TRYING NOT TO CRY... | FIRST TIME HEARING R.E.M - Everybody Hurts REACTION
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"Put simply, R.E.M. wrote ‘Everybody Hurts’ to save people’s lives. Everything about the song was designed to stop teenagers from committing suicide; from the straightforward lyrics to the dramatic string arrangements to the beautiful melody, the song hits directly where it counts - the heart." Drew Wardle
Beautifully said!
I remember when they’d play the song on Much Music after the video would end they’d put up the number to the suicide prevention hotline.
Well then there needs to be more songs like this....suicides...
Biden!
Saved my life a few times.
Brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. Thanks.
This song saved my life once. I was suicidal and I listened to this lots and it really helped. I'm still here.
Glad you're still here ❤
So Glad to here! ❤
Wonderful man!
I'm so glad you're still here.
Best review to this song I have heard! I hope you share both song and personal meaning to everyone around you, this world needs more lights in the darkness... Keep on, and be well!
This song's almost 30 years old and it still gets me right in the gut.
Every time…… 😰
Jeez, and I remember buying this album as if it were only mere months ago. Time...why do you move so quickly?
Yeah, just seeing this video for the first time in years and crying...
Would just ❤❤❤ love to throw R.E.M Near Wild Heaven from Out of Time Album for your reactions. It's a wee beautiful song
Oh God… me too. 😢
I’m an Iraq war veteran. I’ve seen a lot of unpleasant things.. you guys made me smile. Please keep it up. You helped me in s way that I can’t really understand . Please don’t stop.
God Bless you and thank you for your service. ❤
God bless you!
Thank you for your service! Hold on, you’re never alone.
Thank you for your service! My nephew is a marine in Okinawa
Pray he doesn’t have to go through what you’ve been through!!! God bless you and GOD BLESS THE USA’
Thank you for your service and for keeping all of us safe and free. God Bless You 🙏💜🙏💚🙏💜🙏💚🙏
REM have been quoted as saying that this song no longer belongs to the band, it belongs to anyone who has ever listened to it and gotten some comfort from it
I bet the record company feels otherwise… lol.
They say the same about Losing My Religion.
@@StratsRUs I think you're mistaken. . I watched a a 2 hour documentary on them. It's Everybody Hurts
I mentioned the same thing. Its a gift to anyone who needs it in their life
"Deep" doesn't begin to describe how important this song is. This video has literally been credited for saving people's lives. That's why it literally has millions of views.
This song has saved my life by reminding that I’m not alone both in the struggle I have with depression and that people love me. I literally owe this song my life.
This song highlights the sense of feeling "alone in a crowd," that most people experience in their lives.
Mine for a start. Thankyou.
Literally!?
Still waiting for this
Guys - if you like this song, try : Losing My Religion, It's The End of the World as we Know it, Man on the Moon or Shiny Happy People. You will recognize some of these from popular movies ! Great music by REM !
Great band but choice's like fall on me or orange crush or drive better choices then the cliche ones you picked
Thanks for the list...I'd forgotten how many great songs they had!!!💜💜🤘🎵🎼🎶🎸🥁🎧🎤
Also listen to 'Night swimming' and 'Find the river' both on AFTP and I also recommend ' Near wild heaven' on the 'Out of time' albumin, these are 3 fantastic songs, that don't get the credit they deserve .....
Whats the frequency Kenneth! so easy to play on guitar but so fun
@@mairyhuff7102 Cracking song, with typical REM lyrics, certainly gets the juices flowing, although my favourite track on 'MONSTER' has to be 'Bang and Blame' .......
I once attempted suicide and was in a coma, what I didn't think about was my two boys I was leaving behind with their Bastard father. What I'm trying to say is stop and really think about what you are doing and who you are affecting by your actions. Thank God I survived and got to see my boys grow up!
Happy you are still here!
More power to your courage Laurie.
I don’t know you, but I’m glad you’re still here. Love, peace, and hope.
So happy that one didn't work out for you but it ended up working out for you, I hope you know what I mean 🙏🏻🕊❤
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“ Losing My Religion “ is a must when it comes to REM.
YES!!!
My Favorite song by them
It's their most famous song, but I don't believe it's their best. For me it's always going to be Radio Free Europe, Driver 8, Oddfellows Local 151, Exhuming McCarthy, or pretty much anything off of the Monster album. Not to say that they have much that's bad. Huge REM fan...
Yes! The song and video are perfect.
I hated that one at first, but it grew on me and now I like it.
As somebody who has been there, I can tell you that when you are in that place that is so dark, so crushing, the only way you see to get out, is simply to not exist anymore... you *won't* call a crisis line, you *can't*, because you don't see yourself as something worth saving. If you don't get lucky, like I did, and have somebody from outside of your situation intervene directly, you probably won't survive. I nearly didn't. Check in on your friends. Especially the ones you have always seen as strong. I was always the rock, the one who was there for everybody else when they needed somebody. I think knowing that I could break really scared a lot of my friends. I lost quite a few in the years since. The road to recovery is a long, arduous one. It's never one that has to be travelled alone, share your load with those who offer to help, and be willing to help shoulder the load of another. Together, the load becomes lighter.
And look for the ones who have isolated themselves from any group, they're usually the ones who see themselves as outcasts, or not belonging. A compliment, or a brief conversation about the weather, could be the bright spot in their week. Never underestimate the power of your words, or of a single, random, act of kindness.
God bless you as someone who has also been through recovery.
Thank you for your words of wisdom. I'm sure they will help many.
You are so correct. Words of wisdom indeed.
I agree. I've battled depression almost 35 years after one suicide attempt. I wasn't a teen but when my mind goes to dark places I have a tendency to shut myself off from people. The only thing that helps is medication, my fur babies, and music especially this song. I have played it so many times. The past year has been the worst so far. I lost my lab mix to cancer, then found my husband dead. He was sick but I always thought he would die in a hospital so that was traumatic. I had to sell my house of 26 years and move to a mobile home that I only could afford as is which means it needs alot of work. I'm also in a part of town away from all my friends and I don't have family. Two months ago I lost my chihuahua who was closest to me out of all the animals I have had to cancer. I've finally agreed to try therapy again but I'm on a waiting list. I'm a strong person and people keep telling me that but a person can only take so much so I am thankful for music because it's always there when no one else is.
@@absgbkm I'm so sorry for your losses, that's heart-breaking. My deepest condolences. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die".
You need to make sure that your friends know that your strength doesn't just come from within you, it comes from within THEM as well. As another adage goes, "no man is an island". Or woman, for that matter.
Be well :)
For faster, fun R.E.M. song: “It’s the End of the World as We Know It”
Love that song. Adore that song. Words are important so they should look at lyrics while reacting.
@@foxandscout Are you kidding?!?! They'll have to pause and rewind every 3 seconds lol LEONARD BERNSTEIN
@@steviekc9057 great comment love it
because you need to hear happy REM too.
And if you want to hear it even faster check out the Great Big Sea cover of it
You should do Soul Asylum's "Runaway Train". That is about lost children [a different video for a few countries, as they show pictures of them]. Some where found [alive and dead].
Great song too!
Definitely. All these great 80’s and early 90’s songs brings me back to innocent times. Teenager in the late 80’s and young adult in the early 90’s.
Great song 💜🕊️
absolutely! excellent song and video!
Love that song. It’s one of the first ones I learned on the guitar. Can’t watch the video though. Too heartbreaking.
@@paulaleckey1968 video is just too painful for me.
This is a wonderful song, other good songs from them "Losing My Religion" "It's The End of The World as We Know It" "Man on the Moon"
While those are amongst my favorites, don't Forget "Discoverer". That's one of their hidden gems.
We need to be kinder and gentler. To one another 🙏❤
R.E.M was THE College Station staple of the 80's, and then had a huge crossover hit in '91 with Losing My Religion and had many mainstream hit singles. You can't go wrong - so much to check out! It's the End of the World (As We Know It), The One I Love, Losing My Religion, Orange Crush, Fall on Me, and the aforementioned Losing My Religion. (to start) Thanks for the react!
Imitation of life is another great one!
@@AleAT Driver 8, Gardening at Night, Daysleeper, Be Mine.....it's endless
I have always been partial to Half a World Away. Hit the trifecta with great lyrics, a hauntingly-beautiful melody, and a mellifluous voice. Love!
I first heard them on our college radio station. One of the girls in my dorm was a DJ there and was really into REM so I got to hear them in the early 80’s when they were just getting started.
First heard them on Beverley Hills 90210 many moons ago
Another great song that has been credited with helping many people change their minds about hurting themselves or suicide is "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. It's an incredible duet from two musical geniuses (in fact Elton John said this song saved him from drug overdosing). th-cam.com/video/VjEq-r2agqc/w-d-xo.html
Yes, definitely. and its video is great too.
Well then there needs to be more songs like this with all the suicides...terrible world we live in...all the violence, the border, Biden...just crazy.
Yup , my two, go to songs when I feel depressed,( 4 redundancies before 26, and several other job losses in last 30 years ,then got EXCLUDED . Peter Gabriel , lucky Barsteward spending 7 minutes holding Kate Bush , who wouldn’t . Another great anti suicide song is , The Great gig in the sky, by Pink Floyd ……I’m hanging on daily
I think this song tugs at everyone's heartstrings. Another R.E.M song - "Losing My Religion"
With all the great REM songs, why wold someone suggest Losing My Religion?
@@vitus33 I WOULD suggest it because it's one of a mountain of great REM songs.....so why not? Need to start with a few WOWS to entice a person to go down the REM rabbit hole.
Don't Go Back To Rockvile, Orange Crush, Driver Eight, World Leader Pretend... there are just so many.
@@vitus33
Michaels very personal lyrics maybe?
I just recently found you guys, maybe a month or 2 ago and I gotta say I love you guys and your channel and just thank you for being you. I don't have any friends and recently became disabled, and I only have a couple family members that talk to me, but still I'm alone everyday besides my dog. Watching your videos make me feel less alone and a little less depressed so I thank you guys
You are beautiful and you are loved. It's hard to be lonely. I've been there.
I don't want to give you a bunch of feel good talk that really doesn't mean anything. You do have people who care about you. Sometimes it's something that we go through. While it may seem impossible today, we still don't know what tomorrow brings. Chances are that you have a friend out there that you just haven't met yet.
Thats the only reason i watch reaction videos so it feels like I'm watching with someone. Totally relate
Such a cool band. Loosing My Religion amongst many more. Defined the 90s IMO
90's was the last of great music...from the rock and Karen Carpenter of the 70's.
Losing my religion.... Not Loosing my religion
@@abbyboyd5111 thanks, typo.
@@markbarnwell942 you are most welcome. I assumed as much. 😉
This so much hits home I have been fighting depression for 9 months since my wife passed away and it is true you have to fight it every single day hoping the next may be better
Wishing you peace and strength.
So very sorry for your loss. Please, don’t give up. Breathe. Much love.
Hold on, it does pass but so very very slowly. One day you’ll remember her and smile instead of cry, promise!
Amen...know what you mean
Stay strong my friend sending you my deepest sympathy
This song helped me SO much when I was extremely ill in the early 90’s. Even now, I turn to it when struggling.
Near the beginning of the video as a car approaches the traffic jam there’s the caption ‘They’re all stuck’. At the end of the video when everyone gets out of their vehicles and walks away that is all the sad, ill and lonely people becoming unstuck. You’ve done it before, you can do it again. Peace, Toni.
That's so beautiful to read. You may also like Song of Unborn by Steven Wilson - it's so beautiful - especially the last 45 seconds
Oh my goodness, me too! I haven’t heard this for so long, and I’m bawling like it helped me cry when it was all pent up when I was younger. This song was a gift to me.
Extremely ill in the 90's? You mean you listened to the Beastie Boys?
Great song.
Anybody out there hurting....
I love you. ❤️
*Amen. God Bless you*
I love you too❤
@dawnhall2400
You just put a smile on an old Navy Vets face. Lol ❤
Take Care 🍺😎👍
@alibabaoofandangle
Thank you, and God Bless you too.
In this day and age, we can all use a little. ❤
*Love you guys* .!!! *Here is the backstory on this* Michael Stipe { Lead Singer } wrote this for his friend *Kurt Cobain of Nirvana* Trying to "reach him, so to speak" and pull him out of his depression... Sadly, as we all know, Kurt took his own life, although there is endless speculation as to whether or not it was actually suicide, but that's for another day...... THAT'S why this song hits ME so hard and I thought you should know... David ...
Well said bruh
Thank you. I had completely forgotten this.
@@timhilton7254 welcome
The other REM song directly to/about Kurt Cobain is Let Me In. Absolutely brilliant song....
This was NOT written for Kurt Cobain. This was not even written by Michael Stipe! It was written by Bill Berry for teenagers thinking about suicide.
As others have said…Losing My Religion is their most famous song. It doesn’t mean what you think it means. It’s a southern phrase.
R.E.M. is a universe. The most poetic, successful and artistically honest band (all at the same time!! Incredible!!) in the last 20 years. They're like reading a good poetry book. Different.
R.E.M. did some great music in the 80s too. We’re talking 40 years!
Nicely put!
There have been times when I was younger, closeted, and unmedicated that what kept me going was just knowing that I was not alone, that other people had felt like I did and I was not beyond being understood. This song definitely reaches out to give people that connection.
I think that's the real power of this song. It's so sort of direct in a way that can, in so many cases, come off as ignorant or condescending because telling someone in a dark place to just stop feeling that way is so deeply unhelpful, but then it completely flips the script by putting that imperative ("so hold on") into the context of absolute validation and understanding of that dark place.
This song was written by the band because of the concerns of the high amount of teenage suicides
This song absolutely applies to everyone. I've heard it 100 times and I still cry when I hear it.
Please listen to Over The Rainbow by Izzy Israel Kamakawiwole
Okay so you're mad that they're not sobbing yet?? ;p Why else call for Iz...
@@reanimated what.???
I agree that song is amazing done by him.
I always forget how hard this song hits until it starts and he says "when you're sure you've had enough of this life, well hang on. Don't let yourself go.." and I just break down. It's a place I live in most of the time, so hearing people sing about it is extra emotional for me.
Hope you are ok today mm
@@markb_123 thanks. Been an okay day actually 👍🏻
I’m rooting for you!!!
This was filmed on the I-10 in San Antonio. I couldn't drive that stretch ever again without thinking of this song every time. A huge song that really meant everything to people who were struggling. Still as powerful now. Legendary band. So many good songs.
It's ironic. In a song with minimal percussion, the beautiful melody was written by their drummer Bill Berry. I'm sure this song has saved many lives. The power of music.♥
I think I remember Jay saying that he likes the piano, so I would recommend REMs Night Swimming. It's another slow song, but the piano and lyrical imagery more than make up for the tempo.
Oh yes! That one is beautiful 😊💖
and both of these songs' string arrangements( and a couple of others from this album) were composed by John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin - a little factoid not known by very many people!!
I smile at Amber's reactions every night
The song and video are so powerful that I immediately got teary-eyed with the first notes. When the older guy in the car thinks, "She's gone," about his late wife, that really gets me. My mom just passed away, and I can't help but believe my dad is thinking that right now.
One way to take the end of the video: Everybody has chosen to leave their problems (represented by the traffic jam) behind, and have gone on into some unknown future.
Another way: If hundreds of people vanished in such a public way we'd pay attention, we'd care, we'd wonder what happened... but we don't pay as much attention to the lives lost by suicide.
Jay and Amber, with you both being teachers, you are in an excellent position to help so many kids who may be going through something they dont know who to talk to about it.
I would suggest you play this song for them and let them know that they're not alone. Sometimes, a teacher can be the best person to talk to about a personal problem, or the teacher can "sense" there is a problem
I'm so addicted to your channel. Bringing me smiles Every Single Day :)
The part of this song that always gets me is at 6:45 with the old man who just lost his wife. Totally crushing.
R.E.M. has as deep a rabbit hole as any band in history. Their first six albums are among the greatest of all time (and the ones that came after sure ain't chopped liver, either).
Agreed 100%!
They’re the type of band where you can buy the whole album and every track is amazing. They’re a great band.
Emotional song. Lyrics /video cut deep. Very relatable because, sooner or later, "Everybody Hurts."
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This song is so wonderful.It reminds of my son who took his life at 14 years old …8 years ago .It takes a long time to heal but sometimes songs touch your soul .
How about reviewing "People are People" by Depeche Mode?
I was thinking that myself, or Somebody or Blasphemous Rumors. Some Great Reward was a fantastic album.
I love this song. Im holding back tears right now. This song touches my heart in a way that is unique. ❤
"Be kind... for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle..."
This is INSTANT wet eyes 👀 fantastic track with a very deep meaning to the lyrics … it’s sweet , comforting and unbearable all in equal measure and that’s talent right there . Respect to REM
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Cowboy Junkies - Misguided Angel or Sweet Jane for female Fridays would be fun.
Thanks for todays videos
Such a great band!!
Wow... so nice to see someone else rec'ing Cowboy Junkies! One of my favorites.
I actually met the lead singer, Michael Stipe, a few years before they released this song. They were just starting to get known. In the midst of pre-concert chaos I found him to be one of the most intense, focused, and engaging personalities I have ever come across. It was strange. Mayhem was going on around us, but there was this bubble around him of....calm.....We spoke for a bit, he asked some pointed questions then went to get ready. Really a great personality.
Having seen him in many interviews, I really relate to the picture you’ve painted of this meeting. Not that I doubted he would be genuine, down-to-earth and curious, but it’s still really nice to hear it affirmed. Thanks for sharing! REM are my favourite band and I’m so happy I got to see them (London, 2008, their last ever UK show). I would absolutely love to meet Michael.
They really did name their band from "Rapid Eye Movement." I remember Casey Kasem telling us about it. :)
Top 40 count down every Saturday night
R.E.M. happens while dreaming.
Peter Buck said it was just a nice short band name that can mean anything to anyone.
Nightswimming. Please.
Or just do Shiny Happy People.
One of the great bands and artists to come out of Georgia.
A couple of great up-tempo REM songs: WHAT'S THE FREQUENCY KENNETH and IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT.
What's the frequency Kenneth has such a weird background - In 1986 journalist Dan Rather was attacked by two people while walking home in NYC - they kept screaming "Kenneth, what is the frequency?!"
Don't forget Shiny Happy Ppl featuring Kate Pearson of B52s
Older REM had a lot of stuff that's borderline punk rock.
Was never a huge REM fan but I have LOVED this song from the first time I heard it back in the 90s. Our acts of kindness towards one another can go a long way. Brighten someone's day today. Say hi to a stranger. Hold the door for someone. Go out of your way to befriend the "weird" people ( aka, people different than you), which we all are. You know, the Golden Rule isn't dead. Never was. Never will be.
As soon as I hear the first note I start to cry. 6 years ago this week my 17 y.o. cousin took his life. RIP
Eric.
Great reaction. Love this song. As someone who suffers with depression this song means an awful lot to me. Always reminds me to hold on, things can hopefully get better. It’s comforting to know other people feel like you do.👍❤️✌️🌼
REM classics you should do are Orange Crush and The One I Love.
REM, one of my top ten bands, consistently great, well written and beautifully performed songs!!😁😁🇬🇧
Hold on and be kind people ❤️
My bestie died on the 12th April 1997 from cancer aged just 34. She had already chosen this to be played at her funeral months before she died as she knew she was terminal. I sat with my darling friend the night before, she was in a coma in her room at home, and I told her how much I loved her and what she meant to me, fully believing that she would still wake up. Her little 2yr old daughter Grace came into the room and called Mumma, and there was no reaction, and then I knew and started to sob. We came home that night, and we’re coming back the next day and my husband had a phone call and walked over to me and said Cass (her older daughter) had just rung, and I said please don’t say it, I don’t want to hear it!! She had just died and they wanted us there so we got into the car and I was sobbing, and this bloody song was on! I knew it was her, trying to help me, and comfort me but I just cried harder. I sat with her for ages, stroking her hair, talking to her and thanking her for her love and loyalty. This song has come on at various times in my life since, usually when I need her, and I know it’s her. I miss that beautiful girl every day of my life. I love you so much Meredith ❤️
R.E.M. Can't get there from here.
It's outside every else's box, step outside the norm and do something from a great band that's a great song that never gets played. Every reactor does losing my Religion.
"Can't get there from here" is up beat and fun as hell, and a great song...
That's a bit obvious.
Suggestions:
Manfred Mann: Blinded by the Light or INXS: Never Tear Us Apart.
For Female Friday "Sophia George - Girlie Girlie"
This was filmed on the I-10/I-35 double decker in downtown San Antonio (My hometown)
This song is one that would not be out of place in church...or anywhere. All about the Love and Hope, my friends. Thanks for another great take on an old favorite; so fun hearing it for the first time again, through you.
I really enjoy watching y'all. You seem like very kind-hearted people that share the same mindset as I do. I appreciate what you all do.
R.E.M. is one of my top 10 bands! Michael Stipe (lead singer) has one of the most beautiful voices in rock. Here are my suggestions:
"Man on the Moon"
"Orange Crush"
"It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)"
"Stand"
"The One I Love"
Much love from Toronto, guys, thanks for being two warm, genuine, open-hearted people and taking us with you on this amazing journey of discovery. ✌😘🎶💞💃
This is an incredibly special song ,an all time classic,very emotional ❤❤
Anytime I witness real humanity I am moved. We have so much potential.
I can't hear this song without Crying. It really hits at your heart and soul. If you want to hear another set of Tearjerkers, listen to Country Music like I Miss My Friend, and He didn't have to be. If you do listen to these songs, please have tissues.
Because the world is so bad...Biden, etc.
another tear jerker from country. Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley and Alison Crausse
If you want check out an other great artist that has a song with the same kind of message it's:
*Peter Gabriel - Don't Give Up*
Iconic song. Iconic video. 5 out of 5. Memorable from MTV.
A song like this that you might like is "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush.
That whole album..... Peter Gabriel, So
Totally agree! There's a live version with Paula Cole singing for Kate Bush, I cry every time I see it!❤
You guys remind me of a couple of kids that took two steps into the candy store and were pleasantly surprised by the treasures that you found. Believe me you’ve barely, barely scratched the surface. I’ve been obsessed with music for 60 years and man are you in for a ride. If you like kc and the sunshine band you’re going to love Take Me to the River by the Talking Heads from the Stop Making Sense concert.
You're certainly making sense, Cliff!
Talking Heads fan?
@@cliffhodge6167 only since 1979!
They should react to the film. It’s great to watch the band perform. I’ve seen them many times beginning with small venues, like CBGB’s. First time I saw them was at a public school auditorium in the east village or lower east side (NYC). Thry didn’t have an album out yet but they already had a sizable following. Saw Tom Tom Club at CB’s too. I love the TH’s earliest stuff but best was the Remain in Light tour at Radio City (NYC) with added musicians, e.g., Adrian Belew, one of my favorite guitarists: saw him with Bowie, with King Crimson, and solo several times in small venues like the Bottom Line (so sad when it closed: one of my favorite venues-who Didn’t I see there?): almost 40 years ago, right after his first solo album, the delightful Lone Rhino; 10 years ago or less at Joe’s Pub-a tiny space, and a couple years ago at a jazz club he would play at annually); Nona Hendrix who I love, etc...
Angélique Kidjo did a performance of the entire Remain in Light album! She’s so good. At Carnegie Hall’s smaller, new, performance space, David Byrne came as down from a tier seat to join her in a song. Pretty sure it wasn’t rehearsed, as it took a few minutes for them to harmonize... the beginning was so off. I videotaped that and a few other songs with my cellphone. The following year she performed it outdoors for free! Ok, the concert knocked me out... but when they toured Speaking in Tongues, I was moved in a different way. I love that album so much and Naive Melody (This Must Be The Place) is my favorite TH’s song. That and Book I Read, and Don’t Worry About the Government from their 77 album. When they performed that song I was literally in tears. Not something I ever do.
Guess I got carried away with stream-of-consciousness writing, so I’ll stop now. As a NYorker who loves music and who has gone out to hear it live, often, since I was 14 . . . 1/2 a century ago...I could go on writing forever.
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you're lucky to have grown up in such a place where all the performers eventually go.
I'm in the middle of the Canadian prairies, but we have had many of the greats pass thru. I've probably seen about 500 concerts myself, the Rolling Stones 9 times, Bowie 4 times...AND...I had a Beer with David Bowie in 1987 after his "Glass Spider" tour show in Edmonton, Canada!
Let’s see what y’all got today! My Oklahoma family!! Love the reactions I too am a country raised cow girl!! ❤️Tennessee
TN ! Hell yes ! Me too !
This was definitely the main band of my youth. I took the whole ride with REM. It really was a blessing having MTV with them for that ride so that you get visuals with their beautiful lyrics. That was when MTV actually played music!!!
This song is on my playlist for when I'm dealing with bad depression. It's so beautiful and the things you said about it are so true.
Y'all have reacted to so many songs, it's hard to tell, but if you like this one, have you ever listened to Depeche Mode? I'd suggest Enjoy the Silence.
I heard this song when it was released. didnt like it. young dumb teenager. now i listen to it and it just hits hard. Amazing how you listen to things different when your older.
Thank you for this one. Absolutely beautiful song! As others have mentioned, it has saved countless lives.
I tend to prefer their earlier work, this song is a notable exception. By the time they recorded this Album, "Automatic for the People", you could understand the words Michael Stipe was singing. In the early years, you couldn't understand half the lyrics... but they were no less powerful. You should watch Eddie Vedder's speach from REM's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Here's a direct quote:
"And I can say, there are things that I hold and feel [hand on heart] very deeply about inside here that Michael Stipe put in there himself. What’s really incredible about this is, is that while this is happening… this all happens without ever being able to understand a f^%#@g word he is saying."
The sound track of my 20's, 80's alternative on mainstream radio, one of the greatest bands of the late 80's to the end of the century, #97 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the greatest musical acts of all time... thank you again for this one.
My favorites... "Talk About the Passion", "Oddfellows Local 151", "Green Grow the Rushes", "Radio Free Europe"... and every other song from their first six albums.
I almost forgot, "It's the End of the World as We Know it". It's actually our family song. (Corny alert) We, my wife and I and our 3 boys, all shout 'Leonard Bernstein'. I'm guessing if you're still reading this far into my comment, you understand .
I'd love to see you guys react to my current musical obsession, Porcupine Tree. You should start with "Arriving Somewhere but not Here", live from Chicago.
If your children ever feel as if they are miserable in a way no one can understand, let them listen to this song over and over.
Thank you for doing this, it has a very special meaning to me, i lost a brother to suicide. But i love at the end as well, it shows you are not alone, and to hold on, their is help. Suicide just transfer pain to your loved one left behind.... Again guys, thanks for doing this.. i love your channel and reactions
So very sorry for your loss❤
Sending prayers to you 🙏
😥 so sorry you had to go through that
This and 'Don't give up' have saved thousands of lives.
Sometimes you just have to appreciate the slower songs for the emotions they invoke, not to mention the purity of the vocals. There are so many good ballads out there that I think you’ll like even though they’re slower songs.
You guys made a great video choice and thank you for the beautiful message out to everyone 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🥲🦋🦋🦋😇😇😇😇 thank
you for making me smile 😊😍
This is an absolutely BRUTAL song.
React to Tim Mcgraw- Dont take the girl, this one will hit you in the feels!
This made me cry, thanks a million folks. Your intelligence and decency are beautiful.
R.E.M.'s first single Radio Free Europe still holds up in every way.
It’s like finding a hidden gem to catch it on the radio etc. Everybody Hurts and Losing My Religion are quite commonplace and not nearly the treasure as that early REM.
Yes! Early R.E.M. is terrific. They defined my college years in the 80s.
Wolves lower = great tune
Ironically, they also had a hit with "Shiny Happy People".
Rob--listen to ALL the lyrics to get the message u r missing. “ When you feel you’ve had too much of this life…hang on….”
Yo no tengo nada solo tengo un mensaje De Dios padre todo poderoso de que nos unamos hal dolor hi podamos ber las parábolas escritas solo haquel que mira mas halla ba ha mirar los mensajes hi los ba ha ho hir Amen Gad 😢
Great reaction and you guys got it 👍 most beautiful song ever written . ❤
Such a nice pair. So worth the subscribe 🇬🇧🇬🇧
R.E.M. is awesome. This album in particular was the album that helped me in coping with my father's death as a teenager.
Love your channel. Thanks for being here 🤘❤🙏
'The One I Love", 'It's the end of the world as we know it' and of course, 'Losing My Religion' by REM
You should listen to 'Shiny Happy People' by REM - the clip and song are as cheery as this is sombre. Seriously. It's outrageous... in a good way. It'll make YOU smile!
Everybody Hurts is so amazing.
This is the song we need right now. And excellent PSA - Thanks !!! Sweet ones: Don't isolate. Reach out, especially if you don't even feel worthy. Someone out there really wants to help and wishes you well. 💗
Love this song. It is another one that everyone can relate to.
Sometimes...
It is great to see someone review the song and actually GET IT. Excellent review
Two friends that I grew up with committed suicide. It breaks my heart that they felt this was the only way out of their situations. It has been several years and I still cry. I wish they knew how much they would be missed and how much they were loved.
As great as this song is, it doesn't crack their top 10 in my opinion. Try Find the river or Day Sleeper. Amazing tracks
Thank you for this. I am almost 54 years old and still cry my eyes out at this song. It hits so hard. I used to be in a very dark place and probably thought of suicide more in one day than most people do in their lifetime. I felt as if I failed at everything. That feeling, oddly enough, is the only reason I never tried. Because I thought I’d fail at that, too. I managed somehow to change my thoughts and with that came a change in my life. I’m somewhat successful, I live in a beautiful home with a beautiful wife, I have 4 incredible grandchildren and life is good. I’m so blessed to be here today and every day. My wife and I do a thing every single day at dinner where we say one thing that we are grateful for. That alone keeps us grounded and humble. So please, if anyone is reading this and struggling inside, message me. Talk to me. Talk to someone. You are special. You are loved. Please hang on. It’s worth it, trust me. ❤️❤️❤️
I played this all the time when my marriage broke down. My friends asked why I listened to such a depressing song. I told them it's quite the opposite and I didn't want to do something stupid and stay alive for my beautiful daughter.
In the UK the Samaritans use it as their theme.