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The song was remixed in order to give it a more radio-friendly sound in preparation for its release as a single. When the band went in the studio to change the song, it was determined that the bass line needed some reworking. At this time, then-bassist [[Matt Sharp]] was away beginning sessions for a second album for his side project [[The Rentals]], and was unavailable to record. The band brought in bassist [[Scott Riebling]] to replace him and record the bass sound. This was also done for the two B-sides. Likewise, Cuomo changed some of the lyrics and vocals for "Getting Up and Leaving". | The song was remixed in order to give it a more radio-friendly sound in preparation for its release as a single. When the band went in the studio to change the song, it was determined that the bass line needed some reworking. At this time, then-bassist [[Matt Sharp]] was away beginning sessions for a second album for his side project [[The Rentals]], and was unavailable to record. The band brought in bassist [[Scott Riebling]] to replace him and record the bass sound. This was also done for the two B-sides. Likewise, Cuomo changed some of the lyrics and vocals for "Getting Up and Leaving". | ||
Promo singles including the remix and acoustic version from the Shorecrest High gig were sent to radio. The song did not fare well on radio - possibly due to the repeated use of the word 'lesbian' - and [[Geffen Records]] opted not to release a retail single. The two B-sides | Promo singles including the remix and acoustic version from the Shorecrest High gig were sent to radio. The song did not fare well on radio - possibly due to the repeated use of the word 'lesbian' - and [[Geffen Records]] opted not to release a retail single. The two B-sides remained in the vaults until the 2010 deluxe edition release of ''Pinkerton'', and were considered to be 'holy grails' by many fans in the years prior. | ||
Despite the eerie timing of their spring 1997 releases, and coincidental subject matter, the song was not written for, nor inspired by, Kevin Smith's film ''Chasing Amy'', which also told of a man falling in love with a lesbian. In fact, Smith had never even heard the song when asked about it, and Rivers was not aware of the film being in production when writing and recording the track. | Despite the eerie timing of their spring 1997 releases, and coincidental subject matter, the song was not written for, nor inspired by, Kevin Smith's film ''Chasing Amy'', which also told of a man falling in love with a lesbian. In fact, Smith had never even heard the song when asked about it, and Rivers was not aware of the film being in production when writing and recording the track. | ||