R.E.M. - Find The River

[@andrewgowing9815]

Not just R.E.M.'s best song, but one of the best, ever. Pure genius.

[@francisregala3604]

Probably the best track to close out an album. Ever

[@douglusk1627]

yep, actually I would say the last 3 songs of Automatic for the People perhaps the best ever closing

[@dukikobra]

@@douglusk1627 I always loved the B-side songs from many albums, but Automatic for the people has the best b-side tracks ever made.

[@KierDarby]

Ever.

[@douglusk1627]

yep , actually the last 3 tracks are all-time,

[@michaelhickey3574]

Second only to "I Am The Resurrection" by The Stone Roses.

[@yolandajones4990]

Named my unborn child after this song. Love you River. I’m sorry x

[@kai326]

No need to apologize, these things happen. You’re a wonderful person I’m sure

[@joycehall4866]

Beautiful song! After all these yrs Michael's voice is still the best! Thanks R.e.m.❤

[@JLaw954]

The lyrics on this are amazing.

[@johnny_pilot]

I just wish I knew what they meant. (Ginger, lemon, indigo, coriander stem and rose of hay)

[@JLaw954]

@@johnny_pilot I think generally the song is about finding your own lane in life. The lines you mention are beautifully poetic and may or may not have some deeper meaning. With REM it's always about the vibe I get from a song that attracts.

[@kai326]

@@JLaw954 Yes and no. It's about how, yes you can absolutely find your own path in life but you should acknowledge that we all end up in the same place. Find the river (your own path) but realize that all rivers lead to the same place, the ocean (old age, death)

[@markisbitts1693]

I always thought the line refers to how you need to appreciate the good things along the way, like the fragrant indigo, coriander stem, vetiver and indigo. But that’s the beauty of this song and R.E.M., they let everyone interpret the song how it effects them personally

[@ProfessorChomsky]

Absolute poetry, we'll be listening to this as we leave.......beautiful x

[@martijnvanloon7792]

My favorite R.E.M. song...👌🏻

[@rudybianchi8590]

Pura poesia...uno sguardo alla vita vissuta...alle cose che non possiamo portare con noi dopo la morte..

[@jerdrick8621]

The bassist in this performance is Ken Stringfellow from the band The Posies.

[@reneschmalz9590]

Mills on piano

[@Pa-tk1dx]

Astonishing performance. Astonishing

[@sallystamp5893]

Beautiful 💕

[@yolandajones4990]

Not a single dislike. Think that speaks for itself.

[@williamashford2057]

Love this song I this song is Underrated on atiromic of the people

[@amerocker]

'Automatic for the People', 1992.

[@amadordeamoras]

Unbelievable! Please come to Portugal!

[@kai326]

They’ve broken up and probably won’t reunite

[@ssjones23]

Rocky Mountain High. John Denver would be proud.

[@andrewp7385]

Tune

[@kinbane83]

Any context? Year? What show is this? Looks like late-90s.

[@MyNov09]

Is it Bill Berry on drums? If it isn't it's after 1997