R.E.M. performing "The One I Love" live on "Later... with Jools Holland", as shown on "R.E.M. at the BBC", featuring Joey Waronker on drums. #REM #TheOneILove #MichaelStipe #LWJH #2001 #LiveMusic #80sMusic #Document x.com/LuvIsSuchAGame
@@barbarapybus4049 Listen to the lyrics, especially the line, "a simple prop to occupy my time". Hardly romantic, is it? I read an interview with Michael Stipe some years ago where he stated that the song was about manipulation and using people.
I think it's so often overlooked how great the backing vocals sung by the bass player, Mike, is. "She's comin' down on her own, now. She's coming down on her own." He nailed it here live.
I will *forever* enjoy the fact that this song is on mixtapes sent to peoples' sweethearts _despite_ it being one of the most savage breakup songs of all time; it's like putting "Zombie" by The Cranberries into a Halloween mix.
So much respect for mr. Stipe coming from someone on the other side of the aisle thanks for opening my eyes and mind to things i normally wouldn't have im a much better human being because of it
To me, at this speed, it loses some of the sinister aspect. I always thought this was a pretty creepy song. My band used to cover it. It was one of my favorites to play.
The Original Drummer who wrote all these great drum grooves and fills is Bill Berry... he retired to his farm in the late 90's. He is/was an excellent tasteful drummer for all the great REM hits...
Way too fast, that drummer needs to chill, he destroyed the groove. I don't understand why so many drummers speed up the songs to the point of sounding like shit.