1018. Lineage of Song: “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)”

 

R.E.M.

Great Big Sea

Great Big Sea, “When I Am King”

Alan Doyle is such a treasure, it’s a shame he’s almost totally unknown in America. Being able to sing “It’s the End of the World” is cool enough, but then Great Big Sea goes and creates its own song in much the same vein…