Chronic Town, Murmur, Reckoning, Fables Of The Reconstruction, Life's Rich Pageant, Document, Green, Out Of Time, Automatic For People: all flawless recordings! They're the American Beatles in my book.
This is absolutely one of the best songs anyone ever wrote. It's frantic and melodic and makes me tingle. You have to be a pretty decent band to have a song like this that isn't even an album track.
I too feel very emotional when hearing this song. It brings me back to a time in my life when I was young and naive but it didn't matter. Youth gets you through many things that may be harder later in life. It also makes me think of my family and how great it was. My mom was still alive and how I wish she were still here. This song helps take me back to those wonderful days.
I have loved REM since high school. Considering I was high school from 1984 to 1988, I consider myself lucky to find them. Thank god for an older brother
This song is so much better than the stuff I hear on the radio these days and yet it wasn't even in REM's top 10 list.. That shows you just how talented they are.
That brings me back to a state of REM...... Berry beating the drums like no other and Stipe's distinct vocals.... brings me back to some great carefree times in my life....
This is the first time R.E.M.'s made me cry in a long time- not because the song is particularly sappy, but it IS my favorite of theirs- and they nailed it.
Best song from maybe the greatest rock EP ever released. Even sung clearly by Michael, the lyrics remain enigmatic. And soooo great to see the complete band together!
All the session drummers they used post-Berry dragged the tempo. When I listen to their earliest records now, I'm surprised at what a brisk tempo all their songs were, even the ballads.
@@DeflatingAtheism Yes, they sure clipped along back then. I worship Berry tho he did have a tendency (like so many drummers do) to speed up tempos during ive performances back there in the early 80s -- but that only made it more exciting.
@Grandmamaa I met Bill Berry in 1999 at a PGA Tour event in Atlanta. We talked for 2 holes about REM and his life after REM - working his farm and spending time with his family. He was very humble and at peace with his life. A great memory I will always have!
I love their choices of songs for their induction. I love their perfect band dynamics I love their all-at-once beautiful and difficult-to-interpret songs. But, most of all, I love to see Bill with the sticks here.
This is a super performance of one of my favourite R.E.M. songs. Still have little idea what its about! Bill Berry sure sounded like he's not been away from the rest at all. Great stuff!
The greatest band to ever come out of the states,i had the honor of seing them twice 1987 & in 1994, the 87 show was the best concert of my life,they were supported by The Go-Betweens "our greatest band" both bands were on their game that night, what a show. R.I.P. Grant
I know this was posted a decade ago, but I agree. Bill also sang harmony, played other instruments on the recording, and was a significant contributor as a songwriter. He and Mike Mills had been playing and singing together since high school
Chronic Town is my favorite EP of all time. Those five tracks fit together SO well, it's sort of insane. They perform it really well, I think. Great upload! =)
Excellent choice of song for the occasion. This is absolutely my favorite song of theirs. I guess that's why I think it's an excellent choice. I guess I'm biased.
if REM been your fave band since the beginning this will practically bring tears to your eyes - very emotional ... they were the instrumental (no pun) influence on who I became as I just had to perform REM songs- did my first gig as 5th yr senior in college in 88 and done over 5000 gigs since. It's what I do
About 1989, my room-mate came home one day with an arm-full of REM records (yes, vinyl) and that was all I heard for the next few months, as he had the loudest stereo in the house. I heard pretty much all the 80's college-rock IRS albums many, many times. Inevitably it got to me, and I've been a fan ever since. I saw them live about 1994, best concert I've ever been to. The intricate, haunting melodies, the ringing steel guitar, the clever bass back-beats and a master drummer make these guys totally unique. They were the sound-track to my youth, in a way.
10 years old. on the cover of X magazine. visiting my dad in austin. he said, i think you'll like these guys. handed me the magazine and put on fables of the reconstruction. my loves my whole life. x
FIrst time I heard this, my roommate, a Southerner, came back to school from break in '84 and said I just had to listen to this. Great then and now. Just so alive.
I'm only 27 and this music came out when I was a young kid. These guys are one of the most underrated groups of all time. I think anyone who considers themselves a lover of all music must rate REM among the elite. A truly unique style and sound that is breathtaking and inspiring every time I listen. Their music sends your mind on a winged journey, soaring over God's beautiful creation. Stipe's passion is undeniable. There will never be another REM; as special as the likes of the Beatles.
Loved that they played 'Begin the Begin' followed by 'Gardening at Night'....two solid songs that made them Hall of Famers. Wasn't crazy about their third choice (Man on the Moon)...but after these first two, I can't complain!
Just ONLY the BEST BAND IN THE WORLD and the BEST SINGER!!!!! You can feel the heart ❤️❤️❤️ Michael puts into his singing... God I love R.E.M. so much. 😎😁😎
My dad was a freshman at mizzou the year that these guys debuted on college radio (1982). That really had to be special to find a group as good sounding as REM in an era where most mainstream music began to sharply decline.
Great that they went back to the very beginning. This is where it all started. This is BEFORE the so-called debut album that everyone constantly comments on. While Murmur is indeed the first full length (LP) record and a truly great collection, Chronic Town, from which the gem emerged, predated Murmur and to me really is what launched REM and their unique sound. And great to hear Michael return to his mumble roots and semi-improvised lyrics as well. REM was the best and the IRS years are my favorites.
And thank you REM for keeping me alive all these years so I could continue to love your music. It's so incredible to see the 4 of them together again! Most people discount REM without even listening or trying to understand how incredible they are and that they are the best band of all time. I still have a huge crush on Bill.
Love the song choice and the drumming. Growing up with classic rock, I always felt that I was born just a little too late. But with REM, it seemed my first chance to be there on time. Being there for there first record (well actually their 2nd) was a real treat to anticipate each succeeding record. Great memories.
I had the same initial impression, but then I realized it's not really a concert... he just got up on stage after sitting for who knows how long at the awards ceremony. He didn't force it, which is what makes this performance so great. ALSO, the vocals... man, those vocals are amazing.
This was the first REM song that I loved. There have been many since then. I will mis this band, but I feel priviledged to be the age I am , 52. I got to spend my entire adult life listening to these guys. Thank you REM for making the world a more beautiful place. Best wishes to all of you in the future.
Maybe it would have been perfect full circle if they had retired after this song that night. It’s a fantastic performance, it’s a great song and they still look pretty dam frickin cool.
I've followed this band for a very long time. Awesome musicians! REM's music has inspired me to dream, hope, and react to the world around me. Congradulations to you, Micheal, Peter, Mike, and oh course Bill (Welcome home, buddy) A huge fan since '86
I remember reading in an interview that, around the time of Monster, Mike and Michael had been wanting to take the band into more experimental territory, but Peter and Bill wanted to keep doing what R.E.M. does best. At the time it was a 2v2 stalemate, with stay the course winning by default, but after Bill's departure it was 2v1. That's when things started to get weird.
It’s amazing to think about the chance meeting of four guys and what magic can happen. There are a number of obvious examples of this but it’s crazy to think about what random events led to this moment.
I see your money on the floor I felt the pocket change Though all the feelings that broke through that door Just didn't seem to be too real The yard is nothing but a fence the sun just hurts my eyes Somewhere it must be time for penitence Gardening at night, it's never worth Gardening at night Gardening at night Gardening at night The neighbors go to bed at ten Call the prayer line for a change The charge is changing every month They said it couldn't be arranged We ankled up the garbage sound, but they were busy in the rows We fell up, not to see the sun, gardening at night just didn't grow I see your money on the floor, I felt the pocket change Though all the feelings that broke through that door Just didn't seem to be too real Gardening at night Gardening at night Gardening at night Your sister said that you're too young They should know they've been there twice The call was two and fifty one They said it couldn't be arranged I see your money on the floor, I felt the pocket change Though all the feelings that broke through that door Just didn't seem to be too real We echoed up the garbage sound, but they were busy in the rows We fell up not to see the sun, gardening at night just didn't grow Gardening at night Gardening at night Gardening at night
