It came out in 1992. I really enjoy your reactions. I completely understand that you had limited access to this music for a while & then were big into hip-hop. I love that you are taking this journey into the "greatest music ever produced" (yes, I know that is very subjective.) I love watching your face because your face tells the true feelings you are experiencing. And just from one old 54yo guy that has suffered depression for over 45 years due to some unresolved-until-recently abuse I went through as a child, crying is a great outlet to release emotions. Because if you hold emotions in for too long, they will come out in far worse ways than crying. I have been a very emotional guy my whole life but suddenly in 2015, I stopped crying & just became indifferent. Then, on July 12, 2017, everything inside me exploded when someone said something that triggered me. I spent 3 years incarcerated because of it. I know this is a long post & I apologize for that. But if by submitting this comment I can help one person, it was worth it. I try to use all the negative in my life now to help others. God Bless!

@BlackPegasusRaps

Ай бұрын

this is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing with us, Jimmy. Much love and I wish you the best. God bless.

@normaedietrich9410

Ай бұрын

I suffered from abuse, .too. I got counseling. In that counseling we did something called EMDR therapy. It's a huge game changer. The nightmares, triggers go away. Building self confidence. Be able to function like "normal " people. Abuse is not asked for. It's not for you to feel guilty. Emdr helps change that. Gift yourself with a outlook.

@carolmillins9199

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. It's more acceptable these days to open up about mental health. I have suffered for 30 years. In the beginning you just had the usual pull yourself together comments. Fortunately today people are more understanding. Wishing you well ❤

@flor9389

Ай бұрын

Not being able to feel is the worst “feeling” in the world. Glad you got help. For me, music is my barometer. If a song like this doesn’t give me chills, it’s time to get some help and sort out my life. Be well.

@wendyryder2708

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I’ve suffered from Anxiety and Depression since I was a teenager! This song is beautiful and painful all at the same time! Peace and Blessings to you and yours!

This song has literally saved lives. Caused me to realize I needed help for my depression and PTSD. Saved my life.

@paulalloyd8860

Ай бұрын

Glad you're here

@Mary-xo7ue

Ай бұрын

Glad you're still here. Kinda in that place right now and needed to hear this.

@flor9389

Ай бұрын

@@Mary-xo7ueI was in a traffic jam when this came on the radio. I started crying and have no idea how I got to my destination through the sobs. First thing I did was call a therapist. That was 30 years ago. You can get through this. Hold on.

@user-ip4nr7is7n

Ай бұрын

You produce a great show. Just wanted you to know I appreciate you.

@Mary-xo7ue

Ай бұрын

@@flor9389 thank you.

Years ago on roskilde Festival, Denmark, R.E.M was on the stage and the moon was rising behind us, and he made 40.000 + people turn around and look at the moon for a while and enjoy the beauty. Even for a pragmatic person like me, it was a magic moment.

@BarberMidnight

Ай бұрын

was at this gig... absolutely a memory that has always stuck with me and will stick with me forever. Hard to describe but some kind of next level unity among so many people. Was a special moment for sure

R.E.M. = Rapid Eye Movement = when you're asleep and dreaming.

This song saved many Gen-X's lives when it came out. Another song of theirs that is as relevant today as it was when it was released is "It's the End of the World as We Know It (and I feel fine)".

@ki_tb12

Ай бұрын

Agreed 💯

@aimeekeel

Ай бұрын

True the bars in that one are insane

@jessicanuveenleflar7061

Ай бұрын

Losing my religion hit me hard back in the day

@lillibitjohnson7293

Ай бұрын

Now think about how many boomers it saved. Boomers were mandatorily subjected to religion from birth.

@clvrswine

Ай бұрын

No, no not one life was saved. We all abandoned REM at this point. Don't comment if you are full of sh*t.

The singer Michael Stipe has dealt with depression and suicidal thoughts throughout his life, I think to a large extent he wrote this song to himself as much as to other people. Michael Stipe also has autism, and I'm sure that has contributed to his feelings of alienation.

R.E.M. - the band said at a concert that it stands for “Remember Every Moment”.

Michael Stipe is an incredible vocalist. His voice is very iconic and unmistakable. REM was huge in their hey day. Their entire catalog is full of reaction worthy material. Also, still completely relevant 32 years later. Great art always stands the test of time.

You took me back to when i was a drug addicted 16yr old girl who didnt want to be a part of this world anymore. I cant tell you how many times i listened to this song over and over again. Im here today at 42 and havent lisened to this song in many yrs and it brougjt back a lot of emotions i havent felt in quite a while. Im glad i made it thru those dark days. Thanks for reminding me of just how influentially good REM was. I needed that song....

Nobody called them Rem as a word. It’s always only been R. E. M. This is a phenomenal anti-Suicide song. Just phenomenal. No one has ever done anything even near close to how deeply personal and relatable as this one is. It’s the human condition ♥️

@BillGraper

Ай бұрын

It came out in the fall of 1993 in the USA.

@marfmang511

Ай бұрын

They are one of my favourite bands, Man on the Moon and Losing my religion are grate as well

@GetErDun8445

Ай бұрын

Someone recently has done something as great if not better and he also has three letters. REN.

@kobayashi.official

Ай бұрын

I think "The World I Know" by Collective Soul was a pretty spectacular anti-suicide song too, but yes, this one still makes me cry from time to time!

@cameronmcleod8630

Ай бұрын

R.E.M. stands for rapid eye movement which is the period of sleep where you are dreaming.

My favorite part of the video is the part at the end. Everyone STUCK in traffic (stuck in their hurt) then they get out and walk the direction their cars were going (moving forward). Just keep moving forward in life.

@RedMenace71

Ай бұрын

And they’re out of their little bubbles (cars) that kept them isolated from each other.

@brandonhall5615

Ай бұрын

Another way to frame it came to me from someone with some deep hurt: At a certain point, it owns you or you own it. Move forward.

This was filmed in Atlanta. The strings and organ arrangement was done by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin fame.

@lizabec

Ай бұрын

correction: filmed in san antonio, tx. took about three days, is still epic

@flor9389

Ай бұрын

@@lizabec ah - my information was wrong. Thanks for the correction!

@dawnb8123

Ай бұрын

I watched John Paul Jones guest with the Old Crow Medicine Show playing Mandolin a few years back. Yes he was good the whole evening was fantastic. Sorry boring random fact😊

@britishbluecatsonwheels

Ай бұрын

JPJ is such an underrated talent. I’m in awe of him playing keys & then the bass line with his feet in LZ live performances

1992 - You are starting to get the spectrum of experiences that Gen X had musically that defined us...music was our therapy.

@jenniferrodriguez5337

Ай бұрын

Truth

@arnodobler1096

Ай бұрын

well said

@iancollins65

Ай бұрын

Yep. So much great music from my middle school and high school days.

@amybourdeau5311

Ай бұрын

Still is my outlet. I graduated in 92

@NathanCline12-21

Ай бұрын

Facts

An Irish Catholic priest sang this on Britain's Got Talent competition. He added an additional line "you're not alone" at the end

At 21/22 years old a friend of mine's father scored a couple front row tickets to REM's concert in Vancouver in the early 90's... so we planned a guy's road trip to drive near 20 hours there to see them. When my workplace changed my schedule, I quit my job to go. I do not regret that decision.

@markknight6267

Ай бұрын

Never regret a great decision

@lauriecoughlan4061

Ай бұрын

It's absolutely OK, and actually very healing to cry . Love a man who can cry. Let those tears fall!

@jameydupuy9280

Ай бұрын

I skipped college finals and had to repay and take the whole quarter over, again, to go see Ramones. It was the last show they ever played. I will never regret it! ❤😂😂

When this came out, it had a huge impact. I didn't know i had PTSD. I had 2 small children. This song helped me see theres always something or someone who needs you in their life. To know you're needed/ wanted. You are important. You are wonderful. So I refocused on the things mattered. I discovered that I mattered. So does each person.

The song on its own has deep impact, but the video multiplies it. The way they pan through all the people stuck in the traffic jam and the subtitles share their thoughts.. every single one of them struggling with something. It is a masterpiece of a song, and it's a masterpiece of a music video.

Father Kelley covered this song on Britain’s or America’s Got Talent. He did such an amazing performance that the audience was just silent at the end, the exploded in a standing ovation. Simon said it was one of the best auditions ever. He sings it for those in pain and needs hope. Beautiful song.

The morning that Kurt Colbain was found dead in his home and the news broke...I listened to this over and over. I bet a lot of people did. I remember hearing somewhere that he had loved this song. And I felt so sad that the meaning of the song just wasn't enough to save him.

@flor9389

Ай бұрын

Kurt and Michael were friends. Kurt’s death affected Michael for many years.

@realShadowKat

Ай бұрын

Been 30 years ago.... right around today... since Cobain

@nickkleiber8636

Ай бұрын

Michael is Francis Godfather

I had forgotten how good this video was.

There is something about Michael Stipe's voice, that really makes you feel it....... it is his gift, & ours 💗💗💗

Michael Stipes voice goes right to your soul, love this

REM was such a huge success! Their music is amazing! This song ❤ Michael Stipes voice hits you in your soul. Todays music has no messages

This song should play every four hours on every radio station in America 24/7, imo. It could save lives.....great reaction.

Kings of college/alt rock. That’s what REM is. I remember going up to Athens, GA and seeing them and the B-52’s back before they were somebody. The music scene in Athens was a hotbed of ALT rock

@msvickiGa

Ай бұрын

Me too, Athens was the spot. B&L Warehouse.

@SAM-dg3vd

Ай бұрын

@@msvickiGa hey, the Boring & Loud lol. That and the 40Watt were a ton of fun.

@msvickiGa

Ай бұрын

@@SAM-dg3vd I thought it was butt and legs

@b_nes6093

19 күн бұрын

Big FACTS 💯 👍🤘✌️🫶

@kittenledoux2768

13 күн бұрын

Me, too. I saw both bands before they were big.

My only celebrity contact was a run in with Michael Stipe. Literally. I was going for a run along the sea wall in Vancouver and a man on his cell phone stepped out in front of me without seeing me. Being a typical Canadian I stumbled out of his way but I apologized to him, and as we made eye contact, my eyes probably bugged out of my head. It was Stipe! He kinda just nodded his head in acknowledgement of our almost accident. And I kept running.

BP that was a beautiful admission... WE GOT YOU

A little word to anyone who has trouble crying when they need to. Physiologically, crying has a purpose. When you cry, your body releases endorphins, basically natural opioids, that actually help you calm down. It's a gift from your body to your mind and soul. It's ok to accept the gift and use it.

I bought the album the day it came out and this was the most mind blowing, beautiful song i ever heard. R.E.M are incredible

Everyone does cry. It's a real man that can show true emotions! Don't ever be ashamed to show how you feel in the moment! I really enjoy your reactions, keep up the wonderful work. Love and laughter to you.

Dude, this song prevented me from doing the deed. I've been suffering with PTSD and a bipolar disorder for a long time. Before I had proper care I was a mess and honestly thought that I was a burden to everyone who loved me. Life at that time was in my eyes not worth it. A friend made me listen to that song and made me realized that I was worth it and lot of people would be devastated if I went through with my plan. That was 26 years ago and today I work in a hospital taking care of people and my life is great. So yeah, R.E.M. help me and you are so right when you say that people need to hear that song. You all need to know this: YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please reach out, life's worth it. 🙏❤👍

See what you did, You made me cry. and I don't cry easy. Such a beautiful song.

I’m so glad that you get it. We raise our boys not to cry when it’s the most natural thing to do when you hurt

@clvrswine

Ай бұрын

Moron.

Bill Berry (drummer of REM) wrote 'Everybody Hurts' as an anti-suicide song. He wanted to write a song that would reach out to people who felt they had no hope. Ironically, two years later, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana (good friend of Michael Stipe, lead singer of REM) shot himself on this day (April 5th) in 1994. This video was filmed in San Antonio, TX. At the end, everyone walked away from the stagnant traffic jam.. life can feel the same.

It is more than Ok to cry, it helps to release and process better what you are facing, that especially goes for men who stuff way too much down. You are a man not a robot, so please do us all a favor and feel your pain or joy (tears can be from both). Thanks Black Pegasus, this is a very intense tune, I remember it well.

Man this really hit me in the feels. I've had so many deaths in my family in the last few years, but the one that hurt the most was when my brother took his life. Depression is a bitch. I live with it. Now my husband (the love of my life) of 48 years is dying and is now on Hospice. My world is crumbling. I feel so alone.

@debbiecook8777

Ай бұрын

Sending you love

@JaneDoe-lq3du

Ай бұрын

Take good care of yourself. God loves you, always.

@starburstppl

Ай бұрын

@@debbiecook8777, thank you. Means alot to me.

@starburstppl

Ай бұрын

@@JaneDoe-lq3du, thanks for your kind words.

@user-vi8zp6yp4y

Ай бұрын

Sending you powerful love and light. You are not alone, HOLD ON ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Ever since I got off meds I cry all the time and decided it's like a nap. I don't even judge it or have to have a reason. It's part of a normal healing/grieving process.

They were told to make a "happy song" so that's where Shiny Happy People came from. One of the B 52s sings with him, I can't remember her name but she has a great voice Also the song Stand is a happy song! Everybody hurts makes me cry!

This was on repeat for me in 1994….. still one of my favorite songs ever

You’re right , people need this song now and always. Human suffering is timeless. I love how at the end there is hope and people are not alone anymore.

I was a queer kid growing up in a fundamentalist cult in the 80s/90s, and this song also saved my life. It was like a warm blanket of understanding when I thought no one would. Thanks for your reaction!

I don't like crying in public, and I'm a female. I also rarely cry by myself. Now and then, I will have a good all out snotty sobbing session, and I must admit, I always feel so much better after. I have bipolar, which sucks to deal with....but deal with it I do, so this song has always resonated with me.

Hey! I`m 57 years old Truckdriver from Germany and drive all trough Europe! If I was young, I was very nervous and agressive in a trafficjam! I was barking like a dog! Today I`m smiling and make jokes with other people if they want! Kids like this very much! You can`t change every thing in this moment so do the Best of it!

This one and Only Human from Rag n'Bone Man need to be in everybodys' playlists.

Society has made boys and men feel they are weak or less manly if they show emotions and cry. Everyone has tear ducts for a reason...everyone has pain and angst in their lives....We can cry from pain, but also from joy. It is good sometimes to let tears roll , and to feel the emotions and to reach for help when in physical or mental pain. Never feel bad to let your feelings show....holding all that pain inside causes all kinds of health problems.

The song came out in 1992. I remember because it was the year that I finally got out of the drug and partying scene and also met my husband and a couple years later we had our beautiful son together. Quite a pivotal year for me.

"People need this song." It's so true. This isn't a song about depression. It's a song about dealing with depression. WE ARE ALL HUMAN. And this song touches on every part of humanity.

@philodowd8080

7 күн бұрын

Exactly

@christinecarter7800

6 күн бұрын

@@philodowd8080 thank you for understanding where my reaction of this comes from

This song is so real. It’s a message of strength and hope and compassion. 💌

I'm not sure how much you noticed but, I love how they display the thoughts that people are having when they zoom in on the individual cars.💖🥺🙏💖

This song helped me with the darkness a couple of years ago. I also listen to Drive very loud to brighten me up.

This reaction made me to listen 'Phil Collins - Everyday' after many many years of last time I've heard that song...

Automatic for the People was on repeat for months when I was a teenager. Around my 18th Birthday actually.

I love this song. I was in the hospital in 1993 I was 16 and just a few months from 17. My roommate played MTV 24/ 7 so I heard this song a lot

They sewed in tears and they went to reap their joy. I have read that song has prevented suicides.

"Drive" is hypnotic. It's also by REM

Art is so important

rapid eye movement R.E.M., named for a dream-state condition (rapid eye movement), formed in 1980 in Athens, Georgia, a university town about 65 miles (105 km) northeast of Atlanta that was already internationally noted for its local pop scene by the time R.E.M. released Chronic Town, its 1982 debut extended-play recording.

This song has saved many lives. It’s a beautiful message for all time. For all who struggle, please, reach out; you are loved ❤

My parents thought when I listened to REM Pearl Jam and Nirvana RATM that music was depressing but that music kept me alive. Knowing that others felt like I did helped

I love that godspell song! "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine." I love what your take on this song is. I lost my pet on Thursday. My 13 year old baby girl kitty cat. We had the vet come out & humanely euthanized her. She died on my lap surrounded by her family, who love her. ❤

@Cynthia_W765

Ай бұрын

❤ She knew how much you loved her.

@TheGunslinger1

Ай бұрын

My condolences.

@shadow1674

Ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss take care hugs shadow😢

@lauraross9005

Ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. 💔🌹

@The1Mommalau

Ай бұрын

I'm so very sorry about your sweet furbaby. Even 13 years is not enough. I'll be holding you in my heart while you grieve. Please take care of yourself. ❤❤Much Love ❤❤😢

Crying shows that you have truly felt something in your life be it love or grief- but it was a real feeling- how this affects your life is the great unknown.

What a beautiful reaction to an extremely powerful song and video, thank you

This song saved my life. Helped me realize, I am NOT alone. I am truly loved. - Every time I start to move toward darkness, I come across this song. Thank you. Use your platform to pull people from the darkness. Thank you. ❤

yeah man!...REM was the stuff back in the day. Mid-to-late 80's is when I jumped aboard, thus the older school stuff. Albums like "Life's Rich Pageant" and "Murmur" are classics, with awesome tracks like "Fall On Me" and "Talk About the Passion" being incredible, but other older tunes like "Driver 8", "So. Central Rain", "Pretty Persuasion", and "Radio Free Europe" are all legendary classics from the era that I'd highly recommend!....just old school college radio at it's finest.

Yeah everyone does cry but always remember, the deeper sorrow carves into your soul, the more joy it can contain! That trying to stay strong bull shit is incredibly damaging and dangerous. Sometimes it IS too hard and all you can do is hang on till it gets better. Remember it ALWAYS does eventually.

REM was an indie group for years until they got their commercial break. Both their indie and commercial stuff is great! For indie, I would recommend the followings songs that I don't think you've heard before (based on what you said at the end of the "Everybody Hurts" reaction): "Gardening at Night", "Orange Crush", (Don't Go Back to) Rockville", "Radio Free Europe", "Fall On Me. And from their commercial hits, I would recommend "Man on the Moon", "What's the Frequency Kenneth" and "Shiny Happy People". Of course, the default REM song for most people is "Losing My Religion", but I think you may have heard it. If not, you should. Hope this helps! 🙂

As men, we were taught to not be vulnerable. Vulnerability is weakness and others will exploit it. This message touched so many hearts.

My teenage self is loving this. R.E.M. (stands for Rapid Eye Movement) was one of my go to bands. Everybody hurts saved me after I slipped into a dark space after enduring a very traumatic event in my late teens. This song has saved lives. And I'm so glad you found it.

When that organ hits, that gets me every time. When he sings "You are not alone" at the end, all that sadness turns to hope. Beautiful song that saved so many lives.

Rapid Eye Movement.. they did name it after the sleep cycle

Such a slow methodical melody, beautiful, so much REM is awesome, a great live with Bruce Springsteen, Shiny Happy People was my fave song back in my clubbing days lol, thanks BP 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

R.E.M. was my first concert back in 1995 and they're still in my top five. This song is really good, but they were constantly changing, so they have a little something for everyone. The message is really important, of course. If you want to continue on the theme, you might want to revisit Aurora. She's really big into normalizing emotional expression and wrote The River after she found out that 75% of suicides were men. If you just want something to cry to, try Murder Song (live at the Nobel Peace Prize concert).

Great song, thanks for sharing

R.E.M. is one of those bands that I never go looking for, but I'm always glad when I run across them. They manage to have a very recognizable sound while not being super flashy.

I think what made this song so popular is all the things you talked about. Everyone has a similar situation in their lives they relate to. Awesome some. I was going to prison for 10 years and had to tell my five yr old son whom I spent everyday of his life with. Wow now I’m tearing up ❤❤❤❤

Loved R. E. M. back in the day. (Not rem as a word but individual letters). Now I’m going to have to go pull my cd out and listen to them after work.

REM is one of my top 5 bands of all time. ❤ Michael Stipes can write, perform, and sing

October 6th 1992 , I had just finished school. Shiny, happy people was my beach song, lots of great tunes and wonderful memories 🥰

I love REM. This song means so much to me as when this song came out was the time when my brother had just been murdered. This song kept me going. Also love the songs; King of Comedy What's Your frequency Kenneth, and, Losing My Religion. ❤❤

@shadow1674

Ай бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss hugs shadow😢

@carlahelin5203

Ай бұрын

So sorry about your dear brother. Dang. 😢

@creative1able

Ай бұрын

Very sorry about your brother. I empathize. My brother was killed by a drunk driver. His spirit is now with me.

LOVED YOUR REACTION SIR , THANK YOU !

the guys in black i think were angels the whole time. their expressions were of sorrow but love. i love the rapture ending too

My Dad loved this song🥲💪🏼

Great song! It came out while I was pregnant with my son. Your reaction is perfect. I'm not blowing smoke... Thank you for doing what you are doing. Honestly, it is helping me process things from my past when so many of these songs were the soundtrack my life. Blessings to you and your family! ❤❤Much Love❤❤

The “Hold On”s are so guttural. Stipe is living poetry.

REM have loads of great songs - would really enjoy some more reactions to them 💜

What brought me to this song was because this video was filmed in San Antonio Tx. Highways were closed in order to film. Then i listened and was a fan. I live 80 miles away, and frequent these highways. ✌️

I’ve been watching you all morning pulled in by Sinead O’Connor. Lots of the songs you are showing I know. But now know differently. I have always felt that music is Gods way of pulling pain, joy, whatever out through my tears so that I can make the room I need to follow a plan he knows would be too painful. Crying with music has opened me up to be lighter, less afraid to take the next step and have the room in me I need. To all you creatives, music writers, whatever your gift thank you. So glad I found you today. Best of luck with life, family, career, whatever you want. You touched my heart today….how many people get to say that.

I really love this song. ❤️ The world needs it forever. I didn’t realize what a luxury the 80’s and 90’s were until I lived through the 2000’s and forward. Really took a negative turn in the world in so many ways.

Michael Stype - wonderful voice - beautiful song - one of a whole lot of REM's

I love Michael Stipe so much. To care enough to sing this song exactly this way. He's a beautiful human. ❤

This was filmed in San Antonio, Texas and they closed down a section of I-10 to film it in 1993. This has always been one of my favorite songs, and it really just hits hard! When I really needed to just let go and let emotions out, I'd listen to this and just cry!

Ren and unbelievable

Thanks, Black Peg! This is a brilliant and moving song.. and VIDEO.. one of my favorites by REM... gotta check our those SUBTITLES.. that are not necessarily the lyrics... love your reaction!

I remember back in the 90's, our english teacher had lost both his mother and grandmother a week appart. This became our theme song after that. Brought the group so close together like family ❤

This song literally saved my life when I was in a very dark place back in high school. (This and a movie called Pump Up The Volume). Literally would not be here now if not for it.

I have no idea why this makes me emotional every time I watch it.

When this came out, cell phones hadn't changed everything, people still had pagers and had to find phone booths to call if they broke down. The universal thing was to lift the hood and get back in the car, people would stop, I did many times. Today people are less connected in spite of more communication capabilities, phones and online are more about marketing and ads than interpersonal contact.

R.E.M. Rapid Eye Movement

This video was big on MTV when my second marriage ended. It was instrumental in saving me from falling into deep depression. It still brings tears to my eyes now.

I was in my 20s during this time and a huge REM fan. This song is nothing short of spectacular.