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> Bill Gates, wanted “It’s the end of the world” for his advertising blitz...he had to settle for the Rolling Stones “Start Me Up” instead

Whether the humor was intentional or not, both songs would have been great choices.

> I don’t know what the members of REM believe, probably not all the same thing. But whatever it is, maybe they do really believe it. That counts for something. Contrast Mick Jagger & Keith Richards.

Who were probably like "better say yes before they listen to the rest of the song!"




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