Pet Sematary
Ramones
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11 facts about this song
Band Origin"Pet Sematary" was recorded by The Ramones, an American punk rock band that was formed in Queens, New York in 1974.
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Movie SoundtrackThis song was written for the movie adaptation of Stephen King's 1983 novel, "Pet Sematary."
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Song ReleaseIt was released as a single in 1989, becoming one of the band's biggest radio hits, despite it never charting in the United States.
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Creation InfluenceThe song was written by the band's vocalist, Dee Dee Ramone, and their producer, Jean Beauvoir. It was said to be inspired by Stephen King's book, which Dee Dee read during the band's tour.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pet Sematary" was filmed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in New York and features scenes from the movie.
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Album InclusionIt notably is featured on their 11th studio album called "Brain Drain" that was released in 1989.
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Song PopularityDespite the band not finding mainstream success during their active years, "Pet Sematary" has become a cult hit and remains one of their most popular songs.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, numerous artists including Starcrawler and Plain White T's have covered "Pet Sematary."
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Stephen King's InvolvementStephen King was a longtime fan of the Ramones, and he invited them to his Bangor, Maine, home as they were passing through during a tour. It is reported that this is where he handed Dee Dee a copy of the novel "Pet Sematary."
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In TelevisionThe song has appeared in a number of TV series, including "The Walking Dead," where it was used in a trailer for the show's ninth season.
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Grammys RecognitionIn 2002, "Pet Sematary" was one of the songs included on the "Ramones Anthology" that got nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Packaging" category.
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