This was shot in Madison Ga 1991. I was on the lighting crew. We watched them play this 30+ times… amazing lighting design produced by Robert Roth and company. I was in charge with loading the igniters on the Super Trouper spotlights. Every take was chilling.
I remember the first time I heard it... I stopped still and couldn't believe what I was hearing... It instantly became my favorite song...to this day when I hear it, it takes me back to that day and makes me smile
Me too. I heard it on the radio riding to the beach with a good friend of mine and his parents. I was 11 years old so it had probably been out less than a year. It was a hot ride with no a/c.
The Mandolin makes this song. Perhaps the most heartfelt performance by Michael Stipe. The lyrics are philosophical with yin-yang, "I said too much, but haven't said enough" and "That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight".
Love this song, it was played on my friends funeral and so very sad. Every time I hear this it so reminds me of her. I'm sure she is so happy in heaven 💗
There are very few songs that I can listen to again and again...and again and not feel fatigued of listening to it. This is one of those songs. Seeing it live makes it even better.
May I suggest Coming Back To Life by Pink Floyd? This is my favorite rem song. So many ppl get hung up on what the song REALLY mean.. Who GAF? It's art meeeeaaaannnn. It means what it makes you think of. For example I love Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night. Reminds me of a Cold Lonely Night. My friend Bob however, sees aliens and tadpoles and crap. Weird. I seem to have wondered a bit.
@@mojavegreen1804 I love Pink Floyd! I also love Starry Starry night by Don MvClean (I am old enough to remember that one) but that song makes me feel sad. I can't explain how I feel about Losing my religion, I absolutely love the song, I suppose it gives me a feeling of regret.
This sounded so fresh and incredible at the time. Although REM didn't tour behind Out of Time, they did cross the world promoting the album and played any number of promotional shows. At all of the promotional shows, Bill Berry was basically playing Bongo/Conga type drums. Every version of Losing My Religion I heard on every bootleg and traded tape I could find was sedate. Beautiful, yes, but sedate. It was great to have the kick of a full drum set behind the song again. Just great.
They also performed it on Saturday Night Live, with Bill Berry on a full kit, when it was a brand new song. I'm almost certain the SNL performance pre-dates this one. I have both SNL performances, including "Shiny Happy People" with Kate Pierson, recorded on VHS.
Michael Stipe is so memorizing, watching him, the intensity in his eyes, listening to him singing every word in perfect pitch. Wow. This song came out when I was 7 and I've loved it since then.
Lo resumo asi: es, fue y sera un hermoso sueño 😔😢😍🤗❤ y que mejor cancion como esta joya para expresarlo, sobretodo con esta magnifica y perfecta interpretacion del gran Michael Stipe en vivo.
Agreed. I went to an Anastacia concert last year & was blown away by original music and a voice that could be heard outside the venue, I'm sure. So I would give every gig a try & see what happens. REM 3 times here in Ireland. '95, '99 and '03.
PS: One of the best bass players ever too. Usually nothing flashy or extremely difficult, just the stuff that fleshes out the song and at the right place in the mix.
Mike is KILLIN it on bass!!!!. I can think of 30 other bands I like way more but damn, I respect and appreciate these dudes. great musicians! this is definitely my favorite song that has mandolin in it that's for sure
Excellent song and REM was at their prime in songs and performing. Way ahead of their time. Songs mean so much and pull at my heart ♥️ love the orchestra playing with them!
So grateful I got to see this song live, in Cleveland, Vote for Change, 2004. It is one of the best songs ever. And btw, Michael has said countless times that the song has nothing to do with religion. It’s about unrequited love, a powerful and even eviscerating force for many of us.
Oh life is bigger It's bigger than you And you are not me The lengths that I will go to The distance in your eyes Oh no I've said too much I set it up That's me in the corner That's me in the spot-light Losing my religion Trying to keep up with you And I don't know if I can do it Oh no I've said too much I haven't said enough I thought that I heard you laughing I thought that I heard you sing I think I thought I saw you try Every whisper, of every waking hour I'm choosing my confessions Trying to keep an eye on you Like a hurt, lost and blinded fool, fool Oh no I've said too much I set it up Consider this Consider this the hint of the century Consider this the slip That brought me to my knees, failed What if all these fantasies come Flailing around Now I've said too much I thought that I heard you laughing I thought that I heard you sing I think I thought I saw you try But that was just a dream That was just a dream That's me in the corner That's me in the spot-light Losing my religion Trying to keep up with you And I don't know if I can do it Oh no I've said too much I haven't said enough I thought that I heard you laughing I thought that I heard you sing I think I thought I saw you try But that was just a dream Try, cry, fly, try That was just a dream Just a dream Just a dream, dream
One of the evergreen rock songs of all time. I preserve this stunning song on my smartphone as the main ringtone! Truthfully, I lost my religion but I never lost my smartphone.
![R.E.M. - "Losing My Religion" [Live from Austin, TX]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/9uyF4eW2eNw/mqdefault.jpg)
This is one of the greatest songs of all time.
Sure is!
Indeed. A MASTERPIECE.
It truly is!
It haunts me.
It’s a near perfect song.
This was shot in Madison Ga 1991. I was on the lighting crew. We watched them play this 30+ times… amazing lighting design produced by Robert Roth and company. I was in charge with loading the igniters on the Super Trouper spotlights. Every take was chilling.
That's awesome. At the time, every performance of the song was chilling, so, yeah, I believe you.
I was there, too! It was a lot of takes but the band and audience stayed pumped up. Nice lighting!
This song never gets old
I AGREE 🙋♂️FROM 2028 , 🤔 BUT NEXT YEAR🤷♂️🤷♂️🤦♂️
Is fauer
This
Love this song and the mandolin makes it even better
I remember the first time I heard it... I stopped still and couldn't believe what I was hearing... It instantly became my favorite song...to this day when I hear it, it takes me back to that day and makes me smile
same here
Me too. I heard it on the radio riding to the beach with a good friend of mine and his parents. I was 11 years old so it had probably been out less than a year. It was a hot ride with no a/c.
in my openion this is the best live version of that song
absolutely, I've listened to them all.
I agree, too.
Cause Michael stipe doesn’t say “ah nou” I said to much. He actually says “oh no”
This and the acoustic session in Holland.
There is a deep cut of this song live that Verison is the Best! It was live by the way!
Heard a gillion versions of this song, this is absolutely the best one and Bill Berry is a super underrated drummer.
REM Road Trip 1995 is damn close.......
The use of the floor Tom was great in this.
This vocal performance of Michael haunts me.Will never fade away.
The Mandolin makes this song. Perhaps the most heartfelt performance by Michael Stipe. The lyrics are philosophical with yin-yang, "I said too much, but haven't said enough" and "That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight".
2020 and still one of the most beautiful pieces of art
In March 2023 too my dear! 😉
Probably the best song sang live that sounds as good as the actual recording. I think R.E.M. was one of the most underrated bands.
Ur missing nirvana or the beatles
Try paint it black live in Germany oct.1985
It really is a underrated band for the lovely awesome cool OUTSTANDING music they produce
Yes I am, I don’t understand if you diagtee
Disagree*
Wow.
Bill's drumming just awesome throughout
Mike's atmospheric excellence
Peter is mandolin god
Michael is totally in the moment
🙏💛👍
That mandolin got a cheat code...😊
Love Michael's methodic singing. Mike Mills' backing vocals are just UNREAL !!
Best live version of this song EVER !
florian13001 out of this world
The orchestral music is ESSENTIAL!! Brings the mood and feeling to the song. So much depth.
Two Thumbs Up
Listen to the unplugged version. Best vocal performance by Stipe. The emotion he pours into it is unbelievable; as always.
this song will never grow old' I can listen to this for decades.
Life is bigger
it's bigger than you
and you are not me
- this is a medicine for a depressed mood -
Addicted to this song and Micheal's breathtaking voice! Wow just Woww!!
One of best songs ever.
What a great video. I keep watching it because it is addictive!! What a great video!!! You don't see this anymore.
his voice is amazing here
Whata band !!!!
Very much UNDERRATED !!!!
One of the greatest performances of one of the greatest ever songs.
one of the greatest songs ever sung so perfectly
Love this song, it was played on my friends funeral and so very sad. Every time I hear this it so reminds me of her. I'm sure she is so happy in heaven 💗
And that ladies and gentlemen is how you perform live.
I'm much emocion for it
That's for sure!
Perfection!
There are very few songs that I can listen to again and again...and again and not feel fatigued of listening to it. This is one of those songs. Seeing it live makes it even better.
I always wondered if there was ever a song that took your breath away so much that you couldn't find the right words, well I think I have found it.
definitely
Amen. It hits the nail on the head with so many raw emotions. The bittersweet of lost love.
@@sartainja Emotion, what a word, if only I could do it all again my friend.
May I suggest Coming Back To Life by Pink Floyd? This is my favorite rem song. So many ppl get hung up on what the song REALLY mean.. Who GAF? It's art meeeeaaaannnn. It means what it makes you think of. For example I love Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night. Reminds me of a Cold Lonely Night. My friend Bob however, sees aliens and tadpoles and crap. Weird. I seem to have wondered a bit.
@@mojavegreen1804 I love Pink Floyd! I also love Starry Starry night by Don MvClean (I am old enough to remember that one) but that song makes me feel sad. I can't explain how I feel about Losing my religion, I absolutely love the song, I suppose it gives me a feeling of regret.
This really is a stunning performance 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I would love to have his band back again...
Miguel Barbosa Fans all around the world would love to see them one last time for all the lost memories of youth.
A touch of genius.
Just discovered this band....awesome music....❤🎶🎵🎤
I'm addicted to this song :/
yo igual!!
love this song
Iam also bro..
Outstanding performance!!
I love Michael Stipe!
probably the best live version ive heard so far
My life song. And thus, for me, the best song ever written.
This sounded so fresh and incredible at the time. Although REM didn't tour behind Out of Time, they did cross the world promoting the album and played any number of promotional shows. At all of the promotional shows, Bill Berry was basically playing Bongo/Conga type drums. Every version of Losing My Religion I heard on every bootleg and traded tape I could find was sedate. Beautiful, yes, but sedate. It was great to have the kick of a full drum set behind the song again. Just great.
They also performed it on Saturday Night Live, with Bill Berry on a full kit, when it was a brand new song. I'm almost certain the SNL performance pre-dates this one. I have both SNL performances, including "Shiny Happy People" with Kate Pierson, recorded on VHS.
Michael Stipe is so memorizing, watching him, the intensity in his eyes, listening to him singing every word in perfect pitch. Wow. This song came out when I was 7 and I've loved it since then.
He is a poet,no doubt about it!!
73 & STILL loving it ❤🎉😊😅
Lo resumo asi: es, fue y sera un hermoso sueño 😔😢😍🤗❤ y que mejor cancion como esta joya para expresarlo, sobretodo con esta magnifica y perfecta interpretacion del gran Michael Stipe en vivo.
How could anyone dislike this performance 🤔
Love the way he dances🖤
Holy hell, that bass tone is great
Great bass line ,all the instruments compliment each other ,truly a very gifted band ,and that Mandolin sounds incredible
Absolutely wonderful! The best live version ever! The thumping drum sound is just superb... and how it only managed 440 thousand view is beyond me!!!!
This is the best thing I’ve ever seen and heard in my life. Lucky are those who have seen it live ❤️ Great! Endless love!
This is one of the greatest songs of all time.Song is change my life Very thanks R.E.M I love you
No me canso de escucharla...la escuche en mi juventud y sigo lo mismo con los años !!!!perfecta
I remember watching this live!
no.1 during my high school days until now love it R.E.M BAND
Una de las mejores canciones en la historia de la musica
Simplemente PERFECTA
Classic. This is when music was real.
Music is sad nowdays
Nah, music is still pretty real, you're just looking in the wrong places.
Agreed. I went to an Anastacia concert last year & was blown away by original music and a voice that could be heard outside the venue, I'm sure. So I would give every gig a try & see what happens. REM 3 times here in Ireland. '95, '99 and '03.
MJ 23-4 GOAT What
There are a lot of similar artists rn💀
Best live version ever!!!!
Самая любимая песня! Классное исполнение!!!
the best band ever
REM, unfortagettable. The best. Back to sing to us
PS: One of the best bass players ever too. Usually nothing flashy or extremely difficult, just the stuff that fleshes out the song and at the right place in the mix.
Ese bajo y esa batería impresionantes, que decir de la magistral interpretación, no me canso de escuharla.
Algumas músicas fazem a vida valer muito a pena...
What a voice. He didn't need playback. :)
No. It's not playback. He never needs playback.
Yep. He stays true to the song in his live performances better than about any lead vocalist also I think - and I love that!
as the true artist, it's a true concert :D
MATT FLY
Yep!
Que maravilla !!!!! Eterno !!!!!❤❤❤❤❤👋👋🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😎me fascina !!!🔥💯🔥💯🔥🎩😘😘😘
I never feel bored to listen to this magnificent song..the instrument is so perfecto..
Energia pura !!!
Awesome song. I wish I could have been there.
Mike is KILLIN it on bass!!!!. I can think of 30 other bands I like way more but damn, I respect and appreciate these dudes. great musicians! this is definitely my favorite song that has mandolin in it that's for sure
Mike is also necessary with his lyrics. His voice is so distinctive in the song. Essential!
Every time I listen to this I want to cry 😭 I don't know why but I think because his voice you can feel everything through it
I feel exactly the same way; and I cannot explain it. Just so beautiful
Fare buona musica puo' riuscire a molti, ma partorire opere d'arte riesce a pochi. UNICI REM ❤️❤️❤️
This is the very best version !
Хорошая музыка не забывается. Класс! ❤
Excellent song and REM was at their prime in songs and performing. Way ahead of their time. Songs mean so much and pull at my heart ♥️ love the orchestra playing with them!
Mandolin Player Awesome!!! THE WHOLE REM BAND AWESOME!!!! THANK YOU GUYS & LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!! ❤❤❤❤ 😘😘😘😘
Best song ever
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สิริมาดา Sirimada totally amazing song ever
Yes
This song never gets old
Classic. This is when music was real.
En esa época el vocalista Michael Stipe, estaba losing su pelo.. mas que su religión...
So grateful I got to see this song live, in Cleveland, Vote for Change, 2004. It is one of the best songs ever. And btw, Michael has said countless times that the song has nothing to do with religion. It’s about unrequited love, a powerful and even eviscerating force for many of us.
Just noticed this aswell the live version is so much better
Holy hell, that bass tone is great
I'm addicted to this song :/
Such a stellar performance! Wish I got to see them live, amazing 💜🎶💿🎧🔥
one of my favorite song .....
Beautiful song 🎻
Just pure raw talent. Sounds better than many singers recordings!!❤
I see whole life in this song
One of the best songs of the 90's ... always brings me back all the memories from the early 1990's.
que maravilla es escuchar esta banda.!!
Lo máximo! !,un deleite!!❤❤
Fantastic performance.
Takes me back!! Awesome!! Always keep playing together!!
The most Beautyful song Losing My Religión, ever and ever in my heart R.E .M Yesterday and present the best 🙏🌹🙏❤❤❤❤❤2019
Such a simple song, but soooo much going on . . .
Love this song to bits and it's great to see and old performance back when Michael had hair
+leedscab123
honestly i think he looks better without the hair
+leedscab123 Nowadays his hair is on his chin.
Unbelievable ❤fantastic rem Alanwills xxxx
Обожаю эту песню! Спасибо R.E.M. !
Oh life is bigger
It's bigger than you
And you are not me
The lengths that I will go to
The distance in your eyes
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spot-light
Losing my religion
Trying to keep up with you
And I don't know if I can do it
Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
Every whisper, of every waking hour
I'm choosing my confessions
Trying to keep an eye on you
Like a hurt, lost and blinded fool, fool
Oh no I've said too much
I set it up
Consider this
Consider this the hint of the century
Consider this the slip
That brought me to my knees, failed
What if all these fantasies come
Flailing around
Now I've said too much
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
But that was just a dream
That was just a dream
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spot-light
Losing my religion
Trying to keep up with you
And I don't know if I can do it
Oh no I've said too much
I haven't said enough
I thought that I heard you laughing
I thought that I heard you sing
I think I thought I saw you try
But that was just a dream
Try, cry, fly, try
That was just a dream
Just a dream
Just a dream, dream
Theeee absolute best version ❤❤
what a performance brilliant.
One of my favorite REM songs.
This is my lovely song forever ❤
One of the evergreen rock songs of all time. I preserve this stunning song on my smartphone as the main ringtone! Truthfully, I lost my religion but I never lost my smartphone.
This song makes me sad and happy and 🤦🏻♂️ I'm so confused...so much nostalgia and I am connected to this song somehow.
no one understands this song til they have been utterly in love with someone who couldn't give a shit.
Sadly most of us will experience this.... most will get it.
From what I understand. That's not the meaning of this song.
It is one of the best songs ever written IMHO.
Ain’t that the truth man, fucking sucks care about her a lot
@@mpthorvonericksen I guess a lot can cause us to lose our religion
Love try not to breath. That's how I felt when they locked me up because God spoke. I listened to all your music thank You so much
What a flawless live performance!!! Alot of Singers struggle to sing live on this level
NOT the Moody Blues when they gave concerts.
@@tomprosser8958 who?? Lol sorry I've never heard of them mate 😂
@@atulkotak7068 they’re really famous
This sounds wonderful. I especially like Mike Mills' powerful bass.
I love the way Mike stipes dances.
One of my favorite sounds, without a doubt!
porra que musica maravilhosa esse cara cantava demais ouso quase todo dia parabéns aos vocais eos metais batera enfim todos arrasam 🎻🥁🎹🎺🎸