1991 in Athens. They played a “surprise” set at a mental health benefit at 40 Watt. Afterwards we are leaving outside and Bill Berry is walking out too and tells us “Y’all be careful”. Drummer for one of the biggest bands in the world at the time just a humble regular guy. Will never forget it. That is R.E.M. and why they were so special.
I worked at the convenient store/video store on Broad between town and Milledge. Berry and Buck were never anything but gracious and friendly. Did not have the same experience with Stipe or Mills...
Me too but I can't even listen without crying so avoid it. So poignant that art can affect you so much you can't even look, listen. There a few things for me like that. Dogs death by John Updike. Poem. It's devastating.
The term “losing my religion” is apparently a southern slang phrase for losing your temper. You should definitely check out Natalie Merchant.. especially her song “Carnival”. She also had this sort of 90s alt rock vibe.
If you really want to get hit in the feels, watch "Everybody Hurts." Also "The One I Love" is a beautifully bittersweet song. Meanwhile "Losing My religion" isn't my favorite REM song, but still a very good one.
Great song, great band and great video! Sometimes i honestly wish mainstream videoclips could go something like 20 to 30 years back (or even more in some genres).
REM is from the old school alternative scene called " college radio " where other acts like Depeche Mode, U2, INXS, The Police & The Cure came from. Their music was cutting edge and mainstream Pop & Rock radio wouldn't play them until they finally broke through and blew up
Man on The Moon is a good one. It’s about the stand up comedian Andy Kauffman who was on SNL in the 70s but got his foot in the door on the Dick Van Dyke Show in 1976.
When this song was out I took a road trip with some friends during college. Exploring different local radio stations along the way. Every 20 minutes we heard "Losing My Religion" and "Friday I'm In Love" by The Cure. I heard those songs so many times that summer. Thirty years later, I'm almost to the point where I can listen to that song again and enjoy it.
Isnt it interesting: the background music of our youth is so much better than the so called top 20 songs today? I mean, this is genius....by the way: the singer Michael Stipe isnt chasing a girl down with his lyrics, he is openly gay. A lot of artistic queer images in this video , too..
I wasn't too fussed about REM in the 80s, but i loved early to mid 90s REM. Man on the moon & What's the frequency Kenneth are probably my favourites from them.
The lead singer is, Michael Stipe, is gay and he explained that this song is about unrequited love. Another great hit by R.E.M. is Everybody Hurts. YOU WILL LOVE IT!
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They came out of a really fertile post-punk proto-alternative scene around the University of Georgia in Athens in the early 80's, and were the biggest band of that scene (after The B-52's). Along with Hüsker Dü and The Replacements, they formed the Holy Trinity of the early 80's American underground. It was sometimes called "college rock" and around here (Texas) we called it "new music". Their debut album, "Murmur" (1983) was named Album of the Year over bigger ones by artists like The Police and Michael Jackson, something of a critical coup. Between 1986-87, they started gaining a much higher mainstream profile, and this was about the time record labels and music press were starting to call this "alternative rock". Their success was responsible for a slew of unknown, unsigned bands working in this vein to get record deals, some of whom went on to bigger things, some of whom didn't. They signed their first major label deal and released their first album on a major label in 1988, "Green". Their deal was with Warner Bros. for somewhere between 6-12 million dollars, and complete creative and artistic control. Basically, Warner Bros. had to accept and release whatever they decided to record. "Losing My Religion" was released in 1991, and that single and the album it was on, "Out of Time", were their biggest commercial successes yet. They won three Grammys that year. And this was the first time the band did not go out on tour following an album release. Their following album "Automatic for the People" (1992) would be the biggest album of their career. The original drummer, Bill Berry, left the band and retired from an active music career in 1997, following some health scares in the previous year. The band continued to work as a three piece, with other drummers, though none of those were ever "official" members. They broke up in 2011.
Man y'all and I mean all of you were "dialed in" on this reaction!!! Freaking awesome! What an awful world it would be if we all the same, with the all the same tastes....I love all the takes and impressions! Nicely done!
Fantastic Song .. Lacuna Coil does a Killer cover of this R.E.M song !!! Lacuna Coil also covers Depeche Mode’s (Enjoy the Silence ) Metal version Killer Banger …
This is a difficult song and video. Not about a stalker. More about having a sexual obsession over someone, but afraid saying anything and 'spilling the milk'. The singer is on a pedestal, but when he falls off he loses his wings, he can never get that prestige back once lost. He 'loses his religion', he loses his faith (in himself). I think it is about having feelings for ANOTHER GUY. If the guy is straight, when he comes on to him, what happens to their friendship. It is scary. Is it worth saying too much or not enough? Once the milk is spilt, once the wings come off, you can't go back.
"The term is not 'Losing My Religion', the term is 'Lost my religion'. And it's an old southern term that means that something has challenged your faith, to such a degree that you might lose your religion. What the song is about has nothing to do with religion but it's an unrequited love song". Michael Stype.
The guy in the black suit who rubs his shoulders at the beginning was his partner at the time. Can you imagine how challenging it would be to be with Michael Stipe, with his penetrating mind? Your facebook relationship status would always be, well It's complicated 😂
@@filmfredrik That's what I get for turning an assumption into a fact. At least you didn't add "you moron!" at the end of your comment, as is the norm on RUclips 😳😂. Thanks for the correction!
1991 in Athens. They played a “surprise” set at a mental health benefit at 40 Watt. Afterwards we are leaving outside and Bill Berry is walking out too and tells us “Y’all be careful”. Drummer for one of the biggest bands in the world at the time just a humble regular guy. Will never forget it. That is R.E.M. and why they were so special.
I worked at the convenient store/video store on Broad between town and Milledge. Berry and Buck were never anything but gracious and friendly. Did not have the same experience with Stipe or Mills...
This band had like 20 hit songs. They are in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Please take a deeper dive into their music.
Everyboby Hurt is my fav R.E.M song.
Me too but I can't even listen without crying so avoid it. So poignant that art can affect you so much you can't even look, listen. There a few things for me like that. Dogs death by John Updike. Poem. It's devastating.
The video is lovely too, really compliments the song.
I love Fall on Me and Shiny Happy People
"night swimming" is a gorgeous example of the type of song REM does like nobody else. listen to "night swimming". one of REM's best.
The term “losing my religion” is apparently a southern slang phrase for losing your temper.
You should definitely check out Natalie Merchant.. especially her song “Carnival”. She also had this sort of 90s alt rock vibe.
Isn't the song about the singer comin' out of the closet ?
@@Tbcycojino. It’s about unrequited love and not being able to handle it
@@Justyna_N No. It's about telling people they eat to much, then second guessing yourself. That's why they point at the old guy sitting in the chair.
If you really want to get hit in the feels, watch "Everybody Hurts." Also "The One I Love" is a beautifully bittersweet song. Meanwhile "Losing My religion" isn't my favorite REM song, but still a very good one.
Great song, great band and great video! Sometimes i honestly wish mainstream videoclips could go something like 20 to 30 years back (or even more in some genres).
They have so many good songs. It just depends which R.E.M. you wanna hear. They have have many different sounds.
They are all good. ❤❤❤
I love REM. What’s the Frequency, Kenneth. Everybody Hurts. It’s the End of the World As We Know It. Lots of good stuff to choose from!
REM is from the old school alternative scene called " college radio " where other acts like Depeche Mode, U2, INXS, The Police & The Cure came from. Their music was cutting edge and mainstream Pop & Rock radio wouldn't play them until they finally broke through and blew up
THIS IS IT, you didn’t know but you’re on the trainstation in the Netherlands putting a smile on my face 🚞🤓😍
Man on The Moon is a good one. It’s about the stand up comedian Andy Kauffman who was on SNL in the 70s but got his foot in the door on the Dick Van Dyke Show in 1976.
One, if not the only Mandolin driven songs. Listen closely. ❤❤❤
No one mentioned how hypnotic the tune is. It draws you in and won't let go....
At 100 million albums sold, they are objectively one of the biggest bands in history
When this song was out I took a road trip with some friends during college. Exploring different local radio stations along the way. Every 20 minutes we heard "Losing My Religion" and "Friday I'm In Love" by The Cure. I heard those songs so many times that summer. Thirty years later, I'm almost to the point where I can listen to that song again and enjoy it.
Isnt it interesting: the background music of our youth is so much better than the so called top 20 songs today? I mean, this is genius....by the way: the singer Michael Stipe isnt chasing a girl down with his lyrics, he is openly gay. A lot of artistic queer images in this video , too..
Great song! I love REM. Keep reacting to them they are amazing. Night Swimming is one of my favorites by them. ❤
Corey Roy your smile lights up the screen, it's a joy to see you enjoying music.
I wasn't too fussed about REM in the 80s, but i loved early to mid 90s REM.
Man on the moon & What's the frequency Kenneth are probably my favourites from them.
The video depicts famous works of art
That’s not an angel. That’s Icarus. He flew too close to the sun and got burned. The song is about unrequited love.
Exactly!
Fecking love this song. Three weeks ago it was played in the pub all of a sudden the locals are singing along! Brilliant!
Radio Free Europe...early days...my college days. Saw them at our school. Great times
One of the best artistic videos
Evrybody hurts! is brilliant!
The spilt milk is such perfect symbolism
If you enjoyed his dancing, you will love David Burns from the Talking Heads
The lead singer is, Michael Stipe, is gay and he explained that this song is about unrequited love. Another great hit by R.E.M. is Everybody Hurts. YOU WILL LOVE IT!
Losing my religion means losing your mind!
I have been unwell recently. Escaping a dv situation, and depression all at once. Your content never ever fails to make me happy. Knowledge of Muir, knowledge of different genres, honest, and just pure joy. God bless all of. Ty.
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@@thisisitreactions hi! Sorry for all of the errors in last post. Than you so much for answering! You're my favorite. Absolutely. Your love of music and pure joy just jumps out. Thank you so much for answering.❤️
Orange Crush and Shiny Happy People are my fav REM tunes.
DON;T be sistracted by the video...the lyrics are justv amazing.
Unrequited love, a hit song without an actual chorus and a mandolin, who would have thought
One of my favorite songs!
Try Orange Crush!🖖🏼
I love this song, REM is such a great singer!👍💙💙💙
Such a damn banger!!!!
They came out of a really fertile post-punk proto-alternative scene around the University of Georgia in Athens in the early 80's, and were the biggest band of that scene (after The B-52's). Along with Hüsker Dü and The Replacements, they formed the Holy Trinity of the early 80's American underground. It was sometimes called "college rock" and around here (Texas) we called it "new music". Their debut album, "Murmur" (1983) was named Album of the Year over bigger ones by artists like The Police and Michael Jackson, something of a critical coup. Between 1986-87, they started gaining a much higher mainstream profile, and this was about the time record labels and music press were starting to call this "alternative rock". Their success was responsible for a slew of unknown, unsigned bands working in this vein to get record deals, some of whom went on to bigger things, some of whom didn't. They signed their first major label deal and released their first album on a major label in 1988, "Green". Their deal was with Warner Bros. for somewhere between 6-12 million dollars, and complete creative and artistic control. Basically, Warner Bros. had to accept and release whatever they decided to record. "Losing My Religion" was released in 1991, and that single and the album it was on, "Out of Time", were their biggest commercial successes yet. They won three Grammys that year. And this was the first time the band did not go out on tour following an album release. Their following album "Automatic for the People" (1992) would be the biggest album of their career. The original drummer, Bill Berry, left the band and retired from an active music career in 1997, following some health scares in the previous year. The band continued to work as a three piece, with other drummers, though none of those were ever "official" members. They broke up in 2011.
Such a crush on Coreyhoy.
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Man y'all and I mean all of you were "dialed in" on this reaction!!! Freaking awesome! What an awful world it would be if we all the same, with the all the same tastes....I love all the takes and impressions! Nicely done!
Great reaction! Love this song and loved hearing your analysis. You are spot on CoreyRoy. ✌Hi from NYC.
My favourite song by them. Try The One I Love. 🖖🏻🇨🇦
Fall on Me
The Lil Jon "WHATTT!!" are amazing 🤣
Fantastic Song .. Lacuna Coil does a Killer cover of this R.E.M song !!! Lacuna Coil also covers Depeche Mode’s (Enjoy the Silence ) Metal version Killer Banger …
Such a good song❤❤❤❤❤
You can see the interest in many classic art styles. In this video,Great song ☮️
A lot of images based on Caravaggio , Icarus, and Indian works / gods (the director was from India)
Good to hear this song again , it got over played so much it became an auto knob adjustment when it came on. Good song .
Please give everybody hurts a listen. It will change you.
Can you look at Big Sugar, Digging a hole?
It's a Canadian Rock Blues genre. I think you might enjoy it.
Check out "Everybody Hurts". It's very emotional but a great song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a difficult song and video. Not about a stalker. More about having a sexual obsession over someone, but afraid saying anything and 'spilling the milk'. The singer is on a pedestal, but when he falls off he loses his wings, he can never get that prestige back once lost. He 'loses his religion', he loses his faith (in himself). I think it is about having feelings for ANOTHER GUY. If the guy is straight, when he comes on to him, what happens to their friendship. It is scary. Is it worth saying too much or not enough? Once the milk is spilt, once the wings come off, you can't go back.
"The term is not 'Losing My Religion', the term is 'Lost my religion'. And it's an old southern term that means that something has challenged your faith, to such a degree that you might lose your religion. What the song is about has nothing to do with religion but it's an unrequited love song".
Michael Stype.
they were a big band they had loads of hits i’m sure you will recognise some like "everybody hurts” and "what’s the frequency kenneth”
I was ready to see old boy start doing The Carleton Dance 😂😅
Came out of the same town as B52s
Rapid eye movement. Dreaming.
Orange Crush and What's the Frequency Kenneth are a couple other good R.E.M. songs.
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎
Rapid Eye Movement
Hey, don't South us! :)
YAWN
The guy in the black suit who rubs his shoulders at the beginning was his partner at the time. Can you imagine how challenging it would be to be with Michael Stipe, with his penetrating mind? Your facebook relationship status would always be, well It's complicated 😂
No, that’s Peter Buck. The guitar player in REM.
@@filmfredrik That's what I get for turning an assumption into a fact. At least you didn't add "you moron!" at the end of your comment, as is the norm on RUclips 😳😂. Thanks for the correction!
@@filmfredrik I think we can agree, though, that Buck was playing the role of his partner here, or did I get that wrong, too?? 🤣
I have always felt that music videos hurt the music, your watching the silly goings-on of the video but not really listening to the music
How did you break your legs. Both at the same time ? We need a story
Rapid eye movement
GAY song
and thank goodness for that. bring on any GAY song out there.
What’s ur point?
Awesome
One unusual feature of this song is that, unlike practically every other pop song since the inception of pop songs, these lyrics don't rhyme at all.