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Just a Touch
According to Stipe, "Just
a Touch" was the name of the show of an Elvis impersonator.
[Ron Henry]
"Women in black", "Kevin
heard it on the radio", etc.
These bits reference Elvis' death.
The title of the song (and the irony which probably lead to its
writing) came from a poster advertising an Elvis impersonator's
concert [the night he died], which said "Is it the King...or
just a touch?" [Joshua
Hall-Bachner]
"I can't see where to worship Popeye,
love Al Green"
Popeye is the comedic/heroic cartoon
character. Al Green is a soul and gospel singer. [Ron Henry]
"I'm so young, I'm so god damn
young"
Taken from Patti Smith's song "Privelige (Set Me Free)" [Ron Henry]