.
The primary b-side was an alternate recording of "Be Mine". Other b-sides for the maxi-single include a cover of The Troggs' "Love Is All Around," previously released on the soundtrack for I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) and Vic Chesnutt's "Sponge," previously released on the Chesnutt benefit album Sweet Relief II (1996).
This song was briefly featured in Bowling for Columbine. It was the final R.E.M. single and video to feature Bill Berry until "#9 Dream" in 2007.
Track listing
All songs written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe unless otherwise indicated.
- "How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us" – 4:34
- "Be Mine" (Mike on the Bus version) – 4:54
- "Love Is All Around" (Reg Presley) – 3:04
- "Sponge" (Vic Chesnutt) – 4:08
Personnel
- "How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us"
- Bill Berry – drums, percussion, Ennio whistle
- Peter Buck – bass guitar, guitar, bozouki, mandolin
- Mike Mills – piano, synthesizer, vocals
- Michael Stipe – vocals, synthesizer
Categories: 1997 singles | 1996 songs | R.E.M. songs | Songs written by Bill Berry | Songs written by Peter Buck | Songs written by Mike Mills | Songs written by Michael Stipe | Warner Bros. Records singles | Songs about the extermination of indigenous peoples | English-language songs | Songs produced by Michael Stipe | Songs produced by Bill Berry | Songs produced by Mike Mills | Songs produced by Scott Litt | Songs produced by Peter Buck
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