Green Day Brain Stew Live Emirates Old Trafford Manchester

Green Day Brain Stew Live Emirates Old Trafford Manchester 21st June 2024
Background
The song is named after Billie Joe's close friend, James Washburn also known as Brain Stew.
Song Meaning
"Brain Stew" is about Billie Joe's struggles with dealing with insomnia. This is reflected in the song's original title "Insomniac".
Release
"Brain Stew" was first released on Green Day's fourth studio album, Insomniac on October 10, 1995. It was later released as the third single from the album on July 3, 1996 as a medley version with "Jaded" and released as a standalone promotional single on June 24, 1996.
Other Versions
Alternate:
"Brain Stew/Jaded" (4:43) - A medley version mixed with "Jaded" released as a single on July 3, 1996. (Additional Variations)
"Brain Stew (Radio Edit)" (3:13) - A censored version for play on radio released on the "Brain Stew/Jaded" single on July 3, 1996.
"Brain Stew (The Godzilla Remix)" (3:57) - A remixed version released on the Godzilla: The Album soundtrack on May 19, 1998.
Live:
"Brain Stew (Live in Prague)" (3:04) - A live version recorded March 26, 1996 at Sporthalle in Prague, Czech Republic released on the Bowling Bowling Bowling Parking Parking EP on July 25, 1996.
"Brain Stew (Live in Milton Keynes)" (3:02) - A live version recorded June 18, 2005 at National Bowl in Milton Keynes, England released on the Bullet in a Bible album on November 15, 2005.