What a gift this powerful and beautiful song is. So many had written R.E.M. off at this point in their career. I just can’t agree. To create this art after working together for 20 years is simply astonishing.Thank you, R.E.M.
I met Bill after this show at the bar, he was lovely. Had a long chat with him and Michael’s boyfriend Tomas.also in 03, 05, & 08 in Amsterdam. My absolute honour!! I’m not familiar with King Crimson,only know Bill from playing with these guys from Around the Sun until they disbanded in 2011. He will be missed. Fly high Bill, thank you 🙏😢💔
I tear up everytime I watch this. my fav song and my fav drummer that played for REM. didnt know about him before. such a talent and love his groove. I still practice drums to this to this day. awesomesauce. Godspeed Bill
RIP Bill Rieflin. Tears in my eyes as I type seeing him in background. As a fellow drummer he would love the fact that I know this is a 3/4 waltz with some swing. He was just the best. So sad right now but happy you uploaded this. Thank you. God speed Bill…
Was there standing in front of Michael! I got goosebumps when he sang this,what an amazing 5 night s, going to the aftershow parties and hanging out with the guys! My friend got steaming drunk with Ken Buck (Peter s bro) they were both singing Mr Richards at 2am :) Love these guys! See you at40 Watt !
Richard Metcalfe OMG me too! It was a sad day in 08 when they announced their split. They have performed at 40 Watt in Athens so maybe.....just maybe 🤞
@Richard, i feel for you fella. We all have those bands. Circumstance, timing, lack of money... they all conspire against us to miss bands we want to see.
This video is better than any 'professional' one I've seen because it doesn't edit like a 3 year old is in control but simply does what every audience member is doing: looking at Michael Stipe
@ushojedi yeah I get what you mean! I was there for the whole 5 nights of rehearsals and loved it! Standing in the pit at the front I could see Michael adding and crossing out lyrics as he went along on the new album plus no fancy stage make-up it was pure raw talent-loved every second- got chills when he sang this x
+MJ FAN Bah, i envy you! I got a ticket by queuing up about an hour before the gig started (can't remember which day). Was literally at the back row of the theater. Still amazing
+dublindave78 A quick funny story I was chatting with Bill Rieflin at the bar, the batman trying to be polite did t realise he was the drummer, asked Bill if he enjoyed the show and if he was a big fan, Bill smiled and said he loved the show and was a huge fan!! I told the barman later he went so red lol
Обожавам ги.А на вас,който ги качвате,успех в начинанията ❤❤❤
What a gift this powerful and beautiful song is. So many had written R.E.M. off at this point in their career. I just can’t agree. To create this art after working together for 20 years is simply astonishing.Thank you, R.E.M.
What a uniquely beautiful voice!
RIP, Bill Rieflin. The drummer in this video, who also played with such notables as King Crimson and Ministry was 59 years old.
I met Bill after this show at the bar, he was lovely. Had a long chat with him and Michael’s boyfriend Tomas.also in 03, 05, & 08 in Amsterdam. My absolute honour!!
I’m not familiar with King Crimson,only know Bill from playing with these guys from Around the Sun until they disbanded in 2011.
He will be missed.
Fly high Bill, thank you 🙏😢💔
I tear up everytime I watch this. my fav song and my fav drummer that played for REM. didnt know about him before. such a talent and love his groove. I still practice drums to this to this day. awesomesauce. Godspeed Bill
RIP Bill Rieflin. Tears in my eyes as I type seeing him in background. As a fellow drummer he would love the fact that I know this is a 3/4 waltz with some swing. He was just the best. So sad right now but happy you uploaded this. Thank you. God speed Bill…
Was there standing in front of Michael! I got goosebumps when he sang this,what an amazing 5 night s, going to the aftershow parties and hanging out with the guys! My friend got steaming drunk with Ken Buck (Peter s bro) they were both singing Mr Richards at 2am :)
Love these guys! See you at40 Watt !
Finally I get to hear my boy sing. This song and the album came from his soul
The best band I've never seen
Richard Metcalfe This song gave me goosebumps when Michael started singing, so happy I was right in front of him
@@mjfan3709 I really hope they reform so much
Richard Metcalfe OMG me too! It was a sad day in 08 when they announced their split. They have performed at 40 Watt in Athens so maybe.....just maybe 🤞
Richard Metcalfe Such lovely blokes too, my ex was in John Keane studios with Mike for a few days
@Richard, i feel for you fella. We all have those bands. Circumstance, timing, lack of money... they all conspire against us to miss bands we want to see.
This stokes me, it really really stokes me
This video is better than any 'professional' one I've seen because it doesn't edit like a 3 year old is in control but simply does what every audience member is doing: looking at Michael Stipe
@ushojedi yeah I get what you mean! I was there for the whole 5 nights of rehearsals and loved it! Standing in the pit at the front I could see Michael adding and crossing out lyrics as he went along on the new album plus no fancy stage make-up it was pure raw talent-loved every second- got chills when he sang this x
+MJ FAN Bah, i envy you! I got a ticket by queuing up about an hour before the gig started (can't remember which day). Was literally at the back row of the theater. Still amazing
Lucky this song is great
+dublindave78 A quick funny story I was chatting with Bill Rieflin at the bar, the batman trying to be polite did t realise he was the drummer, asked Bill if he enjoyed the show and if he was a big fan, Bill smiled and said he loved the show and was a huge fan!! I told the barman later he went so red lol
Sublime.
the vocal and drumming is excellent
Sadly, Bill Rieflin, the drummer, died on 3/24/2020.
Nessuno al mondo come loro, UNICI ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Would of being a great end up single
This is my song as disability person…😢
sucks I couldn't make it to any of those gigs :(