R.E.M. Driver 8 (Acoustic)

Taken from When The Light Is Mine. If you are a fan, its a bargain on Amazon at £3.99!!
When The Light Is Mine chronicles R.E.M. from 1982-1987 while they were signed to I.R.S. Records. The band rapidly became critical and college radio favourites during this period but only towards the end did they breakthrough into the mainstream with the huge international success of the single The One I Love . This compendium of clips, produced in collaboration with R.E.M. and initially released to celebrate their 25th anniversary, includes all of their original music videos, the 20 minute film Left Of Reckoning and performances from The Tube and The Old Grey Whistle Test. It is a fascinating journey through the early days of a band that would go on to become global superstars.

[@jaygottdenker1558]

I love the southern twang in Stipe's voice in this rendition. I don't remember hearing it in the studio version. I'll have to listen to it again.

[@jeffmatuszak477]

One of the most natural, free flowing performances ever recorded! The way Michael's voice breaks simply kills me. Exquisite.

[@Heavenoid]

Man, when Michael had hair, it was epic.

[@DaveAllum]

You forget he had hair....

[@roninreturns228]

This was a rare find tonight, I performed this song with a friend on a set break on the same street that R.E.M. played not many years before when they were touring in the 80's, Tate Street, Greensboro, N.C. I enjoy the lyrics, chord changes, and simplicity of it, the beauty of such a song is vastly understated, this song has stood the test of time.

[@GeneralTomFoolery1]

This is one of my favorite songs ever made.

[@AlbertoVO5]

Man they were tight.

[@dynjarren8355]

Driver 8 Unplugged Acoustic! Of course, they make this look easy.

[@joycehall4866]

That southern voice! One of my favorite songs.

[@andreaswetmore3915]

thanx...so good sound

[@noisepuppet]

I have this on an old VHS of segments from the MTV show The Cutting Edge, which was IRS Records' showcase.

[@jussipetterikatajamaki8235]

Jusr blilliant.

[@RobertAlexanderII]

Manna from heaven

[@sergiojoaquim2724]

Sensacional versão muito linda amo REM

[@kathymcbride955]

Look how beautiful Michael Stiipe looks? Such a total dish...

[@progqueen5952]

Thank you i am in a music appreciation stream and this will be appreciated!

[@user-mf1jt5dl7p]

That's amazing!

[@user-no1ql8nh2v]

Р. Э. М. По Русски, класс - согласитесь на слух просто ок

[@thiago_eloi]

Lindo! 😍

[@Lyndanet]

Where’s the other instruments ?