R.E.M. - "South Central Rain" [Live from Austin, TX]

From the R.E.M. album 'Live From Austin, TX' available now on DVD:
www.livefromaustintx.com
Also available at Amazon:
amzn.to/2s0w3Wk

[@frankscott927]

For me, this is the one that started it all. I’ve followed them since and I sure did love the ride. The best band ever.

[@effiemooney8477]

Damn,I am a 67 yr old woman and never knew their greatness in their time,love it and can't get enough of it now,awesome!!!❤🎉😊

[@ofeliamartinez4567]

🎉😅

[@usemoreoil]

Anyone still listening to this fantastic band

[@nicholaseng3480]

Me. Been 25++ years.

[@usemoreoil]

@@nicholaseng3480 nice one

[@byronscruggs9944]

Yep, you bet.

[@rftulie]

I'll go to my grave listening to these guys. I know probably 30 or so of their songs on guitar. A huge percentage of the songs on my phone are theirs. I only went to 3 of their concerts; wish it had been more. I have most of their recordings. Best band I ever heard -- just an opinion, but that's where I'm at. Rather listen to them than the Beatles, and I grew up idolizing the Beatles.

[@Goodywagon]

Fucking A yes, I was born in 1991 and, "Don't go back to Rockville" is the 1st song I remember. They have always been my favourite. I have drifted in and out, such is life. But damn they are amazing.

[@Skarfp]

This is their greatest song as far as I'm concerned.

[@fraserbailey6347]

One of my favourite songs ever. There isn't a day when I don't play it on the guitar.

[@rockturtleneck]

I am a huge R.E.M. fan and saw them in a club in 1984 when this song was new. They have dozens of great songs but I think if I had to pick just one this would be it.

[@brent954]

They sound like the earth. Especially their earlier stuff. Like a railway trip through the small towns, woods, plains and river ways of a forgotten America. Love em.

[@LDM662]

1983 coming back from deployment overseas this was big hit. Sticks with you and haunts you.

[@HolmesAZ]

Mike Mills probably the most underrated bass player of all time!

[@jeromegigon6184]

He is an incredible multi-instrumentalist REM is my favorite rock band ever I love these guys!!

[@SlinkiestTortoise23]

Colin Greenwood plays exactly the same way! It’s interesting that REM took Radiohead on tour on the early days, serve the song.

[@Selena_H.]

Yes 💯 his harmonies, as well❣️ 🥰

[@3Catfood]

Mike Mills- damn how he holds the bass and supporting vocals.

[@debbie3081]

My man ❤ he sings in a such a deep and beautiful way. I love you Michael. I love R.E.M.

[@kevinhyland5524]

I've absolutely loved these boys for the last 42 years ❤❤

[@vincentgarcia5863]

My favorite band. Glad I’m able to share this to my teen boys who have grown to like the bands I grew up admiring.

[@fritzcat6198]

I majored in English in college with an emphasis on poetry. Oh my God, Michael is a genius! This is lyrical poetry at its finest.

[@joycehall4866]

I gotta give to Michael, magnificent performance! This song will always have a place in my heart.

[@2refinish]

I find this version really powerful, especially since it's coming from a singer who has grown older singing the song. I remember buying Reckoning when it first came out; it was intriguing, different from anything else out there. The song has a sadder quality now, as I'm an old man in 2019. This version does it justice.

[@itgetter9]

Had the very same response. Thank you.

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

Respect from another older man, I can finally sing "When I'm 64", LOL So true that our impressions change as we age.

[@curtisrosselle9257]

Aged so perfectly...and that bass!!! Amazing

[@dullarddom]

Few bands have had a golden period that lasted as long as REM but my God did they reach perfection early with this. Just one of the most beautiful songs ever in every sense. A divine voice matched with the band it deserves.

[@bellazoe1]

I think they are the greatest American band ever. I know that would be a unpopular take but it’s true

[@kristaskrastina2863]

@@bellazoe1 It's too hard to compare different genres. Try to compare Nirvana and R.E.M. - whose music is objectively better? It depends on what you prefer and nothing else :)

[@tpao6spd]

This is a great version. The vocal of Mike Stipe is a more matured and deeper than the original album. Mike Mills bass is just perfect. The piano adds a new dimension to the arrangement, along with the guitar. Bands that can sound as good or better in concert than studio album have real talents and worth our time to cherish and support.

[@HoneyWindbutton]

The original version had the piano, too!

[@im215exempt]

I love the Letterman version too: it had no guitar riff intro, no name yet, and it was back when Michael was too shy to talk. The MOST beautiful song in their catalog. My favorite band growing up.

[@josephgurzynski1053]

They played Radio Free Europe too I believe.

[@jodyvance1554]

Oh yeah, that 'late night talk show that doesn't need to be named here' that gave them their first national tv appearance. Stipe- ever the condescending hipster snob.

[@jean-baptiste6479]

Peter Buck's riffs are priceless. A great guitarist of all times

[@jean-baptiste6479]

A voice is like wine, it improves with age.

[@foolsandtewls]

Love this song. Saw them June 1983 open for bow wow wow and English beat at red rocks. Had no idea who they were, but vividly remember this song and Stipes crooning "I'm sorry". They rocketed to fame and I along with so many enjoyed the ride.

[@bacchuslax7967]

2024 and this kicks right in the gut

[@countrygal0831]

Oh my I love, love, love this older stuff. This song has always been one of my favorites. 🙂

[@WilldManBlues]

I love So. Central Rain. It's my favorite R.E.M. song.

[@patomcduck3209]

Its my Favorite Reckoning songs

[@brendanw6080]

I'm sorry!

[@user-qq6rr3hw8o]

Their music is so amazing, people who never listened or only hear some songs are missing a lifetime of magically songs and stories told thru their travels.

[@mooniejohnson]

Mike Mills was 100% the "secret sauce" of the band.

[@HoneyWindbutton]

Berry Buck Mills Stipe were the secret sauce

[@63002]

He's Terrific

[@jtoneal3344]

ABSOLUTELY - Michael Stipes got a free ride and full of himself the whole journey

[@jtoneal3344]

And post-REM Break-up. Mike Mills does a BETTER JOB of the lyrics. YES SIR. 100%.

[@kristaskrastina2863]

They all were. Without any of them we wouldn't see R.E.M. that great - or maybe at all. Michael Stipe - lead vocals, dancing, chemistry with the audience. And his lyrics are great - both early and late. Peter Buck - lead guitar and mandoline. The reason you can guess an R.E.M. song by ten seconds of it :) Mike Mills - backing (or even lead) vocals and songwriting. I love Rockville. Bill Berry - perfect drums for all above. They were all equally important. That's why they couldn't fully replace Bill Berry - and didn't even try to.

[@neilwilson5785]

If you fancy yourself as a songwriter, listen up. This is how it is done.

[@johnbeckham1483]

I have always liked REM but as I have gotten older I appreciate the band even more indeed!

[@MariaCarvalho-td2ty]

One of the best band ever

[@pyt7778]

I’m so glad I got the chance to tell Michael how much his music means to me. I miss these guys!

[@daviddill5227]

Yes, especially early R.E.M. stuff 1985 & earlier.

[@sobarr91765]

This is the first REM song I learned on guitar when it first came out and still enjoy playing today 😊.

[@sinjon]

It is a fun song to play

[@sylvandelacruz]

I just watched the David Letterman performance a couple days ago. 2 different bands. One, young, fast, indie, and very energetic. This version is mature, more deliberate, slower tempo and very seasoned. I loved early REM, but between the two versions, I like this one better. But then again, I'm older now, too.

[@flaviodossantos3445]

I went to their Concert for the first time in 1988. Never stopped hearing their songs ! Can’t get tired of good music !

[@silviasebastiamarhuenda1134]

Never get tired of this great great band and Stipe's únique voice!!!!!

[@giudittapadova3931]

I will always love REM. What a concert!

[@user-mf1jt5dl7p]

Magnificent!

[@itgetter9]

It's slightly slower, it's thicker, it's richer. Wow -- I love this. Aged so well.

[@itchyego]

REM : So many great songs. Such creative writers and musicians! Those who don't recognize this are sorry little beasts who waste their ears, perhaps, upon the drivel of social adherence to the boring drone they can't seem to wake from. - Ken in Hawaii

[@nateriley4067]

Comment of the Day goes to Ken in Hawaii. I, for one, am sick of thinking everyone else’s opinion is considered equally valid. It’s us R.E.M. fans against the world, you sorry little beasts!

[@Selena_H.]

Love love love this song❣️ 🥰

[@IlliniJake]

Was in college in the mid 1980s. These guys were groundbreaking and earth shattering, in a very good way. Then they went off the rails. Absolutely love them for and will forever appreciate their early works. They truly made a difference.

[@justines1919]

I listened to this and the 1984 version and his voice has changed so much and the overall sound of the band. In the 80s they sounded more like the cure or Echo … now they have more of their 90s/2000s sound … but I do love the official version so much for its 80s sound. God they were something amazing back when they began. Always a great band.

[@bichettevirgino6664]

En vieillissant Mike a une voie encore plus belle.il est toujours aussi beau et ses yeux bleus sont magnifiques bravo Mike ne change surtout pas tu es unique 😍😍😍😍👍🎸😍🤫

[@deadletteroffice-atributet3261]

Such a great song!

[@paulofrancafranca7850]

Your voice is like Angel in my mind.

[@johncarlson3012]

a super tune from an excellent band

[@krugmeister7301]

Boy....Did Michael Age over the Years...But I LOVE HIS MUSIC and R.E.M..😍😍😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@chiefscheider]

We _all_ age over the years. Or did you mean he aged _badly_ ?

[@mimoochodom2684]

How good were these guys! One jangle guitar, a bass, drums and a singer that was so humble ( I couldn't give a shit if he's gay) with a voice that tears your heart out. These guys put all the glam rock and 80's heyday bullshit to shame. That's what happens when you're articulate, intelligent, have a vision and basically tell the music industry of the time to get fucked cos we doing what we want. The world agreed.

[@Riffmaster227]

Michael doesn’t identify as Gay, he identifies as Queer. And yes they are different things.

[@mimoochodom2684]

@@Riffmaster227 Pardon my ignorance but what's the difference?

[@patriciarogers922]

Love this song and singer! Has a fantastic voice!

[@VideoAssociates]

In Australia , was a big fan of them even back in 1991 etc.❤

[@MC-td8ch]

What a song.

[@rebeccawalter645]

All of your comments are incredibly thoughtful.

[@andygibson8143]

There will never be a band anything like as decent as REM, nor there a vocalist like Stipe....

[@luismanrique5859]

Come back rem. Please.

[@semsticks]

REM tks for your 30 =+ years, in hopes you will Tour again...

[@Eldritch-1]

His voice breaks me.

[@benjaminreece690]

Of course this band will never die, Buck great on the Rickenbaker!!!

[@philkearney0577]

Gorgeous

[@dlp2006]

Just superb

[@michellemelitemunson3623]

I am! All the time! They're my favorite band and I spent a lot of my 20s going down to Athens to listen to music.

[@Bitchmostly]

He is beautiful.

[@trentanderson1685]

Wow! If you haven’t searched the Letterman 1983 versions do it now. That long curly blonde hair Michael is incredible! Not the Stipes we all know now, even better

[@evantapper5924]

Just what I needed.

[@matthewstetson1840]

That was The Cars.

[@evantapper5924]

matthew stetson okay. Sick.

[@kevinelleray9829]

Fantastic band

[@dspf68]

their debut on Letterman was so incredible!

[@fast4wood]

What a great band they were . Sorry that they are not around anymore.

[@michaelreilly2668]

Love you man

[@jillcaldwell4519]

I LOVE R.E.M.

[@paulelliott3220]

Awesome - loved this on the original album and this version is pretty damn fine too

[@rossellacasati4383]

Irraggiungibili. REM MERAVIGLIOSAMENTEUNICI ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@scorpichella]

Top Tier 💛

[@brians.m.3980]

Why late show unnamed? Letterman was a big fan and helped your start!!

[@francoisarchambault102]

Always good...

[@evantapper5924]

François Archambault Always.

[@alejandracabrera1302]

Dios! Como me gusta REM 🤍

[@user-di6gg1pv5n]

this is a good song

[@thomasgary1219]

You know you are truly talented when you can such a beautiful song that makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. I love how raw and new this sounded when they did it on Letterman back in the day, I also love this version and how it is evolved over the years. I still say that these lyrics make no sense, nonetheless they still after all these years seen to put alot of love into it.

[@ZinbobDan]

I'm not sure why you would say it makes no sense. Everything at least sounds like it means something, and can be given meaning through the listener's interpretation. The only part I've ever been confused about is why the wise men would boo a good party frog.

[@thomasgary1219]

@@ZinbobDan Dang me too. All these years I thought it was just me.

[@PeggyR70]

Perfection

[@julieaxis9564]

Mike Mills...his voice is still like butter.

[@paulamiles9559]

I love these boys, specially Mikey Mills.

[@marceloceu8432]

Hitória de vida!

[@davidkopec9442]

Why does Stipe have to snub David Letterman? That performance put them on the map overnight. What if the show never took a chance on them when they just an unknown college radio band?

[@german9094]

Awesome! :')

[@Billj64]

Rem was just amazing

[@MilesBellas]

First time on TV was Letterman 1983

[@MilesBellas]

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[@patricia382]

Brilliant band

[@marinataddei5436]

Un capolavoro da brividi...Michael epico💙

[@toddsweeney6271]

Can you have one favorite REM song ? I can't ,but this is in my top 5 .

[@dmr9767]

La mejor canción de REM para mi.

[@matiascovachevich8304]

Tremenda cancion

[@semsticks]

REM pack your gear and un retire ,,, lets do this.....

[@lauraflameprincess3036]

Love love love them 💟

[@soniarogers7105]

Only my favorite REM song

[@marcoantonioherreracuevas590]

It was at David Letterman show when they first play it

[@user-gi2ip2fn9e]

When I look at their performance, I never feel money taste, even they are a big band. It’s the probably the proof of that they really love to sing songs.

[@luismanrique5859]

I'm listening.

[@jamessullivan4391]

Eight people aren’t sorry.

[@charlesdarwin7253]

David Letterman covered this song in 1983. Apparently back then it didn't have a title. True story.

[@petrplasek]

Leslie Nielsen killing in on the drums