R.E.M. Losing My Religion Glastonbury Festival, 1999 (Reaction!!)

[@poloreacts27]

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[@justmejoy124]

Consider this...the hint of a century

[@justmejoy124]

I think ....I thought this one lyrically is a view in it's own

[@justmejoy124]

But that's just me...me in a corner

[@munkeeBraynStoo]

Get Dawn dishwashing liquid. Put a little in a cup of water. Mix. Leave out over night. Catch fruit flies in cup

[@m0t0rbr3th9]

Long time listener , through tv stream so I have decieded to subscribe finally .You have a taste for my music and Id like to submit some b tracks of over looked songs from bands your familiar with. 1. Tool _ Hush i dont believe you listened to this yet. 2. Primus - Mary the ice cube live I have a ton of Les to recommend 3. Primus - My Friend fats live 4.Puscifer - Man overboard live 5.Puscifer _ Momma sed .... from the film studio live official video 6.Rage against the machine - Ashes in the fall 7. sound garden - fresh tendrils 8. monster magnet - black balloon 9.dio -dont talk to starngers 10. STEVIE RAY VAUGHN- Tin pan alley live with johnny copeland.

[@johnfleming6236]

They were huge, almost every song was unforgettable.

[@Sleuth_Squad]

MTV all day everyday, back when they played actual music videos. Lol

[@sumonjamal1653]

'Man on the Moon'... 'Drive'... 'Bang and blame'... by R.E.M. are still some of my faves by the band 🔥🔥

[@jeffreywilliams1674]

Bang and blame underated....monster was a good album

[@robbob5302]

If you do Drive, the live version is a must.

[@bjmatthews81]

​@@jeffreywilliams1674 Monster was AMAZING. The first REM album I owned and I used to play it all the time. It still stands as my favorite with Up coming in second.

[@RhettAnderson]

Genre? They weren't just in a genre, they were the driving force of alternative, indie, and college rock.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Exactly!

[@gogi682]

Think, like so many '90's songs, they'd be considered "alternative rock"?@@deemariedubois4916

[@deemariedubois4916]

R E M always touches me no matter how many times I hear a song. I prefer their live recordings, they just seem more real to me. Thanks for the video, appreciate your work.

[@angielotl]

They are amazing. ‘Everybody hurts’ is my favourite song of theirs. ‘Automatic for the people’ is my favourite album of theirs.

[@wichitadisciple9874]

“Night Swimming” has always been my favorite song by REM.

[@ceha9517]

❤

[@melaniem1515]

That one is so beautiful

[@mikeyconcon]

I really struggle with this song. It used to be my favourite song by any band, but I introduced my best friend to them and he loved them. Sadly, he passed away with cancer at 23, so listening to it now without welling up is tricky. I hope you enjoy REM. They're a special band to me.

[@1cody2williamson3]

There's no shame in showing emotion. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. You and your friend will always be connected through this music, celebrate them and their memory while listening!

[@wegotlumpsofitroundtheback5065]

REM was at the forefront of creating what became in the early 80s College Radio. Bands like REM weren't getting any air play on mainstream radio so it became the task of college radio stations to champion bands like them, U2, The Smiths, The Cure, The Replacements, Husker Du, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Elvis Costello, The Pogues and many more.

[@jrod112278]

Such a damn good song. The music video for this was great and worth a watch as well.

[@kev25811]

The short story it's based on is really cool as well.

[@ophelialaires7386]

I saw them eight times live. Hands down the best live band I ever saw. Michael Stipe looked through your soul when he sang

[@subwaygoddess1]

Thank you for reacting to R.E.M. live!!! "Its the End Of the World As We Know It" live is a party!! R.E.M. put out 15 studio albums. Some other songs you might like are "Drive" "7 Chinese Brothers" "The One I Love" "Life and How To Live It" There are really a lot more, but take any of these LIVE, and they're incredible! Thank you again! ✌️🎶

[@mwfmtnman]

7 Chinese Brothers was always one of my tops.

[@srbaran]

Orange Crush and Drive are also great songs, if you haven't listened to them. I also like Nightswimming a lot.

[@spookytoothable1911]

I saw them three times in '84/'85, long before this song was recorded. They were the best live band I ever saw, and Michael Stipe's voice is amazing in person.

[@ThirdEyeThrifter]

One of my all time favorite songs… I can hear it over and over ❤

[@kev25811]

Only concert I've ever cried at was their last tour (we didn't know it would be their last at the time). Michael turns his back to the audience and everyone in the band gathers around with acoustic guitars and they played a quiet, solemn version of Let Me In (a song I never liked before because the guitar tone was grating and I didn't know what it was about). It was just unbelievably beautiful.

[@kimgarvey8962]

I have loved R. E. M. for as long as I can remember. I really enjoy watching you experience the different genres of music. I like the way your reactions feel so honest and the enthusiasm you have for music.

[@gardnerdan17]

If you are ready to go down this rabbit hole, check out "I Remember California" or "South Central Rain"

[@bassettmomma8398]

R.E.M are one of my all time Favorite bands. I was lucky enough to see them during their GREEN tour. You can’t go wrong with any of their albums but my two favorite are Life’s Rich Pageant and Fables of the Reconstruction.

[@1monki]

They were the "darlings of the underground" and the "acceptable edge of the unacceptable stuff." And when they burst into the mainstream, they altered the sound of pop music for nearly a decade. Many 90s acts count R.E.M. as a major influence. Not just musically but how they conducted themselves. They maintained control of their sound. They turned down an offer from a major label early in their career and stayed underground, recording with I.R.S. for several albums because it gave them creative freedom. They were artists first and never tried to be pop stars. And there was a time when everyone listened to their songs. It's odd how they've been forgotten.

[@june6387]

❤

[@robbob5302]

Guy told me a funny story once. He said he was stationed in Georgia in the late 80s. His friends would take him to this particular nightclub where REM would often still play. Because they liked the owner. But this guy was a country fan, and had no idea who REM was. And one day he says “This band is good. I bet they will be successful one day.”

[@yellow6100]

Hey Polo. For decades Rem has been my number 1 band. The songs that I hold powerful that can stand besides Losing my religion are Man on The Moon ,Sidewinder Sleeps tonite and Imitation of Life.

[@stevefraley4283]

My top REM picks: 1. So. Central Rain 2. Fall On Me 3. Perfect Circle I’m quite certain you would love these classics from their early albums.

[@kev25811]

So central rain on letterman was incredible. One of the best performances in the history of his show.

[@paulaleckey1968]

definitely need to check out 'Night Swimming" live. I'm pretty sure it's from the same concert.

[@GjpgrD]

Just about every album they releasd since the early '80s was critically acclaimed & their sales just kept growing until the last couple in the 2000s.

[@kmorse6487]

Love REM

[@robbob5302]

REM was at first popular on college radio. And eventually crossed over into mainstream Top 40 radio.

[@violetfemme411]

This band was an instant hit. I think they created their own "genre"...

[@tinaboksa3642]

I usually don't like live versions but this one was good.

[@seanpatton7406]

@Tina This was a good live performance. However, POLOs reaction to the live version of Phil Collins *"In the Air Tonight"* !!! 😳😎👍..... check it out if you haven't yet!! POLO, *"Yo, has my man been walking to the drums 🥁 the whole time??!?!"* I believe that reaction video has close to 1 Million views already 👍

[@tinaboksa3642]

@Sean Patton In the Air Tonight has to be listened to live. The song is much better and so dramatic at the same time

[@kev25811]

I love most REM records, but their songs are always better live. Michael just goes for more theatrics and it always works out better.

[@inkiwell]

Love your reaction vids, Polo! Tfs! You keep it real. 😊

[@angiegibson6898]

Seeing REM at Brixton Academy in 2003 was amazing.

[@isabellecolonia4261]

They were amazing live, I think their whole discography is pretty amazing and definitely worth checking out!!! A few of my favorite rem songs are Life and How to Live it, These Days, Swan Swan H., World Leader Pretend, Country Feedback, Leave and I’ll take the rain!

[@yl3576]

I‘m missing them so much! 🙏

[@McBawbagg]

they were omnipresent for quite a few years, especially during the extremely long time that automatic for the people was in the album charts

[@lindasalaki9404]

Great band ❤

[@philyroberts72]

First band to be asked to play again on the second day! It goes to prove how good they are. 32 years ago I became a fan & will have something played at my funeral! I just don't know which one.

[@june6387]

I would like "Find The Rive " to be played on my funeral...❤❤❤

[@viciann]

My favorite REM songs are Drive, Man on the Moon, The One I Love and Nightswimming

[@toddmurray7016]

E-bow the letter Driver 8 Harborcoat Don't go back to Rockville Man on the moon Leave Voice of Harold -- Stipe was handed a random gospel album and just started singing the liner notes. He used the music from their song 7 Chinese Brothers While I'm here: Van Morrison doing Caravan live at the Rainbow, London, UK Live from Daryl's House: Ceelo Green doing I Can't Go For That. Also Smokey Robinson doing Sara Smile and Oooh Baby Baby. The Pogues: If I Should Fall From Grace With God, Fairytale of New York, ... or a million others

[@ThoseBackPages]

LOVE IT!

[@jedsall2010]

They were an alternative to Winger, Poison, Bon Jovi etc... Those of us that wanted something different than that crap found REM on college radio and were so thankful for them and so many others like them. They were the definition of ALTERNATIVE!

[@bradmeyer8220]

R.E.M - Sweetness Follows... listen to album track first then the live version from this same show

[@vickinappier1009]

They were huge! They came from my hometown Collinsville Illinois

[@justaguy1109]

Athens, Georgia is where they are from.

[@ginafragata2947]

Yes I love ❤

[@gaztaylor4178]

That was outstanding sounded perfect, and I love your videos I'm here in a very wet England and it's meant to be summer lol 🇬🇧👍💯

[@CaptainCereal]

This '99 set is the thing of REM legend

[@ThoseBackPages]

Time for some "Everybody Hurts" by the same band

[@user-ts1xh2so3m]

This was my song getting to work. You get to the joy. They hold it off like an orgasm. It’s constant tension.

[@nicholasrichardson2330]

The list goes on and on of great songs, starting for me with “Driver-8”

[@boognish94]

Check out "What's The Frequency, Kenneth?" by R.E.M. next!!

[@Sandman60077]

He was inspired to write this song after reading the book Everybody Poops.

[@yolandagarcia-qt1le]

Miss these guys, A favorite of mine is Shiny happy people also everybody hurts

[@justaguy1109]

Losing my religion, the phrase, is from the south. It means like being at one's witts end, done being polite and you turn angry.

[@kmorse6487]

Genre , Alternative Rock

[@eyeje19]

I love this Alternative song

[@beckymellon8135]

❤❤❤

[@Able-Man]

I guess I was involved in the commercial harvest of Herring; off the East Coast of Florida, when this song hit the airwaves!!! (¡¡32× years ago!!)

[@eyeje19]

This classic is always one of my top favorites

[@rk41gator]

Like the way the crowd is singing along.

[@ginafragata2947]

Year they e amazing ❤

[@ryanr5319]

Polo, thanks for your reaction to these gents. Try 'World Leader Pretend' or 'Hairshirt.' Stipe really is a poet and they are super tight. Deep catalog of cool. They became uber huge.

[@brookehornback1896]

The fact they used a mandolin in a pop song is this shit. Pardon my French.

[@nicolerizzo1314]

To answer your question, back in the day REM was always deemed "college rock", for what that's worth. To quote an article i just found through googling: "College rock refers to the non-mainstream rock music that was popular on college radio in the 1980s. College rock encompassed many genres, including punk rock, post-punk, new wave, synth-pop, and jangle pop. While college rockers were once considered edgy, their music gradually became mainstream. Many of the bands found on college rock playlists-such as R.E.M., the Smiths, the Cure, and Elvis Costello-might now be considered classic rock acts."

[@TammyG987]

Check out REM’s “Me In Honey” with Kate Pierson of the B-52s. Amazing song.

[@pirateradio808]

I felt the same as you: it's too good to pause. Thanks for the video.

[@elizabethluker8356]

YASS!!!

[@eyeje19]

I am a Christian and even though the song is from a Hindu ( Hare Krishna) point of reference I enjoy it so much.

[@nicquinn7291]

They’re alternative rock. They were huge.

[@farrken]

That's a mandolin in this song, not a guitar. Great band. Check out the one I love, what's the frequency Kenneth, orange crush, stand, don't go back to Rockville, driver 8, superman, many more. I'd call this alternative rock college rock.

[@sleepyjones1]

I was at this show :) This was before Glastonbury was impossible to get tickets for ... too many rich kids these days.

[@deemariedubois4916]

I admit I’m jealous but also happy for you if that makes sense.

[@vickinappier1009]

Dude! You gotta listen to the Eagles! Hotel California, One Of These Nights, Lying Eyes

[@CSmith6887]

My favourite R.E.M. songs are ‘Find The River’ and ‘Electrolite’, but I could name 50 songs that would be amazing and then another 50 when you’re done with those. I hope you keep reacting to them.

[@lisamills4473]

I was there 😊😊😊

[@coreywickramasekera9968]

Orange Crush is a GREAT SONG, earlier material

[@dsboyce1977]

I always liked REM, but I didn’t appreciate them for what they were back then. I highly recommend checking out “Drive”.

[@brettv5967]

Go for their early stuff. First 2 or 3 albums. It’s the best.

[@RedKnight2185]

Listen to the whole murmur album its a masterpiece

[@fuchsiasaville]

I think I thought I saw you try gave me shivers. You can see why fans Idolise Michael Stipe

[@gaztaylor4178]

Try pulp live at Glastonbury track called year 2000 it's great 👍🇬🇧

[@user-ur8yr4em4o]

They massive

[@eileenmckenna5357]

Their genre is alternative rock. I saw them in my late 20's. Dating myself lol

[@robertcain9682]

I got to see REM in 95 or 96 at The Palace in Michigan. Good times. Great decision back then. Should probaly follow through with some of my current ideas. Modest Mouse is coming to town. I better go.

[@russ1042]

Orange crush needs a listen

[@leenahbean]

Suggestions: So. Central Rain, Driver 8, Pretty Persuasion, Don’t Go Back to Rockville. ❤❤❤

[@violetfemme411]

I would love to see you react to Maynard James Keenan performing with the Deaftones. The song is "Passenger" and it's one of my favorite performances of Maynard AND Deaftones. I'm new here and loving your channel 💜

[@chevtones]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5zQaIKcjNSne9k He already has :)

[@gerkavanagh9131]

You really need to check out "turn you inside out" from tourfilm. The first 6 albums are amazing but personally think they went down hill after the green world tour...

[@Ajonr]

Not that it's necessarily a good measure, here's their music awards summary en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_R.E.M. Like their album title name, they were a monster.

[@user-nf5ht6dj6n]

Hi Polo react to everybody hurts in live Glastonbery. Thnx.

[@CrossSavedCollectibles]

Dont know how into Christian music your into but you should check some out. Mercy Me (Beautiful) For King and Country (Relate), TobyMac...to name a few. Just found your videos today. Enjoy them. Thanks

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙😢

[@michaelthibault6106]

Their first three or four albums were successful, but not huge. This is the song that pushed them into the stratosphere. The One I Love, or The End of the World as We Know It, from the Document album are great next steps.

[@BigNate78]

What’s the frequency, Kennith?

[@ianobrien3248]

Go back to the Oooooold stuff. That's the real REM

[@loadedorygun]

Everything through document is like that, after that for me it got a touch uneven and I stopped buying them after Accelerate (which is great tho!). YMMV but they’re an undeniable cultural force for those first 5-6 albums including chronic town.

[@vickinappier1009]

The Pot from Tool

[@nicolerizzo1314]

I love REM, but they do get pretty hit or miss for me after the album "New Adventures in Hi-Fi". Def check out more of them though, they've got a deep catalog, that's for sure 💜

[@user-ur8yr4em4o]

Its considered classic rock

[@dianehenkel9088]

They were better live than recorded songs. A lot of groups aren’t.

[@donaldlaw9826]

Have you done the Chili Peppers yet

[@shellymiller1248]

Listen to I am Ren. I guarantee you have never heard anything like it.

[@Cifer77]

Dang, I think I lost another reactor to live videos :/ I get why, it's far less risky for copyright strikes. But it's just not the same as the studio recordings I've heard in my head for decades. Live recordings are unique, they're different, in a good way. But it's not the song "most people" know.