R.E.M. - Shiny Happy People (Official Music Video)
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- “Shiny Happy People” from R.E.M.’s critically-acclaimed, 1991 album, "Out Of Time"
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When my daughter was battling cancer this song made her so happy . Stipe, Buck, Mills and Kate from the B52's. My daughter has been gone for 9 years now. Everytime I hear SHP I get tears, She's moved on, but her favorite songs are still playing.
Joel Heaton this is worst test in life to watch your children go on front of you I pray to god keep her happy where ever she is and strength to carry on with her lovely memories.
So much love to you, dear heart,
+Joel Heaton Everything happens for a reason, something good will come out of it even if its hard to believe. Our egos find difficult to addapt to the ways of the universe but in the big picture of things everything has meaning. Im sorry for your loss I cannot even imagine how difficult it must be to lose a child, I hope your experience helps other people and dont forget what she would have wanted you to do, keep going, try to be as happy as you can and feel always the love, help others and let others help you cause we are one big family, the consciousness of your daughter cant ever die, the body is just our tool to navigate this world, we are all the same with different roles.
Hug
You just made me cry... I really hope you can find your inner peace after she's gone
Kate Pierson is criminally underrated and made this song 10x better than it would have been. She deserves more credit for her great voice.
truth
Such a distinctive voice
@@Dman3827 Those caught my attention first in this video, especially her perfect figure ;-)
She’s brilliant. She did that song with Iggy Pop - “Candy”, absolute gold. Lovely to look at but even better to hear. Definitely underrated - & when I listen to some of these so-called “artists”, auto tuned beyond belief, I just shake my head & think “Nah, not interested”.
She basically made the song and they knew it. Doesn't she look like she's very short, and her arms are usually covered by sleeves or gloves. Maybe she has a lot of tatoos.
This song wouldn't be the same without the voice of Kate Pierson... her voice, her charisma, her energy take it to another level.
@jondough930sorry but you cannot create that youthful body with surgery neither her natural looking face. She just looks awesome, even more considering she is 43 in the clip
Couldn't agree more. At the time I questioned REM's choice, but she made it happen for me.
I wish I danced like her lmao
@@infinitydreamzz wow she was like 11 or 12 years older than Michael, that's a lot and they don't seem that far apart, but to be honest, and I know bc the same happens to me, Stipe was almost bald and that ages you a ton
@@infinitydreamzz she’s beautiful but I would have guessed 50’s maybe late 40s. She was indeed great in this.
My dad died suddenly last year, without any sign of what was going to happen. I remember this song vividly in my childhood. He would play this so often; it's like a melody that danced around the entirety of my happy young days. I'm 27, but god why did he have to go at only 63. He was so spiritual, so vibrant, a rare and unique soul and everyone would attest to that. I long for our reunion, dad. I miss you every single day, every single second. I miss you dearly.
Gotcha oh god so so sorry for your loss dear sending u some love and light ur way😊
Instant time machine back to the 90s. MTV. School. Homework. All my pals. No cares. Shiny, happy days.
wow
the 90's were great, but I also loved the mid 2000's with Attack of the Show with Olivia Munn, those were the days. I can't believe how those times flew
This isn't a happy song and the90s only seemed ok cause to a child it wouldnt register the same.
А сейчас жизнь - дерьмо.
Thanks for punching me in the feels.
Kate Pierson a voice that elevates every song she's involved with
Her and Iggy Pop are great together on 'Candy'.
Kate is flawless!
Kate is sexy as hell
I thought that was her.
Truly one of a kind! Think she has a good track with Moby too - or rather a cover of a B’52
Fun fact: this song was used for the unaired pilot of the pilot for “Friends” before being replaced by “I’ll Be There For You”.
Datazo
I thought it was "the end of the world as we know it" that was used for Friends?
I forget the episode number but it's season 1 or 2 New Years is the theme and you can hear the guitar in the background
@@Nessrox444😂 that would have been epic
I think it was a good move, the song and the intro on screen lacked cohesion with “Shiny Happy People”. Im sure Michael Stipe breathed a sigh of relief.
This song is so awesome that it could literally change the mood of my day. Absolutely beautiful
this is supposed to be ironic but the greatest irony is that this song really makes people happy
I'm here to experience the same happiness . The ironies in the 11K people who gave this incredible song a thumbs down 👎
It's funny because this video is almost 30 years old and it' still ironic. Anyone in America who is shiny and happy hasn't been paying attention. We have not attained equality; black people are still being killed by police over and beyond white people, trans folk heroes are denied and rejected from Military service and we have a racist as President.
@@karenfromfinasse8430 Way to ruin this thread ! Why do you have to bring politics and equate that to people not being shiny happy holding hands ! Everybody doesn't think like you..... Go spew your negativity on another thread .... This song makes a lot of people happy after 30 years and it will the next 30 years if this world lasts that long......your mom didnt teach you... if you don't have anything positive to say Don't say anything at all..... Keep your negativity AND your opinions to yourself .... They should have a separate comment section for the 11K people that thumbs down this video like you. We are the positive people in this world who have a positive outlook .
You're a glass half empty person and your name is perfect for you Karen....
@@KeyofDavid5778 If one comment on a thread from a music video can set you off, you might need shiny happy medication. Peace and love!
WRONG.....you're the one that went off on a politicizing RANT ....the idiocracy movie were currently living in thanks to the globalist progressive Leftist Loons in the media ,education and technocratic seats of power .
The Most racist propagandized bunch of pseudo- intellectuals in the history of mankind ....Trump Has ZERO to with this Global Nightmare !
Go back and read your post Moron !
This was my Mum's funeral song 6 months ago, she was 95 and always said, "When I go don't make it a sad day" It was a day full of happy tears and dancing, I just knew she was somewhere close smiling ... 🥰
Bless Her Heart ❤
hopefully you played the video there too
Sorry for your loss
Thank you :)
bless her... she will always be right.. i remember my mother walking me to the first day of first grade.. as I crossed the street I was focused on the crossing guard.. when we reached the corner I turned towards my mother and she was not there.. I turned to see she was standing across the street and she waved to me.. it still brings up tears as I write it.. when I was home later on she said "I will not always be here to take you to the places you need to go.. but I will always be there in your heart forever wherever you go..."
The 70's, 80's and 90's were the best time EVER to be young, free and alive 🎉🥳🍾🎈👯
So true I agree 🙂
Agreed.... politics weren't such an issue then 😢
@@brettscott8288 yes, REM famously hated politics. “Keep politics out of music and gaming” -Michael Stripe
@@brettscott8288 I was too busy having fun to interest myself in politics ☺️
Definitely here in America, yup! We had it pretty fkn good… shame our government ruined it
I’m Japanese. I listened this song when I taught an English class. This song has always been my favorite song ever since then.
🇯🇵❤️
Anata no eigo wa sugoi desu. Watashi wa nihongo o benkyō shite imasu... Muzukashī desu
The female singer, Kate Pierson, collaborated with a Japanese artist on a song. Look for NiNa - Happy tomorrow, I guess you'll like it!
Does the meaning of the song translate well into Japanese? I have read that sarcasm is sometimes lost in translation.
Cam OK do you think this song is sarcastic?
Who is listening in 2024 ??
Me 😂
i just did hahahaha
Yes and yes
Everyone at walmart or any retail store
Meeeeeeeeee
The world needs more shiny happy people
Unfortunately 😢 are going in the wrong direction till destruction, my friend
look up what this song is about lol
Amen to that❤️
@@giovanni5930no it’s getting better we will come together get away from the negative mindset
This song isn't what you think it means
I think the world would be a better place if we listened to more of this music in 2024 🌎❤
TOO TRUE
Proof that Kate Pierson should sing backup on every song. Most underrated vocalist in music 🥰
underrated??? she's a living legend, and every musician who knows her work, knows she's prime at whatever she does
@@davebielke6319 She's got a solo album. It should have come much, much sooner.
Shes hypnotizing.
Fit too x
Hell Yeah! Kate Pierson is a amazing singer! 👩🎤
Stroke of genius bringing in Kate Pierson for this. She takes it to another level, like she did to every song. The chick was just a vocal goddess & pretty nice on the eye to boot.
They have known each other since his college days.
Truth
And a great dancer
Yes! I saw the B-52s on Earth Day 1990 in NYC. Almost a million people in Central Park. The earth was literally shaking under our feet during "Love Shack"!
I also saw them in a casino outside Seattle in 2009.
They put on great shows!
She's not dead though
The band may have hated performing this popular song, but it sure helped lift me up during some of the darkest days of my life. The Out of Time collection of songs is still a lifetime best of all time for me.
I bet they didn't hate the cash sluicing in from this song.
If I could “Like” your comment more than once, I’d do it at least 1,000 times.
hi, why they have been hated?
They? The song is disliked by Micheal Stipe. Probably because it's happy, the lyrics are clear and it isn't pretentious.@@Adirahell1
@@jamesrowden303 thanks for the answer
The nostalgia and vocal harmonies always choke me up. This song would not have been the total winner that it was without Kate Pierson.
REM hated this song with a passion and only wrote it as a joke mocking the executives who asked them for a "happy song". They didn't expect it to be a hit.
To the point where they didn't include it on their greatest hits album. They said it was for children to access their music, but not a serious song........
As far as I recall, they took the phrase "shiny happy people" from Chinese propaganda. It's clear to see the sarcasm in this song and I love it for that, but they nailed the earworm style of music too well and I find it annoying as hell now.
Somehow I can't find myself feeling to bad for them.
So the old man represents the executives in the video, and the younger people dummies enjoying life but without thinking.
Thnx cpt.
*This* *is* *not* *song* *.*
*This* *is* *timeless* *masterpiece* *.*
I learned how to be sarcastic from this song.
@@marvinthemaniac7698 "Shiny Happy People Holding Hands" was a propaganda campaign started in China after the massacre at Tiananmen Square in 89. I feel like the sarcastic undertones of this song really capture that vibe of "be happy or else" especially when he makes a few references to the alternative which is complete misery. This song, for me anyway, is much deeper than the surface.
It's literally satire. A joke.
No it's a song.
Best song they ever did. Not miserable, hateful stuff like most of their oveur.
Kate's voice is on another level - so clear, strong, pure and distinctive.
I was young when this came out so I didn’t listen the same way. As an adult I can’t get enough of Kate in this song...I now appreciate the quality of her voice and talent to use it as she does. Nothing against Michael Stipe or the rest of the band
Is she from the 52s? The voice is so distinctive. I've never seen this video, and now I have I'm making the connection.
@@Marvellous132 Yes
@@jhcoverdrive9287 I love her voice !
@@Marvellous132 yep
Our old teacher played this in high school everytime i hear this song is just fills me with joy and happiness i have no idea, what portrays the power of this song, but im happy!
Could never understand why REM weren’t very proud of this song, it’s so uplifting.
They are proud of it but it was supposed to be a bit of a joke. People had been moaning about how REM songs weren't happy pop songs and they were poking fun at both the idea that they *couldn't* write pop songs and the general state of vapid radio pop.
But they did it a little too well. It's not what they want people to know their work from.
They wouldn't have released a single and done a video if they weren't happy with their work.
@@roderickramsay8538 "Shiny Happy People Holding Hands" was taken from a North Korean propaganda poster. The song like you said was kind of written on a dare.
@@carterreid6750 I knew that this song was quite political so I was right to add it to my play list of political songs. I thought that it was about America's reliance on SSRU pills like Prozac which is kind of a domestic political issue. I read that it was in response to the book Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel.
I think it's an artist's folly. They were characterized by making more serious, introspective, deep songs, but then they certainly think that a more "feel good" song de-characterizes their work. Idiocy to think like that... This is being too narrow-minded! I don't see any problem with a "serious" band (which I like) doing something more upbeat sometimes! I see this as something humble and open-minded! Kate Pierson's participation made this song very B52's style... and I don't think it would have been so successful without her!
Actually probably their best song. Sometimes when you give up your pretentious seriousness, you come up with something good.
You can't help feeling happy listening to this song. Kate is stunning.
She is, keeps me coming back to watch her, Cheers Olan!
Kind of the antithesis to how the world is now especially.
If everyone was happy. No one would be on drugs. If everyone loved their partners. No one would be divorced.
We wouldn't be so politically divided right now if everyone was happy either. And everything comes down to politics now to. Which isn't a very happy thing.
🎉❤😂😂😂
And a wonderful dancer
@@qunt100 You got trolled by REM qunt. LOL. The message of the song is sarcastic.
This album got me through when my dad died. I listened to this particular song over and over. I was a young man and thank REM so much for helping me through that tough period.
I grew up on this. Because my granny clapped when I danced to this while i was 6 or 7. This sticks with me
8 plus years sober. Thank you, happy, shiny people 😊😅
U go lad keep strong 💪
Well done mate
Congratulations so proud of you God bless you
Yes.
I don't know how many people read credits but I do
Congratulations
Introducing my 11 year old daughter to this in 2024! Timeless!
I’m 12 and my parents both love this type of music.
i tried with my 12 yr old but she was like "dad your old"
Go Mom!
Do it! It's always good to see a young person rediscover the past of their parents. I've done that with my own son. You're doing the right thing
@@Fretless99 love that! I agree! 💕
This is real music! Kate Pierson's voice is unparalleled.
always had the biggest crush on her before I ever saw her face just because of that amazing voice needless to say after seeing her I was head over heels.... to be honest.. still am
@@jameslow5536 Right there with ya.
World got crazy since covid, this song is fun, uplifting, what a gift
The lady in this is a member of B 52s" love shack"
Judith Durham, previous generation, would have blown her (and many lesser others) off the stage
R.E.M GIGANTI DELLA MUSICA . QUELLA ROBA CHE SENTO ORA E SPACCIANO PER MUSICA MI FA RABBRIVIDIRE
I bought this CD when my son was two, and we danced so many times lstening to that... Today, for the first time, I danced this song with my 10 and 2 years old grandchildren: wonderful!
Kkkk happy grandmother
my mom had this cd when i was very young too, and it's one of my earliest memories listening to it in the car with her and singing to this song
You made my cry sir... I can understand and I remember those days... long gone. It is so sad yet sweet. I don't know
Awww the sweet memories.
Sweet 😊
I love their 2 voices that harmonise so well together+ love the voice of the musician with glasses playing contrebass.
The bassist has a very good voice. In this song, and when he sings principaly : "Texarkhana", "Near wild heaven"...
who is the girl?
The song, the entire is production is cool - but my God is Kate at another level. Perfectly natural and flowing. Her energy is captivating.
As men you dont play this song. I start crying an melting. 2 other songs can do this. But this no. 1
This and " the light" by disturbed!!!
the presence of Kate Pierson in this song brings major impact.
Oh my! here it is 5/10/24 and I just now learned she was in this song!!! :-0
She is one of the Best Female Singers around! Just seen their farewell concert it was amazing bittersweet so sad I’ll miss them dearly
@@_Clivey A maravilhosa Kate Pierson.
the B52's were a TRIP!
@@_Clivey and nice other things. Oops.! Sorry!
I get the impression Peter Buck hated filming this. Everyone else is like it’s a job but Kate and Michael Stipe are having a blast.
I saw the B52's farewell show and Kate keep having that awesome voice and dance movements, she is the best in Rock history!!
This bass player have a really nice voice!
Amen to that!
"Texarkana" and " near wild heaven" .(both from "Out of time") Mike Mills sang lead vocals on this songs. Really great!!
szym0n3287 He's an incredible backing vocalist live, he's an absolute perfectionist when he performs. Mike Mills is incredibly underrated when it comes to what made REM so great.
Mike Mills is really R.E.M.'s hidden talent, He doesn't often step into the limelight, but when he does the results are always great. (eg their cover of 'Love is all around' that wipes the floor with Wet Wet Wet's limp attempt)
he is actually always the one in the limelight. himself and michael do all press events and public things. Peter buck stays out of the limelight, and obviously bill
I can’t believe we went from this to whatever we’re living in today. Wish we could go back.
Aaaaaaamen!
Another amen! This device in our hands seemed to k*ll that way of life 🥺
Nah. The world is far better today than it was 30 years ago.
@@therealcmj
You’re super high.
The dream I have been seeking
Today, as a 47 years old... I feel the energy of that song way more than in my youth.
No doubt
Totally !
I'm about the same age as the girl who brought water to the old man
Me too dude!
i'm 61 and i once swore "i would not be a nostalgic" but i find myself being just that , i am sure there is good new stuff out their , but i feel so disenchanted with what is mainstream now , i feel it's mostly to music , what paint by numbers is to art
Kate Pierson was pushing 44 in this and even at that age, I still think she is one of the most gorgeous women in music.
Kate Pierson is a infectious Ball of Joyful Energy, and incredibly Beautiful !!
I was so in love with her in this as a teen! Shes so pretty and happy and that lovely smile!
I am gay and I fancy her! She is stunning!
@@adamgraham2860 If I were gay and saw her in person, I don't think I would be gay for very long! lol
@@bruceohandley2024 fair point 😄
As a teenager, this song really made me feel good during those awkward years. You can't listen to it and not feel a little happiness about life.
You'll get a different feeling once you grow older, presumably satiric.
Well, you know it's about a bunch of people who were killed in protest, right?
@@projetor.m.2353 This video's not as clear with the dark meaning as DEVO's "Beautiful World," though. With DEVO's song, it can *mostly* be taken optimistically. The video can't.
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One of the happiest sad-tragic songs ever made >;) >XD
And you are wrong about this song ❤
Ask me why
the woman they sing with here always reminds me of my big sister ♡ she always brings happiness into the room with her, she’s like an angel ♡
Kate's voice in this song still makes me shiver to this day. What a voice!!
She is a star , and talented girl and thats enought ..
Aha what a beautiful voice
She is gorgeous and has an amazing voice!
80s
One of the most gorgeous red heads ever! Damn..
I read an article that described Katie Pierson as the personification of a ray of sunshine. I agree.
It's crazy how this song presents as a frivolous, radio-friendly, pop song and then REM drops a key change on you and suddenly its an earnest heartfelt song.
A que te referis con eso?
@@agus.tkhfjkn777o enfoque e a elevação no tom na escala músical nas últimas partes. Reafirma a sinceridade e intensifica a canção.
Both a key and time signature change.
They can hate this song all they like. For me, it's a childhood memory that still makes me smile every time I hear it.
My Mom passed before I understood why she liked this song so much. Thank you so much for helping me understand her through this video.
:)
In a parallel universe, this song has been chosen as the opening and ending theme of the Tv show "Friends" instead of "I'll be there for you" from the Rembrandts.
It would also go great with friends
It's briefly in at least one episode.
Thank fuck we're not in that one
I miss people smiling while they sing.
I miss people smiling.
Say no more: I have recently uploaded Smokey Mountain Boy with a true grin, not painted!
Unfortunately, it's illegal to smile anymore with a mask on your face. Those masks had better go away forever unless the powers that be want a national revolt on their hands.
@@dementiabidenfallingontheb6712 you mean the masks as in... for corona?
or the masks people wear every day pretending to be happy but are sad inside?
I miss seing People no ating , i miss every day in the 90's thats why i miss all my brothers
@@corey-bird3489 fuck off with your advert
Excellent English sounl, Hallmark of the last century. Thank you.🎉
This is the wedding song from my parents, they even engraved "shiny happy people" in their wedding rings... They've been divorced for over 13 years now. Happy people indeed.
Amoooo
☺❤
Now it's fitting!
...for over 13 years, that is.
sure
Yea man, that's just how it goes.
My dad died last year, "Out Of Time" was his favorite album. I remember our summers in Sicily where we used to listen to that album every day in our trips in the car. Actually a song that's supposed to make me happy, makes me burst in tears. I miss u dad
Same here!! stay strong, coraggio...
Chiara Polizzi grazie ❤
Your father will always live on in the way he changed you and how you go through live and treat others. There is an immortality in that.
Serena Oddo a big hug from north italy (milano)
Luca Insubria Grazie! 💕
REM are one of those bands who appeal to literally everybody. Song is terrific and I think that Kate's vocals really added to the song elevating it to legendary levels.
Onde anda a Kate??
@@maryrodrigues3643Nw jersen
They don't appeal to me. I was a student when this came out and they played it all the time in the student union, I hated it.
@@anaccount8474 I stand corrected 😊
Kate ❤️❤️❤️
It works as a song for when as a group you have reasons to be unhappy but want to try to cheer each other up. I think the satire is very apparent, but it's a song that works for me about happiness derived from being around other unhappy people and helping each other through it.
Kate's voice is crystal clear and so melodious. B52's rock too.
Heck yes. More punk heavy for B-52's and R.E.M. was a college heavy thinking person's band, absolutely RELEVANT today. Start with R.E.M into the night and if your lucky when early morning comes-B-52's till you see the Sunrise. Generally a common best Sunday morning you could ever experience! Too bad the kids now a days will never know that feeling. Sorry Millenials. There was once a time before tinder when you could wake after an adventurous and beautiful meeting with another human being, and you knew it was just you and them and a radio playing in the background. Not some Tinder created hook up, that has you addicted to the next swipe-GROSS.
She’s a legend
errm it is from 1991 this video
Malodorous ? Hmmmm
Always loved her ❤ ♥ 💕
Katie has one of the most distinctive voices in music.
She's very pretty too.
@@jakdan3810 she's 72 years old dude
@@syteanric O.K. she was very pretty.
@@jakdan3810 are you saying older women can't be pretty?
She's just brilliant in every way!
I love Kate Pierson's voice, she's great in so many different styles of music. I can't belive she's 73 now - time flies!
No way is she 73 !! I bet she is still a beauty now .
I would still do her
Yep, ur over 40🤣
@@Mark64W She is!
NO, NOT possible!!
We will listen this forever
The fact that REM hated this song makes me enjoy it that much more
come on how can you not smile during this
SHHIIIINNNYY HAPPPYYYY PPEEOOOOPLEEE WEEE
Cedillallidec fun
***** i know that but if you get past the video and the whole message behind it, it can be a very pleasant song.
oh louda I smiled and clapped my way through it all...
oh louda because everybody hurts!.
Their voices go so well together.
adore kate
This is the proof that even when you are faking happy, you soon have a profound impact thanks REM 52 !?!
And the Holy Spirit, who really, really, really knows what He is doing.
You know, this song has always made me feel better, no matter how crappy I may be feeling.
It's on my list of "if I was ever stranded on an island" CD.
Dancing past midnight, alone in my house, with a glass of wine and feeling goooood... wish I can soon have a good time with some people with this song
Agreed 100%🌞😃
Me too!
Sitting around the fire drinking a glass of my home made Pilsner still loving this song.
Fun! I Love dance this music!
How things have changed. In teh 70's, 80s and even 90s we talked about love, freedom and kindness. Now it's about suppression, hate speech and obedience.
Yeah, the DemoCRAPS love shutting people down. But the RIGHT will not be SILENCED
they sound magical together! uplifts the spirit!
One of those addictive gems you always return to...
If REM didn't want this to be a hit, they shouldn't have had that awesome killer guitar riff. I'm gonna make it a point in life to learn that.
Peter can't help himself, awesome killer guitar riffs is just who he is
or have Kate Pierson help out by injecting 80% of the energy that the song has.
Do it. I'm nowhere near decent, but this is super easy to learn and it made me a little happier.
it sounds like 100% sitcom music theme to be honest
Go!
Even if the band did this jokingly, it's honestly one of the most feel good optimistic songs ever.
If aliens pick a random song to judge humanity by, I hope this is the one =)
for sure. love me some ironic bangers.
That’s a funny comment because Michael Stipe literally said that if he had to send one R.E.M. song into outer space this would not be it
@@chrisdayton35 ha! I didn't know that, I guess I beg to differ =)
@@chrisdayton35 Stipes a bit of a downer and this song's over the top happy so no surprise there. As and adult its clear as day what they were getting at, but I still love the fake optimism.
Then they'll be in for some real disappointment once they finally meet us.
Kate Pierson is everything that's right in this world.
The female singer made this song another level ❤❤❤❤ beautiful voices that came together for this masterpiece ❤❤❤
This sounds like the happiness is a distant paradise that most people die trying to reach.
Yes! This song always sound kinda sad to me, I always had the impression that happines here is treated as something distant, an utopy or dream.
@@roberttodd2414 I guess I could see that, but a good few of the comments mention antidepressants, which also really make sense.
@@roberttodd2414 The antidepressants analogy seems to make sense to me because these people seem to be subtly compared to "zombies". They aren't really happy, they are just under strong antidepressants.
The video makes it look that way, what with the old man on the bicycle.
@@roberttodd2414 "Most liberals are on antidepressants"? Is that like saying "Most conservatives are on meth"? Where do you get your numbers? I actually agree with much of the rest of your comment; I just think political viewpoint has little to do with people being nice on the surface and greedy underneath. That's how our country operates.
I’m so glad my mom played this album for us as kids… this song was always my favorite!
I got Out Of Time on vinyl for Christmas.
I know right!! My mom also introduced this song to me :))
Everytime I hear Kate's voice I get the chills and goosebumps. She has that effect on me....
The woman can sing,, no one sings like Kate
@@guillemodred3938 aye. She has some great pipes.
What's her surname?
@@MrDylanet1975 shes kate pierson, i believe shes the singer from the b-52s
Cuts right through everything.
If you remember the 1990's, you were there.
Kate Pierson has such an "on the money voice."
She sings straight through the note and her contribution to the two songs, she's involved with on "Out of Time," magical!
magical mushroom fly time, breaking wind
More like money shot
Never at one time that I feel awkward or we're dancing and singing along with this song. 41 years old and it's still one of my favorites.
Crazy thing is Kate Pierson is 43 years old in this video.
I’m twice that age and still rocks for me!!!!🎉
from Kurt Cobain: "I don’t know how that band does what they do. God, they’re the greatest. They've dealt with their success like saints, and they keep delivering great music." About sums it up. One of the greatest bands ever for sure
Kate is one of the best hormonist voices I've ever heard. Her voice just makes any other voice resonate alongside.
What voices?
@@TheSighphiguy What did you call my mother?
This song still makes me smile and tear up. Miss this era ❤️
You and me both. 🙂💯
@@pfisher4562 We're here. Together. Live in the moment, every single day. Happy. You know the feeling.
I constantly watch The Wizard of Oz. It introduced me to the 30s. Jack Haley is now my most favourite actor.
Me too
Watching this literally made me so happy.
+Zachary H. this is beautiful song. Many dislike it because pop in the 90s (specially REM) was supposed to be moody and depressing. Unlike this song.
+tothatl i do like it too, but knowing REM, its more than likely supposed to mean something else... plant it in the ground where the flowers grow? still i like it along with the love song a j alfred ....
+tothatl Isn't this song ment to be depressing though? I get a sarcastic feeling all over
Mathias Persson I don't know man, I don't get into the deep meanings of songs. I just listen and enjoy, and when I listened to this song and saw this video, I was a happy camper.
+Zachary H. nothing wrong with that I'm smiling from ear to ear right now and a minute after this tune I'll be back to me old miserable self
This is a happy song. Play it when you're depressed...
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jajajaaa yeah
Yeah it works 👍🏻
Don't waste it on that, play it when your happy
That's relative
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Real shiny happy people does exist. right?
@@lokillo116 Yup but it's up to you to identify them
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I think that was a really great comment thank you! Kate Pierson absolutely made this video work!
It may have already been said, but Mike Mills' backup vocals are what made REM so special.
You so right!
Absolutely
Nah dude thats Bill Gates! lol jk
Maybe but on this occassion Kate Pierson made this song.
Absolutely, near wild heaven is my next stop 😊
I do not care if Michael Stipe hates this song , I love it ! ❤❤❤
Oh my good god - Kate Pierson is such an amazing dancer with an amazing voice. Michael Stipe is so talented. What a fantastic team of talented individuals.
Super green!
The irony steaming off this song is frankly a thing of beauty, the irony that despite the fact they loathe it with a passion, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a song with such an uplifting positive vibe in its arrangement. My serotonin level legit goes straight to max when I hear that guitar.
I thought it was a banjo thanks to Sesame Street, then my brother said it was a mandolin. Turns out it was an electric guitar this whole time while Peter Buck was only playing mandolin to the sound of the guitar for the music video.
Yes!!!! Very ironic .... Wonder if the band realizes this....all the children of the world love this song and video..... And so do I. If you haven't grown up by the time you're 63 well then you don't have to!
Absolutely love Kate Pierson's optimism, dancing, and vocals in this song and video! And REM is great as always!
I love this song! 💖💖💖💖💖 Love R.E.M. 💖💖💖💖💖
I love this song! 💖💖💖💖💖 Love R.E.M. 💖💖💖💖💖
I love this song! 💖💖💖💖💖 Love R.E.M. 💖💖💖💖💖
I love this song! 💖💖💖💖💖 Love R.E.M. 💖💖💖💖💖
I love this song! 💖💖💖💖💖 Love R.E.M. 💖💖💖💖💖
Amen, and she sang with quite a bit of pep in the Love Shack as well.
Yesss, especially the part at 1:45, so cute
@@Chadner Had a crush on her back then!! Sucker for redheads :-)
Yes, her hyperbolic optimism is a brilliant touch to this dark song.
The 90's were awesome.
Makes me happy and sad at the same time haha.
yes it does
Christ almighty, shut up. As someone who went to high school in the '90s I'm so tired of people talking like there was supposedly some period of time where everything was "good" just because it isn't now. If you were a child in the '90s, then your life was better during that time not because it was the '90s but because you were a child; rest assured there's plenty of awful shit at any era, it didn't coincidentally get worse during your own coming of age.
Rainy Jane Wow, that escalated quickly. Why you getting so pissed at a time where music reminds me of a particular time?
Hell yeah it reminds me of good times, and I loved them so why not look back now and then and smile??
It's like you getting married and getting told you can't, years later, look upon that as a bad, or good thing, depending if you're a pain in the ass and he, or she. divorces you and leaves you up shit-creek without a boat, never mind a paddle.
Call me crazy but reminding yourself of a cool time period you lived through is better than sitting thinking about bad shit all the time, as opposed to the before mentioned.
It's obviously when i was a kid and care-free, but other music also reminds me of when I was in my 20s and when my kid was born etc...is that so fucking bad to reminisce about occasionally?
I don't fucking obsess about it so you getting your knickers in a fucked-up knot over something that brings a dude back a few memories for nothing, man....but it's your ride, it's your trip, think as you please but don't assume others should all feel the same.
+Rainy Jane I was a child in '90. But this song is a tale of successful people. Thus "Shinig happy people". Was really a period of great big hill of hope. The economic of the world was growing. Only few unemployed workers was in west area. And the big wall of the comunism in Germany was broken down. And then for this reasons there was new hope, (not realistic), for a amazing future about a forever, (never ending), climb to the progress. Excuse my poor english. Sorry.
Music was better in the early 90's as compared to just a few years later. Ugh....
This should be the world's anthem. Stop wars, hate, and hunger. We need a global love movement ✌🏽❤️☮️
I think you should read what were the lyrics inspired by...
One of the last videos I played for my mother at the hospital one sunday afternoon before she finally passed away the next day at about noon.
She had a long battle with cancer. I thank God she died peacefully and painlessly on April 29th of 2019. Thanks mother for all you did for me. Gracias por todas las buenas memorias que conservo de ti, mama'. I will see you in the resurrection. Descansa.
Rest in peace to your mother my friend. I wish you good health.
@@sees239Thanks very much. I appreciate it. Life is so precious that we don't want to give up on it. Wish we could turn minutes into decades and so forth.
Our loving heavenly father loves his creation and has promised to restore humankind to his original purpose. It's all written for our instruction
in his word that mentions how the new earth is going to be like and all faithful god fearing people will enjoy his blessings during and after the resurrection.
Sad ;'(
Aunque en algún momento nos iremos a reencontrar con nuestros seres queridos en algún lugar mucho más maravilloso.
Ella debio estar orgullosa de tener un hijo como tu.. saludos! Y paz a tu alma.
Muchas gracias. Me gusta estudiar las escrituras sagradas y sin necesidad de argumentar el misterioso asunto de donde estan los muertos, hay escrituras biblicas que lo explican muy claramente . Por ejemplo: Eclesiastes 9: 5,6 y 10 ~2 Pedro 3:13 ~Juan 5: 28,29 ~1 corintios 15: 26 y Revelacion 21:3,4. Jesucristo resucito' a Lazaro, a una nina de 12 anos y al hijito de una viuda para mostrar que el y su padre tienen autoridad sobre la muerte y pueden reconstruir a una persona no importa cuanto tiempo se haya dormido en la muerte.
Si nos iremos a encontrar sera' en la resurreccion en el future aqui en la tierra bajo un gobierno especial ( Daniel 2:44 )
@@LuisSodaStCarp
The Bass players voice mixes in perfectly.
Great bass line too (even if he is only miming with the double bass)
Dave Benny his name is Mike Mills
This song was always in my playlist when i was battle my heroin addiction. The song made me always happy and gave me always a thinker that life can be brighter so i should not give up! Now in february i celebrate 1 year as clean from heroin! Love you all and never give up!❤
The best for you, best wishes from El Salvador.
@@marcovz1857 Thank you my friend!❤
I will consider that one
@@travisbickle8008 Do it! And dont forget: You never walk alone!
2 years clean brother. I’m fat. But overall. Healthy. Proud of you.
When you wake up everyday, a Coffe and this song and " Viva la Vida " ❤
New trend 👏😊🎉🙌👭🧑🤝🧑👬👫
When I was in a depressive state a few years ago i listened to this song a few times a day. I know the song was written in a sarcastic Manner but I just love it. Brought light into my day
Stay happy my friend.
@@armannvanhelden4884 Cheers mate. Better nowadays but still have periods where I'm unhappy. Getting there though
Its funny that happy songs like this are most often written due to sarcasm or as an opposing force to personal hardship in the groups or singers/song writers life.
I am glad you got better congratulations!
Songs can be interpreted in many different ways depending on the person.
@@seaside-dn8dp you've inspired me
I know they wrote this song as a joke and that the band didn’t care for it becoming such a big hit, but honestly, when even a joke song a band wrote is still a legitimately great song, that goes to show how amazing their music is.
I hope they’ve outgrown that sentiment. We all think misery and despair is cool when we’re young. But even I outgrew Grunge and now appreciate a song that leaves me feeling more hopeful than it found me! The worlds dark enough.
It's quite the opposite
I've seen interviews of the band members talking about this song, paraphrasing them, yeah we wrote a joking pop song, but it turned out to be a good pop song, if people like then good for them.
I mean, if they didn't want it to become a hit, they shouldn't have made it so damn catchy...
The fact that the singer, R.E M. and R.E.M. fans hate this song, makes me love it more...
It wasn't the usual REM type of song. It is more similar to a B-52s song.
I have listened to and loved REM since about 83-84. This is one of my favorites.
In other words, you're a hipster.
It ain't that bad except for the middle part and the intro which are boring.
The bassist actually likes it
I know a lot of people panned this song and said it was too silly but my mum liked it. I miss you mum.
This is the most uplifting song that I ever heard in my entire life
Me too!😊
I mean, it's satire about the massacre at Tiananmen Square back in the day. But it is genuinely uplifting 🤣