Knowledge (song)

Popularity and covers

• The song is one of the most popular songs by Operation Ivy, and has been covered by many artists, including a notable cover by fellow Berkeley musical trio Green Day on their EP Slappy. When Green Day performs the song live, fans are invited to come on-stage and play instruments. On the Green Day version there is a hidden message when played backwards at the beginning which says "I'm a very stupid person"
• The Aquabats recorded a cover for the Operation Ivy tribute album .
• The Menzingers covered the song, as well as Rancid's Roots Radicals on December 27, 2012 during a secret show at The Asbury Lanes.
• A Millencolin cover of the song is available on their compilation The Melancholy Collection.
• Even in Blackouts recorded a version of the song for their album Myths & Imaginary Magicians.
• Evergreen Terrace recorded a version of the song for their cover album Writer's Block.
• The Static Locals have also covered Knowledge, it was also the first thing they have ever recorded.
• Although they have never officially covered it, Rancid, the later band of Operation Ivy guitarist Tim Armstrong and bassist Matt Freeman, often play this song live.

  Personnel

• Tim Armstrong - guitars, background vocals
• Jesse Michaels - lyrics, lead vocals
• Dave Mello - drums, background vocals
• Matt McCall - bass, background vocals