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Tighten Up

From Complete Rarities: I.R.S. 1982–19871985

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Tighten Up

[Instrumental with some background chatter]

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"Tighten Up" is a song by R.E.M. from the album Complete Rarities: I.R.S. 1982–1987, released in 1985.

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