30 years later, and this song haunts still. I was in college in '91, and this was the song on Out of Time album that my friends would skip over. And I would go home, alone, quiet, confused, and listen to only this, on loop, for hours. Still haunts me.
I remember being in junior college in the 90’s and it was about 3am and out of blue the radio played a live version of Country Feedback. I felt just how you described and it was exquisite agony
Chris I'm with you ... remember Out of Time was the most overplayed album of all time but when it got to this song people would cringe and say WTF ? and I would go into a kind of trance, a dark beautiful meditation ...
Somthing about this song i really like listin to this song thou bad times in life think rem adventures in wifi is a masterpiece put me in deep thougth process 😐
@@coolnamebro l won't take anything away from that song..prob the best on Automatic..thats the last good album they made..Monster was ok. Anything after that nahh
They worked together as a whole thing, it was their unique sound, the intensity of their music, with Michael Stipe showing himself, powerful in his weakness, always pure, impressive, of cause not always comfortable, pulling doubts and fears into light via his brilliant lyrics..They feed your thinking. Brutally honest, much to honest to a lot of people, but This to me was/ is the true spirit of R.E.M.. The listener finds himself in the words, listen to R.E.M. is like a therapy...life's seems easier listening to them... The musician M. Stipe always stayed in the tradition of a real singer/songwriter, never appeared as some kind of a pop star, which basic intention of making music's admiration and fame. I always thought of him and this band as true performers. They were like a forcefield against mainstream music. I always appreciated them for not pretending to be something they weren't. Miss this band...
They NEVER sold out! In spite of the opinions of high society media critics that that aren't worthy to wipe Michael Stipes ass! REM did what they wanted and were never pretentious about who they were. And the world is a better place for it! Yes, they had radio friendly singles. But it was on their own terms and not some douchebag record executive asking them to sell their soul! They refused. And this is why they are American music legends.
"The listener finds himself in the words, listening to R.E.M is like a therapy...life seems easier listening to them." Such a true statement! It doesn't matter how old I get, the lyrics and melodies change and support just as they always have. Xx
One, two, three, four Oh This flower is scorched This film is on On a maddening loop These clothes These clothes don't fit us right I'm to blame It's all the same It's all the same You come to me with a bone in your hand You come to me with your hair curled tight You come to me with positions You come to me with excuses Ducked out in a row You wear me out You wear me out We've been through fake-a-breakdown Self hurt Plastics, collections Self help, self pain, EST, psychics, fuck all I was central I had control I lost my head I need this I need this A paper weight, junk garage Winter rain, a honey pot Crazy, all the lovers have been tagged A hotline, a wanted add It's crazy what you could've had It's crazy what you could've had It's crazy what you could've had I need this I need this It's crazy what you could've had It's crazy what you could've had I need this I need this It's crazy what you could've had It's crazy what you could've had I need this I, I need this It's crazy what you could've had I need this, I need this It's crazy what you could've had Crazy what you could've had I need this I need this It's crazy what you could've had It's crazy what you could've had
Everyone who has heard this song knows exactly what it means and yet you cannot string any more than four words together through the entire song that makes sense.
I always loved REM, but I was away from music for so long and only now on UA-cam I am listening back to their songs, familiar and not, and I'm astounded at the quantity of incredible songs they have created. They seriously put so many 'artists' to shame that by comparison, created so little to earn their fame. We may never see a band as prolific to such a high standard as this in our lifetimes.
REM are one of the most underrated bands of all time, and are seemingly forgotten...I say "REM" to anyone and the say "who". Plus Michael Stipe is one of the best front men of all time! Appreciate them folks. There are none around today with this level of talent!
I agree, supremely talented as a group and individually. Stipe was a shy artist; one who people related to and their love for him imbued him with confidence ; because he knew he reached people. Mike Mills is a classically trained musician and multi- instrumentalist with a voice and ability to write unique and layered music. True artists.
I don't, however, think they are underrated. Some sects of younger people may not be acclimated with their music yet: but generally they are known as an iconic band that left an indelible stamp on music.
It's the poison that in measures Brings illuminating vision It's the knowing with a wink That we expect in Southern women It's the wolf that knows which root to dig to save itself It's the octopus that crawled back to the sea
One of my constants. I don't know what got me on this recent REM kick, but I needed this. (See what I did there.) Every album was different but always REM. They always did things their way and nobody could ever fault them for it. Always tight, always on top of it. But forever emoting every single word and note like no other. I' didn't know until today that this was Stipe's favorite, but it completely makes sense. Gives me a sense of pride that it's always been one of my favorites of theirs. Thank you for existing, y'all.
I was never really a Fan of REM, but now, for the last Week, their all that I listen too. Wow! I sure wish they would do One more Tour. I'm getting up in age now, but Man, REM is Awesome.Mike Stipe is adorable.
@@thelastofthemonitos6994 a necessary beast of a country. Sorry, we're here. The world would still tear itself apart without us. You can hate our "leadership" but we have good people living here
@@salemkid1979 yeah no kidding! What on Earth was going on TWO YEARS AGO that even compares to the insane level of fuckery that we're all living with right NOW? Did you or I from two years ago even conceive of this friggin Pandemic? Or worse yet, a psychopath dictator wannabe trust fund baby as President, totally ignoring a virus that's killing tens of thousands of Americans every week? And a Congress that sits and watches as people starve. How can they all be so devoid of empathy?
I love towards the end when Michael is just watching Peter play that ending part and how Michael smiles at the end of the song, amazed at Peter Buck's solo.
My God, this is so superb, so beautiful. I'm a middle aged, married, 3 kids, 1 grandkid, professional male. And every time I put this on, I blubber like a 3 year old girl.
this song brings feelings so strong, so pure, so true, the sound the melody and the voice of Stipe destroying and making yourself never experienced such a feeling to feel what the song says. And you who went and still goes through these feelings (as in my case) this song says everything, there a heavy wave of thoughts in this song, but still sweet and pure in the letter, is a song like no other
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Habe diesen Auftritt in Wiesbaden damals live miterleben dürfen, ohne zu wissen, dass er aufgezeichnet und veröffentlicht wird. Eines der schönsten Konzerte.
This is definitely the best version of Country Feedback I have ever heard - and far superior to the original. It's understandable why this is Stipe's favourite song - it epitomizes everything R.E.M. is all about. This was also my favourite R.E.M. song since the first time I heard it on the In Time special edition bonus DVD.
Music is the gateway to the soul. It brings so much healing. Michael Stipe the feeling in your voice brings me to the deepest recesses of my soul. Thank you REM. X
This song touches me in an indescribable way.. It feels like a warm memory, full of pure emotion.. I'm not sure if it makes me happy or sad, but it's simply perfect.
This is my all time fav' REM song. Now, it brings back memories of a really messed up time in my life but I wouldn't change a thing.. but I don't know what I would've done back then without having this song to listen to.. and I would listen to it on a "maddening loop" at the time.
This is one of those songs, this exact live versions, that just speaks to my heart. I listened to it years ago on CD and will think of it from time to time and listening again moves me so much. So beautiful. Thank you, REM.
The first CD I ever purchased was a single by REM, it was 'Losing my relgieon' back in '91 and came with this as a B-side track. To this day, after listening to their entire catalgoue, this... is my favourite REM song. Thanks Michael.
It's the poison that in measures that brings illuminating vision It's the knowing with a wink that we expect in southern women It's the wolf that knows which root to dig to eat and save itself It's the octopus that crawled back from the sea
This song was sent from God. And, in this live version, Angels are just there. Still knocks me off of my emotional pedestal every time I hear the waterfall..ahhhh...
I wonder what made this the best version ever? I've never heard better! Listened to different versions but this one is the dogs balls!!! Stipe is a genius, and the band of course, love mills and buck 💙💜💙💜
I could never see REM live, and that mere thought hurt to the point I actually tried to forget about them for a while. But life is kind of cyclical, and here I am again. This band, Micheal's lyrics, will always be special to me.
I can only imagine being Mike Mills playing the electronic piano while you have Michael Stipe just pouring his soul out in front of an audience with his back to you.
I miss this band. I watched them live in my hometown Zagreb, Croatia. Michael Stipe was apologising for America's attack on Iraq like he had something to do with that.
From a sound producer's view this IS THE OPPOSITE of loudness (the "loudness war", please google this). BUT: This is music. This is dynamic. This is great!!! It reaches your heart not only your feet on the dancefloor.
Mid-summer 2003 in Wiesbaden. My daughter, who attended the concert, had recently graduated from high school. Ceremony was held in the building to the rear of the stage.
This flower is scorched, this film is on On a maddening loop, these clothes These clothes don't fit us right I'm to blame It's all the same It's all the same You come to me with a bone in your hand You come to me with your hair curled tight You come to me with positions You come to me with excuses Ducked out in a row You wear me out You wear me out We've been through fake-a-breakdown Self-hurt, plastics, collections Self-help, self-pain EST, psychics, fuck all I was central, I had control I lost my head I need this, I need this A paperweight, junk garage Wedding ring, a honey pot Crazy, all the lovers have been tagged A hotline, a wanted ad It's crazy what you could've had It's crazy what you could've had It's crazy what you could've had I need this, I need this It's crazy what you could've had Crazy what you could've had I need it, I need this It's crazy what you could've had It's crazy what you could've had I need this, I, I need this It's crazy what you could've had I need this, I need this It's crazy what you could've had Crazy what you could've had I need this, I need this Crazy what you could've had Crazy what you could've had
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Greatest REM song ever written in my opinion. Peace and love to all from Ireland 🇮🇪
Italian flag. 😊
Agree! Best REM song ever. And this live version is a brilliant!
Kev in Clontarf?😂 Totally agree
@@madeco_39that’s Ireland🇮🇪 this is Italy 🇮🇹
Love you back
I could listen to this song everyday until I die and I’d still not have heard it enough.
I feel the same
agreed. Absolutely beautiful and emotionally powerful.
yes!!!
Jesus Shannon you’re gorgeous. Come to Ireland for a visit please 😉
There's no maximum volume. Same with gimme one good reason by TC.
30 years later, and this song haunts still.
I was in college in '91, and this was the song on Out of Time album that my friends would skip over. And I would go home, alone, quiet, confused, and listen to only this, on loop, for hours. Still haunts me.
I remember being in junior college in the 90’s and it was about 3am and out of blue the radio played a live version of Country Feedback. I felt just how you described and it was exquisite agony
I still have the CD
❤️
Chris I'm with you ... remember Out of Time was the most overplayed album of all time but when it got to this song people would cringe and say WTF ? and I would go into a kind of trance, a dark beautiful meditation ...
Beautiful ❤
Somthing about this song i really like listin to this song thou bad times in life think rem adventures in wifi is a masterpiece put me in deep thougth process 😐
I am watching this with tears streaming down my face and I don't even know why
I know why
@@Susana.Ventura so do I
To not know why IS to know why. You FEEL WHY.
You need this.
Your vagina is bleeding?
one of the greatest songs ever written
Wrong. Greatest song written
I've seen them twice 94..98. I'm 43 been listening..since Swan Swan Hummingbird
Greatest in my opinion. Peace and love to all from Ireland 🇮🇪
@@coolnamebro l won't take anything away from that song..prob the best on Automatic..thats the last good album they made..Monster was ok. Anything after that nahh
Oh yeah Michael stipe is amazing song writer .
I listened to this song repeatedly in my car visiting my dying mother. It is very special to me. It's crazy what she could have had.
I feel like REM has become the all-time greatest overlooked band now. Why is this? How are songs and performances like this taken for granted today …
I wouldn’t say overlooked. They were huge and still highly regarded.
REM was so influential that they basically became invisible. It’s crazy
You forget how superb R.E.M. was until you watch a video like this one and all those old feelings come roaring back.
The little smile on Michael's face @5:45 as Peter dive bombs that feedback at the end as if to say "nailed it."
Damn I miss this band.
yes!
that s little smile is my favourite too. I have a nice picture from this smile. A love hiv, depends on..
Me too. 😢 had the pleasure of seeing them live in Slane.
@Cheetah Panther
Hy, i can t call , because is forbidden from my phone. Sorry.
And why write me? E.
I miss them too....I wanted to marry Michael...
This song is like an invocation into the pain of a break up, it takes you there every time.
They worked together as a whole thing, it was their unique sound, the intensity of their music, with Michael Stipe showing himself, powerful in his weakness, always pure, impressive, of cause not always comfortable, pulling doubts and fears into light via his brilliant lyrics..They feed your thinking. Brutally honest, much to honest to a lot of people, but This to me was/ is the true spirit of R.E.M.. The listener finds himself in the words, listen to R.E.M. is like a therapy...life's seems easier listening to them...
The musician M. Stipe always stayed in the tradition of a real singer/songwriter, never appeared as some kind of a pop star, which basic intention of making music's admiration and fame. I always thought of him and this band as true performers. They were like a forcefield against mainstream music. I always appreciated them for not pretending to be something they weren't. Miss this band...
Tremendo comentario!!! muy bien escrito
They NEVER sold out! In spite of the opinions of high society media critics that that aren't worthy to wipe Michael Stipes ass! REM did what they wanted and were never pretentious about who they were. And the world is a better place for it! Yes, they had radio friendly singles. But it was on their own terms and not some douchebag record executive asking them to sell their soul! They refused. And this is why they are American music legends.
Yet spot on pal... i saw Fred & Queen 6 times.. & Rem are/ we're every bit as good. & that's a BOLD STATEMENT... HAUNTING MUSIC💝🍸🍷❤🍷🍸😧🍸🍷❤💜💜
amazing comment 🙏
"The listener finds himself in the words, listening to R.E.M is like a therapy...life seems easier listening to them."
Such a true statement! It doesn't matter how old I get, the lyrics and melodies change and support just as they always have. Xx
Stipe has the most instantly recognizable voice I've heard. Nobody else even sounds remotely close.
Great observation regarding stipe's vocal appeal and artistic value. Well said
Thanks
Yeah that's true
Yes I agree , there’s a few singers that you have no doubt who it is automatically. He is definitely one.
Goosebumps! Michael's the best..
One, two, three, four
Oh
This flower is scorched
This film is on
On a maddening loop
These clothes
These clothes don't fit us right
I'm to blame
It's all the same
It's all the same
You come to me with a bone in your hand
You come to me with your hair curled tight
You come to me with positions
You come to me with excuses
Ducked out in a row
You wear me out
You wear me out
We've been through fake-a-breakdown
Self hurt
Plastics, collections
Self help, self pain,
EST, psychics, fuck all
I was central
I had control
I lost my head
I need this
I need this
A paper weight, junk garage
Winter rain, a honey pot
Crazy, all the lovers have been tagged
A hotline, a wanted add
It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
I need this
I need this
It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
I need this
I need this
It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
I need this
I, I need this
It's crazy what you could've had
I need this, I need this
It's crazy what you could've had
Crazy what you could've had
I need this
I need this
It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
Wedding ring not winter rain
ThankU ❣️
Thank you!
Everyone who has heard this song knows exactly what it means and yet you cannot string any more than four words together through the entire song that makes sense.
The lyrics always made perfect sense to me.
I love them too so much
4 words - I love you f**k
Yeah. And funny how ya always end back up here occasionally
You are incorrect
I always loved REM, but I was away from music for so long and only now on UA-cam I am listening back to their songs, familiar and not, and I'm astounded at the quantity of incredible songs they have created. They seriously put so many 'artists' to shame that by comparison, created so little to earn their fame. We may never see a band as prolific to such a high standard as this in our lifetimes.
Well said amazing
bravo I totally agree
Dave Szabo from NJs Skid Row??
Damn I couldn't agree more! Also so many great songs in so many different styles!
This song is a healer when it comes to broken hearts.
@DJ DaveRave aka Dave Gordon tell the story if u still out there,I've never heard that
I'm so confused. I thought Stipe is gay....he has a partner now, Thomas Dozol. Maybe he's bi?
Like Stipe says his favorite REM track, I tend to agree, fantastic
He says that about every one LOL.
Best album by them and Automatic people
that must mean i have good taste in music cos it's my favorite too.
@@jeffbrown-hill7739 : He definitely doesn't say it about Shiny Happy People ;-)
@@andimachovec2719 .... or Superman ha.
That solo at the end.... Forever my favorite.
REM are one of the most underrated bands of all time, and are seemingly forgotten...I say "REM" to anyone and the say "who". Plus Michael Stipe is one of the best front men of all time! Appreciate them folks. There are none around today with this level of talent!
I agree, supremely talented as a group and individually. Stipe was a shy artist; one who people related to and their love for him imbued him with confidence ; because he knew he reached people. Mike Mills is a classically trained musician and multi- instrumentalist with a voice and ability to write unique and layered music. True artists.
I don't, however, think they are underrated. Some sects of younger people may not be acclimated with their music yet: but generally they are known as an iconic band that left an indelible stamp on music.
It's the poison that in measures
Brings illuminating vision
It's the knowing with a wink
That we expect in Southern women
It's the wolf that knows which root to dig to save itself
It's the octopus that crawled back to the sea
Michael hugged me on this tour, front row,move festival during losing my religion. He was so nice, I had a broken arm! Love R.E.M.
At the end they're all smiling. They know exactly what they just did, which is the best live version of probably their best written song
One of my constants. I don't know what got me on this recent REM kick, but I needed this. (See what I did there.) Every album was different but always REM. They always did things their way and nobody could ever fault them for it. Always tight, always on top of it. But forever emoting every single word and note like no other. I' didn't know until today that this was Stipe's favorite, but it completely makes sense. Gives me a sense of pride that it's always been one of my favorites of theirs. Thank you for existing, y'all.
show me one other band that can pull off something like this -- not possible. REM FOREVER!
You said it, man! REM forever!
I don't think you can really compare stuff that easily, but I totally agree - REM are a special bunch!
Different level to anyone else... yes they could have been more mainstream if they wanted but that is why they stand out
Agreed.
@@rachelkoleci7306 true. And ironically their most commercial songs are some of their worst imo
I was never really a Fan of REM, but now, for the last Week, their all that I listen too. Wow! I sure wish they would do One more Tour. I'm getting up in age now, but Man, REM is Awesome.Mike Stipe is adorable.
America needs REM now more than ever!
Paul Richardson America needs to dissapear
The world needs `em` (REM) more than ever !!
@@thelastofthemonitos6994 a necessary beast of a country. Sorry, we're here. The world would still tear itself apart without us. You can hate our "leadership" but we have good people living here
@@marceibel1131 how about NOW!
@@salemkid1979 yeah no kidding! What on Earth was going on TWO YEARS AGO that even compares to the insane level of fuckery that we're all living with right NOW? Did you or I from two years ago even conceive of this friggin Pandemic? Or worse yet, a psychopath dictator wannabe trust fund baby as President, totally ignoring a virus that's killing tens of thousands of Americans every week? And a Congress that sits and watches as people starve. How can they all be so devoid of empathy?
Pete Buck's guitar is sublime, Michael's vocals so passionate and Mike Mills carrying it along to its beautiful climax
I love towards the end when Michael is just watching Peter play that ending part and how Michael smiles at the end of the song, amazed at Peter Buck's solo.
Check out the whole show here and you can see when Michael gives Peter praise: ua-cam.com/video/f4_Gulqaj6c/v-deo.html
My God, this is so superb, so beautiful. I'm a middle aged, married, 3 kids, 1 grandkid, professional male. And every time I put this on, I blubber like a 3 year old girl.
What a great band REM were. Thanks for all the many years of great music and songs that are now intertwined with my lifes memories.
this song brings feelings so strong, so pure, so true, the sound the melody and the voice of Stipe destroying and making yourself never experienced such a feeling to feel what the song says. And you who went and still goes through these feelings (as in my case) this song says everything, there a heavy wave of thoughts in this song, but still sweet and pure in the letter, is a song like no other
interesting... 🥴 my head is spinning now. Lol
His voice is so very chilling, and such an emotional song
There are great songs and there are stupendous songs, this is jaw droppingly beautiful, always restores my faith in music..
goosebumps every time i hear it too
amazing song.
+BartsMyName Was about to post the exact same thing. Only that I was about to use 'goosepimples' instead.
love it so much
Steve Gad I'll look for it!
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My favorite REM song since I first heard it back in '94.
I will always love these guys and miss them too. Thank you for all the music REM put out.
At least I can listen to their music and have concert DVD's. They were great!
Lyn Sandgren I
Habe diesen Auftritt in Wiesbaden damals live miterleben dürfen, ohne zu wissen, dass er aufgezeichnet und veröffentlicht wird. Eines der schönsten Konzerte.
This is definitely the best version of Country Feedback I have ever heard - and far superior to the original. It's understandable why this is Stipe's favourite song - it epitomizes everything R.E.M. is all about. This was also my favourite R.E.M. song since the first time I heard it on the In Time special edition bonus DVD.
I'm not sure I have the necessary circuitry to process all the feels that this song evokes.
It does :-)
if it didnt you couldnt have said that
Top comment
You’re right.
Excellent comment
Music is the gateway to the soul. It brings so much healing. Michael Stipe the feeling in your voice brings me to the deepest recesses of my soul. Thank you REM. X
This song touches me in an indescribable way.. It feels like a warm memory, full of pure emotion.. I'm not sure if it makes me happy or sad, but it's simply perfect.
This is my all time fav' REM song. Now, it brings back memories of a really messed up time in my life but I wouldn't change a thing.. but I don't know what I would've done back then without having this song to listen to.. and I would listen to it on a "maddening loop" at the time.
Non puoi far altro che chiudere gli occhi, ascoltare e le lacrime scorrono. Grazie, mancate!
To end that aching heartbreaker with one of the best guitar solos I’ve ever heard. So much awesome.
Incredible song! Love the passion Michael Stipe performs with.
I’m teaching myself guitar and it feels so great to actually play along with this, so beautiful and the chords are actually pretty simple.
This is one of those songs, this exact live versions, that just speaks to my heart. I listened to it years ago on CD and will think of it from time to time and listening again moves me so much. So beautiful. Thank you, REM.
This is one of the best songs , and definitely one of the best performances.
REM is the best southern rock band of all time.
1:21 - Who are you? Who'd you become? We love you!
CP Walsh Ha we are in love with the same girl
The first CD I ever purchased was a single by REM, it was 'Losing my relgieon' back in '91 and came with this as a B-side track. To this day, after listening to their entire catalgoue, this... is my favourite REM song. Thanks Michael.
My favourite R.E.M. song ever.
Still miss these guys on the stage...
Please come back!
It's the poison that in measures that brings illuminating vision
It's the knowing with a wink that we expect in southern women
It's the wolf that knows which root to dig to eat and save itself
It's the octopus that crawled back from the sea
Instinc...gut...feeling, feelings...
What's does it means?
Lyrics from Chorus and Ring.
Partly why I think I prefer this version to the recorded one.
Chrìstoρhεr I thought he said: Instinct.. got it.. feeling, feelings.
Similar to e-bow the letter lyrics.
A song that changed my life, over and over again. Magic in my ears!
This song was sent from God. And, in this live version, Angels are just there. Still knocks me off of my emotional pedestal every time I hear the waterfall..ahhhh...
This life version is much better than official
The atmosphere suits Michael so very much. Thank you ❤
I wonder what made this the best version ever? I've never heard better! Listened to different versions but this one is the dogs balls!!! Stipe is a genius, and the band of course, love mills and buck 💙💜💙💜
ginny atchison and Berry!
ginny atchison I agree, there are better versions.
it's the solo at the end for me. it's not on any other version.
As it happens I prefer the Jools Holland version with BJ Cole. But that's just me.
malthuswasright That's good too agreed!☺
What a performance- so goddamn beautiful
I saw them live in highschool. My parents took me. They are huge fans too. I will never forget it.
God, I'm so in love with the air-drumming chick at the beginning.
Isn't she gorgeous? Wherever she is, I hope she's happy.
I know! Ughh it hurts! She hurts me!
@Commenter 10 1:20?
Nothing to touch this great band .... thwy were the medicine i needed for 30yrs of my life .... what a great ride.
Just listened to E Bow The Letter , for the First time, Man what a Beautiful , yet Haunting Song.
Now THIS is what live music is about. I go to another dimension when I listen to this version.
Why didn't he get enough credit, he was so amazing. Michael stipe, 4 chords and he broke my heart.
Cosa possiamo aggiungere, solo che sono I numeri uno. Stipe STREPITOSO, REM INEGUAGLIABILI, nessuno è riuscito ad emozionarmi di piu'❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Esta cancion te ase llegar al cielo . R.E.M gracias
I could never see REM live, and that mere thought hurt to the point I actually tried to forget about them for a while. But life is kind of cyclical, and here I am again. This band, Micheal's lyrics, will always be special to me.
The perfect marriage of lyrics, music, guitar and voice. I just adore everything about this song.
I can only imagine being Mike Mills playing the electronic piano while you have Michael Stipe just pouring his soul out in front of an audience with his back to you.
He was playing the Hammond organ 😁
I never check up on anyone else's comments, sooo, say whatever. I refract that.
Chris Kotra, thank you. Seriously.
Chris Kotra breath takeing
This song still gives me goosebumps.
This is the seminal version of this song. Masterpiece.
I love u R.E.M. u r the best band of the world ever.
John Ramirez
The best live version is when they performed it with Neil Young on stage!
The live version with Neil Young is great, but I still think this version is the best.
What's crazy is this video not having about one million more likes
A lyrical genius for the misfits. Love you r.e.m glad your music is still around x
Probably my favourite song from one of my all time favourite groups.
Wow - mesmerising amazing, just amazing.....
Great words, accurate.
If you like this one, go watch their performance at the Bridge School with Neil Young. Supreme!!!
Such a beautiful song ❤️
Reminds me of my first love , a massive REM fan .
I miss this band. I watched them live in my hometown Zagreb, Croatia. Michael Stipe was apologising for America's attack on Iraq like he had something to do with that.
REM were such a good band
Not only a good band. It was a piece of YOU.
amen. favorite band ever bar none.
goose bumps every time i hear it... thanks Peter for one of the most expressive guitar solos
Nothing relaxes me more after a very bizzy day than this song. I feel the stress slide of me when I hear this !!
He knows how to control his voices from silence to louder
A one of the great professional singers is Michael
How I miss this band- incredible
E um grande privilegio ouvir Banda Rem canta demais , com certeza vou rolar em breve meu bar em Franca SP Brasil.
From a sound producer's view this IS THE OPPOSITE of loudness (the "loudness war", please google this). BUT: This is music. This is dynamic. This is great!!! It reaches your heart not only your feet on the dancefloor.
I never realized how beautiful this song is... until 2 weeks ago when I saw this video.
From Brazil: you are the best! This Music is perfect, your smile is adorable
I can't help be moved to tears,everytime I hear this most beautiful track,Mr Stipe Kudos Sir
Mid-summer 2003 in Wiesbaden. My daughter, who attended the concert, had recently graduated from high school. Ceremony was held in the building to the rear of the stage.
ugh so beautiful. The song that reminds you that REM are arguably the most inspired rock group of the 80s, and maybe of all time. Magic forever.
Amazing...
Best version of this great song ever.
Sou apaixonado por essa música , ela toca minha alma.
This flower is scorched, this film is on
On a maddening loop, these clothes
These clothes don't fit us right
I'm to blame
It's all the same
It's all the same
You come to me with a bone in your hand
You come to me with your hair curled tight
You come to me with positions
You come to me with excuses
Ducked out in a row
You wear me out
You wear me out
We've been through fake-a-breakdown
Self-hurt, plastics, collections
Self-help, self-pain
EST, psychics, fuck all
I was central, I had control
I lost my head
I need this, I need this
A paperweight, junk garage
Wedding ring, a honey pot
Crazy, all the lovers have been tagged
A hotline, a wanted ad
It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
I need this, I need this
It's crazy what you could've had
Crazy what you could've had
I need it, I need this
It's crazy what you could've had
It's crazy what you could've had
I need this, I, I need this
It's crazy what you could've had
I need this, I need this
It's crazy what you could've had
Crazy what you could've had
I need this, I need this
Crazy what you could've had
Crazy what you could've had
its crazy what you could have had
@Cheetah Panther I feel you.
Hits really hard
thanks dude, god bless you for your music..
The Band that has interpreted music in its most artistic form in the sense of ART. Their music videos are timeless works of art.
love how powerful stipes singing was even live
"It's crazy what you could have had...I need this..." One of the greatest couplets in any song! Worthy of being chanted over and over and over....
so damn mesmerizing, a true blood letting upon the stage.