R.E.M. - The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite | REACTION

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[@camillep3631]

REM is a vast and varied ocean of amazing music

[@scottNNJ]

I haven’t heard this song in over 20 years, but when it started playing, it all came back to me. I still have no idea what it’s about… I don’t think I’m supposed to.

[@Jonni1027]

Me too! 20 years and it all came back!

[@lauraallen55]

A pay phone :)

[@SeattleMartin]

Thatś what I think too. The coiled phone cord....the sidewinder sleeps in a coil...@@lauraallen55

[@lauraallen55]

Makes sense!@@SeattleMartin

[@trashandcheese3636]

It's partly about two homeless people trying to communicate, and partly about a paranoid fear of dying in one's sleep (sources: Wiki/Tropes)

[@TT-hm9uc]

46 yo now and this throws me right back to the night drive to Athens GA to hit bone shakers back when I was so much younger .

[@markcollins730]

REM has aged very well over the last two decades. Automatic for the People is an excellent album! Nice reaction Sal

[@helenespaulding7562]

Sounds like it could be a hit today. Imo

[@tquasa07]

If people heard it, it prob would. I see a lot of people with Nirvana, Metallica, Deftones, Joy Division Unknown Pleasures album shirts, hell, I even see Tool and Clash shirts sometimes. I even saw a 15 year old kid with a Kraftwerk shirt a month ago. It’s bound to happen that some kids will play this on a tiktok meme

[@thekenzosh]

I have profound and deep love for a lot of REM catalog. This is one of my faves, and exemplifies a 90’s vibe!!

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

I just love his voice.

[@rebeccarawluk7277]

R.E.M is the soundtrack of my childhood summers. Big ❤ for them.

[@JohnMeeks-qk9if]

If you like their quirky & smart lyrics, you might also like "They Might Be Giants"

[@BBaker-sf9vc]

Yes, and the Aquabats

[@greenworm7915]

I absolutely love REM! They have such a vast array of music! Only wish I’d gotten to see them live! ❤

[@jasonremy1627]

My favorite REM album!

[@cjdesign5700]

It's about a Pay Phone and it's cord and chrome coin slot...in the beginning. I love his laugh about Dr Seuss, he pronounces it Zeus.

[@hemmefatale1]

I love this song. Stipe such a unique writer. It conjures images a lot like the film My Own Private Idaho

[@jaseman]

For years I thought what he was saying was 'Common in Jamaica, common in Jamaica'.

[@markhoward408]

This album will remain in my top 10 forever. Decades ahead of its contemporaries, I'm confident that it would hold up if released today

[@tullfan2560]

Always emotionally comforting. Plus the great voice of Michael Stipe.

[@corinnecivish7673]

Really enjoying your videos. I hope you'll do one for REM's - The Great Beyond, with the video. It's a super REM song, and one of my faves, that a Driver 8 and of course Losing my Religion and so many more.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Lol! I have had this album for years and love it. I'd never read the lyrics to this before & realized how silly they are...

[@eimz28]

Drive and E Bow the Letter are personal faves of mine. I do love this. They have so many great songs!

[@anitaname1]

😂 this is the original song 😂 Michael Stipe just briefly started the song out similar to the lion sleeps tonight. 😊 I'm glad u enjoyed the song 🎵

[@markdrechsler5660]

Good song, but far from the best on AFTP. “Nightswimming” is my favorite, achingly beautiful.

[@conrad4667]

I’ve never heard of this song, but the title tells me you should listen to The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens first.

[@nicolerizzo1314]

I've always loved this song 💜 Keep checking them out, they're worth it

[@TangoEliott]

Did you do Nightswimming? Find the River?

[@70s_GIRL]

HUGE REM FAN!!!

[@arnodobler1096]

One of my favorite by REM

[@clembegaming]

Still waiting on Boston!!! Meantime I would really like you to react to I Come Off by Young MC.

[@rigsby1454]

iT'S THERE BEST SONG!

[@dopiaza2006]

THEIR!

[@TanakaHanzo]

Nice , no pausing talking shite during the song. Legend hehe, try "Drive" or "Man on the moon". Sure you already have though. much ♥

[@kevinwalsh9788]

I don't hear " The Lion Sleeps Tonight " connection.

[@tquasa07]

The intro falsetto line is to the tune of the original, upbeat and lilting vibes also bring a connection

[@TT-hm9uc]

Crash Test dummies alternate .

[@rebeccarawluk7277]

Love the crash test dummies

[@ukebox00oftheworld63]

Nah I never got them. Might have been Stipes whingy voice I dont know. That's my opinion and thats all it is, just an opinion