God I needed this today. Thank you soooo much for posting this flashback from a better past when music was real. These guys were magical together, and you know they loved each other just as much as they loved playing music together. I still haven't gotten over them deciding to hang it up, but they were there for me when I needed them (middle school and high school) and then they were gone (I was born in '77) so I didn't get to enjoy the Document tour, only saw them once in Chicago, but thank God I did get that one time. At least they'll live forever on UA-cam and in my soul.
I was born in 76, In Georgia.. we moved away when I was young but I always felt a connection to this band. Like you, I only saw them once as well but they still mean the world to me
@@Gonzax Bill Berry, Mike Mills, Peter Buck and Michael Stipe were the only members of REM. They toured with other musicians: Peter Holsapple in the early years, Scott McCaughey and Ken Stringfellow in the later ones, but they played this show with just the four original members.
@@petecampbell6117 I know REM were 4 original members then 3 after Bill left; what I meant is that though they were certainly amazing as a four-piece, that is not the case here, there's five people playing on this particular show. You're wrong when you say it was just the 4 original members, the fifth one is very low on the mix and you can barely see him but if you pay attention, he's certainly there playing keyboards and piano.
@@petecampbell6117 No worries. He's hard to see but he was the fifth member playing keyboards and guitar on that tour, maybe not for the whole tour, I don't know, and I can't really tell whether it's him or not here as it is too dark but I assume it's probably him. If you watch the last song, "it's the end of the world..." you can spot him playing acoustic guitar at ~18:13; it's just a second but you can see him next to Stipe, to his left. What an incredible live band they were!
i agree, but that was back in the day for me. not at all anymore, especially since he lost his hair. i love this video b/c it shows michael, raw, acne scars and all.
Great drumming by bill berry, never loses beat, so propulsive n in the pocket for them, no wonder he was good at doing long tasks like farming n that ,: 0
He was great but sadly had a brain aneurysm that forced him to quit the band eventually. I guess he was exerting himself too much. But you’re right! I was very impressed with his drumming and energy level. Also, with Peter Bucks constantly playing appregios. How he does it is beyond me. You’d think his hand would fall off. Great band!
0:56 Stand 6:12 Orange Crush 10:04 World Leader Pretend 15:12 Get Up 17:46 It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) 20:38 crowd (It's The End Of The World)
On It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) it sounds like Stipey he was giving a speech like was on a timer. He crammed so many lyrics into each verse that Mike Mills had to count himself in so he could start playing at the right time.
They were playing 1000 seaters when the UK tour began.Best gigs. Then very soon in the space of a few gigs it was Birmingham NEC and Wembley Arena. _Phew_
@@griffin812 wish they would get back together, and bill berry was well enough to play. They kept showing up every now and then w/o stipe. I was in 9th or 10 th grade. Yeah it was the green tour. Did u see them w drivin and cryin from Atlanta too. It seems that michael is the one who doesn't want to do anything, cuz they've had a few drummers since berry
@@pat7989 No, unfortunately never saw any more of their concerts. Always either a ticket affordability or venue distance issue. At least I have great memories. I think Stipe is a very private person. The most recent video I've seen of him performing solo is from 2016 for a David Bowie tribute concert. I was shocked by his appearance because he looked just like Rumpelstiltskin. Very long, white beard. If you like Drivin N Cryin you may like the REM performance of Country Feedback with Neil Young on lead guitar. It was for a concert for charity. Choose the one dated 10/18/98 (as opposed to 10/17/98). I listen to that video on literally a daily basis. Cheers
@@pat7989 For them to get back together, it would only be to commemorate the end of the world as we know it. And . . . Bill is FINE, and has been enjoying the bucolic life since retiring a quarter century ago. The band showed its integrity for carrying on as long as it did until there was no good reason to continue, wrapping things up 10 years ago this fall. It was a group decision; they never continued without Stipe. There are few things as disheartening as a band needlessly playing on into their 60s and 70s when they've said and done everything there is to say and do. Unless, of course, you're Spinal Tap. THAT was a worthy comeback. 😀
Right.... He started to go off the rails at this point, and after loving all their early stuff up to the Green album, I followed them less and less.... When Berry left it was game over for me.
I was there.. MAN was I blown away by the power of this band's performance. First time R.E.M. live and one of my favourite bands ever since.
No doubt, that 89 tour was something special. Just tune after tune of great ones......
Lovely comment Arjen
When 5-2-85 is your birthdate. You would be 4 years old in '89. Looking at your picture, you couldn't possibly have attended this.
@@laurensvdw hahaha would be if that was my birthday, indeed.. I’m from ‘71 so thanks for the compliment :-)
God I needed this today. Thank you soooo much for posting this flashback from a better past when music was real. These guys were magical together, and you know they loved each other just as much as they loved playing music together. I still haven't gotten over them deciding to hang it up, but they were there for me when I needed them (middle school and high school) and then they were gone (I was born in '77) so I didn't get to enjoy the Document tour, only saw them once in Chicago, but thank God I did get that one time. At least they'll live forever on UA-cam and in my soul.
I was born in 76, In Georgia.. we moved away when I was young but I always felt a connection to this band. Like you, I only saw them once as well but they still mean the world to me
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Such a nice comment...I love REM so much, too...🙏❤️🤗
They were amazing as a 4 piece! Bill Berry's vocals are an overlooked aspect to many of their great songs.
There's five members, actually, but yeah, they were amazing.
@@Gonzax Bill Berry, Mike Mills, Peter Buck and Michael Stipe were the only members of REM. They toured with other musicians: Peter Holsapple in the early years, Scott McCaughey and Ken Stringfellow in the later ones, but they played this show with just the four original members.
@@petecampbell6117 I know REM were 4 original members then 3 after Bill left; what I meant is that though they were certainly amazing as a four-piece, that is not the case here, there's five people playing on this particular show.
You're wrong when you say it was just the 4 original members, the fifth one is very low on the mix and you can barely see him but if you pay attention, he's certainly there playing keyboards and piano.
@@Gonzax Well, I can't see him, but apparently you are correct my friend, Peter Holsapple did play with them on this tour. Thanks for correcting me!
@@petecampbell6117 No worries. He's hard to see but he was the fifth member playing keyboards and guitar on that tour, maybe not for the whole tour, I don't know, and I can't really tell whether it's him or not here as it is too dark but I assume it's probably him.
If you watch the last song, "it's the end of the world..." you can spot him playing acoustic guitar at ~18:13; it's just a second but you can see him next to Stipe, to his left.
What an incredible live band they were!
Orange Crush is such a gem of a song.
Michael's amazing! Each one of them are, but I'm obsessed with Michael Stipe!
i agree, but that was back in the day for me. not at all anymore, especially since he lost his hair. i love this video b/c it shows michael, raw, acne scars and all.
R.E.M. at their iconic best! and the chair banging! :-D there will NEVER be a band like them! 😪
Great drumming by bill berry, never loses beat, so propulsive n in the pocket for them, no wonder he was good at doing long tasks like farming n that ,: 0
He was great but sadly had a brain aneurysm that forced him to quit the band eventually. I guess he was exerting himself too much.
But you’re right! I was very impressed with his drumming and energy level.
Also, with Peter Bucks constantly playing appregios. How he does it is beyond me. You’d think his hand would fall off. Great band!
I feel like the drummer from Pylon influenced him. Both of them were total beasts on the drums.
And golfing
Bill Berry is a great drummer, doesn't get spoken enough about. Same with Clem Burke of Blondie.
I'm overjoyed watching this! Thank you 🙏🏻
I'm a student of Michel Stipe. Thanks for posting!
in what respect a student ?
This performance has my favourite versions of both Orange Crush and World Leader Pretend.
And the worst ever version of 'It's The End Of The World'..
Thank you very much for share the show. 😊
Hay cosas que te siguen gustando aunque pase el tiempo. Qué energía.
REM 2020
Michael Stipe
Such a cool Gang Of Four tribute in the intro to World Leader Pretend!
Great sound. True and raw from one of the best.
I guess at the opening is Pixies’ crew preparing the stage. Take a look at the playlist 0:36
Beautiful performance! I love it!
6:14 orange crush
Their performance of this is brilliant! Had never seen it live.
0:56 Stand
6:12 Orange Crush
10:04 World Leader Pretend
15:12 Get Up
17:46 It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
20:38 crowd (It's The End Of The World)
Thank you very much. 😊
On It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) it sounds like Stipey he was giving a speech like was on a timer. He crammed so many lyrics into each verse that Mike Mills had to count himself in so he could start playing at the right time.
Amazing!
Great! Thanks! Anna,Christine,Tinja&Markku :D
My favourite era stipe!
It's the end.... I'm feel fine
Maravilhoso ❤
Es la mejor calidad de audio que encontré
The song list shown in the opening is a Pixies show.
Thought Futurama was starting at the end there.
It's the original: Pierre Henry, Psyche Rock,. (France, 1966).
Orange Crush was powerful. I got to see the men who came back from Vietnam all messed up.
legend!
They were playing 1000 seaters when the UK tour began.Best gigs.
Then very soon in the space of a few gigs it was Birmingham NEC and Wembley Arena.
_Phew_
La la la!
15th bloody may 1989
Was there 89 tampa
Was there '89 Tempe
Green tour my Senior year high school
@@griffin812 wish they would get back together, and bill berry was well enough to play. They kept showing up every now and then w/o stipe. I was in 9th or 10 th grade. Yeah it was the green tour. Did u see them w drivin and cryin from Atlanta too. It seems that michael is the one who doesn't want to do anything, cuz they've had a few drummers since berry
@@pat7989
No, unfortunately never saw any more of their concerts. Always either a ticket affordability or venue distance issue. At least I have great memories. I think Stipe is a very private person. The most recent video I've seen of him performing solo is from 2016 for a David Bowie tribute concert. I was shocked by his appearance because he looked just like Rumpelstiltskin. Very long, white beard. If you like Drivin N Cryin you may like the REM performance of Country Feedback with Neil Young on lead guitar. It was for a concert for charity. Choose the one dated 10/18/98 (as opposed to 10/17/98). I listen to that video on literally a daily basis. Cheers
@@pat7989 For them to get back together, it would only be to commemorate the end of the world as we know it. And . . . Bill is FINE, and has been enjoying the bucolic life since retiring a quarter century ago. The band showed its integrity for carrying on as long as it did until there was no good reason to continue, wrapping things up 10 years ago this fall. It was a group decision; they never continued without Stipe. There are few things as disheartening as a band needlessly playing on into their 60s and 70s when they've said and done everything there is to say and do. Unless, of course, you're Spinal Tap. THAT was a worthy comeback. 😀
Yes drivin n cryin
13:41
Who seen that guys massive gut right at the start?
Green Tour, 5th time I’d seen them, sadly Michaels forced choreography was the beginning of the end for me…change was afoot
Right.... He started to go off the rails at this point, and after loving all their early stuff up to the Green album, I followed them less and less.... When Berry left it was game over for me.
Stipe is mess when it comes to style.
that is terrible
What's terrible ?
My favorite period of the band
I saw this Green Tour never went to see them again. I knew they would never sound this good again
@@Turquoise1971 Automatic for the People tour