Radiohead - Lucky (with Michael Stipe)

Tibetan Freedom Concert 6/14/1998
Lucky:
[from OK Computer]
I'm on a roll, I'm on a roll
this time I feel my luck could change
kill me, Sarah, kill me again with love
it's gonna be a glorious day
pull me out of the aircrash
pull me out of the lake
'cause I'm your superhero
we are standing on the edge
the Head of State has called for me by name
but I don't have time for him
it's gonna be a glorious day
I feel my luck could change
pull me out of the aircrash
pull me out of the lake
'cause I'm your superhero
we are standing on the edge

[@csestini]

Can't even imagine how happy Thom must've been to have one of his favorite musicians singing his song.

[@debjones60]

Okami No..... Thom must have been in heaven and it shows on his face. From one Icon to another. Incredible performance . 👌🏽 it so suited Michael’s voice.

[@giasieboldofski8192]

Kurt would've loved this just as much too btw. #fuckcourtneylove

[@kiteracer2497]

Stipe probably saved thoms life. Thom couldn't handle the life. Thank God.

[@williamtompkins6215]

@@giasieboldofski8192 ...........

[@MyBeautifulDarkTwistedFantasy6]

@@giasieboldofski8192 Courtney Love has nothing to do with this, Kurt Cobain shot himself in the face and it is painfully obvious.

[@thowell7]

wow this song is perfect for michael's voice

[@jak2995]

My reaction completely!! :-O

[@debjones60]

It was as if Thom wrote this song with Michael in mind..... he seems so pleased with himself too. It’s perfect 👌🏽. It gives me shivers to watch this and hear Michael’s voice singing whileThom watches on. What a pair of genius they are.

[@sunepedersen8537]

I know! Everytime i hear it i think of him now

[@lilstinker1949]

Love how stoked Thom looks through the whole thing.

[@AmareNobodyKnows]

Thom is super stoked, as if he wrote the song with Stipe in mind and he was finally watching everything unfold at last.

[@squintsyadams8463]

It reminds me of the time in meeting people is easy when him and Michael are drinking wine on a staircase and Thom is like smiling about being seen with him.

[@RoyalProtector894]

This entire comment just makes these entire ordeal very adorable

[@alanbautista6273]

2:58

[@kkwillsaveus]

Michael Stipe is a class act, he learnt all of the words, which so many people don't do and they stutter when covering a song, shows he has total respect for Radiohead, and is a class man.

[@JonathanRodd]

Its so weird hearing this song with someone else's voice. Thom's voice is so distinct, and such a signature part of all Radiohead songs. That being said, Michael Stipe did an amazing job.

[@charliefarrell4888]

Give Warren Haynes’ version a listen.

[@cominroitover80]

Michael has balded quite gracefully. You can't say that about a lot of people.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

cominroitover80: Meanwhile, Thom's let his hair grow out in his later years and, as a result, now looks like a homeless heroin junky.

[@_lambert_1785]

Phil has something to say about that...

[@pekee9304]

@@_lambert_1785 dang, look for the 2020 amateur interview he did, his hair looks kinda good tbh :) fits with the glasses

[@Drenwickification]

@@shruggzdastr8-facedclownand Jonny still looks like an indie kid

[@heatherohalloran]

So many pairs of cargo pants...

[@davidsnow6171]

+Heather O'Halloran such pocket capacity.

[@luuismarquez]

+Heather O'Halloran Oh the 90's *sigh*

[@Wehavecrashed]

+Heather O'Halloran What a time to be alive.

[@gretarobinson5526]

Heather O'Halloran lol

[@Seanus32]

I don't see any pants. Then again, I'm British so... ;)

[@youdbettertube]

Imagine being such a great songwriter that Thom Yorke stans you.

[@zoomazul]

I just want to tell you one thing: R.E.M. was (and they always will be) the first important alternative band. Radiohead, Nirvana, etc. wouldn´t exist without them. Their voices are different, but both of them are great.

[@jgfunk]

The Pixies?? Even Nirvana and Radiohead adored them...nothing against the great REM though

[@lorigava7157]

Indeed

[@alexq6029]

​@@jgfunkPixies are great too!!

[@fallenangelcrimson]

butthole surfers ?

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

No Velvet Underground, and you don't have any of the bands (who all cited them as major influences on them) listed in the O.C. and the subsequent replies

[@arnoldjoseph1122]

One of the greatest moments in music history.

[@michaelistoma8356]

Why?

[@jlarge91]

Because Michael Stipe is singing Fucking Radiohead

[@debjones60]

Kevin Le Yes agreed. Two of my favourite singers on stage together. The only possible thing that could have made it better was to have Neil Young up there with them.

[@debjones60]

Tyler Large Of course. Well said my friend.

[@EricAndrewDodson]

Thom singing on E-bow slightly edges it for me

[@HeiHolaHello]

thom's smile is so funny. he's so happy to be performing with one of his favorite artists

[@lukasdonald1639]

Reminds me of a Simpsons character, maybe Barney

[@r_unner_G]

Radiohead have to be one of the best bands ever - right up there.

[@dcthegreatest24]

This could be an REM song and I never realized

[@braulioacosta6816]

If you think about it, a song like "Sweetness Follows" could easily be a Radiohead one.

[@thekingoffunnyfaces]

I like how he just nails it, then walks off at the end like it was just another day at work.

[@AFTimeLord]

For a man that talented, every day is another job well done.

[@poeticalish]

This gives goosebumps every single time, such a great song and Micheal Stipe does it Amazingly. Radiohead and REM and shit hot.

[@paulmartin8272]

Talking to my other self. Nice one from the future

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Goosebumps absolutely.

[@joeyattaway756]

Soo beautiful there are no words better for this feeling inside this universe. It's a tragic and beautiful rainy day.

[@TheBethany1991]

Love this song but I love Michael Stipe singing it. I think he conveys the song well.

[@bernlin2000]

I always thought this sounded more like a REM song than a Radiohead song, so it's pretty cool to hear Stipe singing it.

[@piepartyzena]

even though im so used to hearing Thom, Stipe's performance is nothing short of spectacular. this is incredible!

[@SpOoOokyGhost]

Thom Yorke has acknowledged REM as a major influence on his songwriting. In fact, most bands of the alt rock genre can thank REM. Personally, I think Stipe did a good job on this song, and I think Thom Yorke is kind of blown away by having someone he so clearly admires singing HIS song.

[@roblowefan1]

Imagine Thom's version of Shiny Happy People? I would kill to witness that!

[@mark1800]

Christ, you can feel the energy through the screen

[@PomPotsy]

One of my favourite Radiohead songs sung by one of my favourite vocalists.

[@rachfatcat]

Perfect collaboration, two musical geniuses right there! Ok three, Jonny too :)

[@MuscLA]

This just might be my favorite KZbin video ever.

[@juliananicole1880]

What an incredible collaboration. So stoked for Thom. Love watching how happy he looked

[@NocturnoBanda]

This song is perfect for Michael's voice! Magic moment!!!! Radiohead and R.e.m together in only one heart!!!!

[@ethanbraman9435]

Thom and Michael are my otp.

[@dmhaonaigh]

Ethan Braman AYY nah what about thonny😂

[@hyakuyamikaela887]

@@dmhaonaigh Thonny all the way!

[@JoyGrenade]

Check out Thom mouthing the words. :)

[@demeatloaf]

I was at this show. Before I saw this, I always thought that Michael Stipe would be perfect for doing vocals on this song. Underrated aspect of the lightning strike in RFK the prior day was that Patti Smith wasn't around to do E-Bow with R.E.M. so Thom York did her part. No disrespect to Smith intended, but it was quite unique to hear York do her part.

[@Sirclive]

i love the part when jonny plays the harmony on keyboard, always gives me goose bumps.

[@rafaelareis2701]

One of my favorite songs ever, just make me feel better on my worst days.

[@dogpoop85]

SHOW JOHNNY MORE!

[@lowfi1980]

This is history

[@debjones60]

I get goosebumps every time I hear the opening few lines. Michael totally nailed this song and Thom, 🤔 well Thom looks like the cat that has all the cream. I think he’s played this day out in his mind and now it’s actually happening. Totally brilliant.

[@debjones60]

This performance by two of my favourite musicians is simply THE BEST. I’m sure Thom had Michael in mind when he wrote this.

[@KabobHope]

After the Monster Tour when Radiohead opened for REM is when both bands started sounding like the other. This is very interesting and delicious. This must be from the same concert where Thom Yorke sat in on E-bow.

[@kyle1m]

Stipe's vocals sounded pretty good over this

[@sunchimoonchi]

It's gona be a GLORIOUS DAY

[@lyonslaforet]

two great songwriters united for an outstanding version of "Lucky"...

[@1982PRA]

Pity there wasn't more places like Tibet. This musics great

[@firemouse3000]

mike o gorman that's cracked me up

[@cornerOfMyEye]

This is seriously good... If you are not a blind, mad, totally lost fan of REM or Radiohead (but you simply love them both) you can really appreciate this featuring. It's a wonderful version.

[@Wez666]

Oh, I wish I could have been at this concert!!

[@Jammerkevin]

radiohead and Mmichael Stip.... nice combination! BTW... Anyone who doubts the vocal chops that Micheal has needs needs to see him sustain those last couple of notes. Strenght and clarity..done with a smile on hi face. pure talent...

[@Geolaw1]

Not only is lucky NOT a 6/10 song, it is a signature song they do @ almost every show! One of there best for sure, not just on OK Computer but from their whole catalogue!

[@stefany826]

Would have given my left leg to have seen this iconic concert in person ! 2 legends plus crowd surfing !! I fear this era has sadly gone with the wind

[@PedroPereira-cy5ts]

A punch in the stomach..AMAZING!!

[@FARID1870]

and that's why the 90s was truly great!

[@yasminesimpson7038]

my two favourite artists , they spine tingle me , move me till my blood runs wild ,they turn me inside out . my pretend lovers . christ i wish Thom was my love , in my dreams . obsessed

[@ximeunneo]

Awesome moment for Thom... listening to Michael singing "the best song they've made" (ok computer era) plus the fact Stipe is a great influence in Thom's work, it's just incredible!

[@nosuchthing8]

As close as we can come to heaven, while alive

[@genekuli]

a collab that works insane well.

[@ChachaISI]

This is insanely good.

[@AngelMartinez-rx8yt]

Man imagine having one of your heroes singing your song

[@TPA87]

Happy for the crowd!!! Amazing moment in life!! Good old days!!

[@harshman121092]

jonny's effects absolutely amaze me.

[@prozin3]

This is a really amazing version of Lucky! Love Michael Stipe's way of singing!

[@aknunez3]

I can't take anything right now they're all so deep and talented why can't I be like that.

[@TheLordbanjo]

2 bands that have great respect for each other.powerful!

[@juancamacho5746]

I'm on a roll I'm on a roll, this time I feel my luck could change Kill me Sarah Kill me again with love It's gonna be a glorious day Pull me out of the air crash Pull me out of the lake 'Cause I'm your superhero We are standing on the edge The head of state, has called for me, by name But I don't have time for him It's gonna be a glorious day! I feel my luck could change Pull me out of the air crash Pull me out of the lake 'Cause I'm your superhero We are standing on the edge

[@5akuraD1va]

Michael Stipe is the best!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful video!!

[@jim122]

This version makes the original sound like Radiohead covered a R.E.M. song Honestly an amazing song, Michael absolutely smashed it! Two of the best bands of all time, they’re incredible and both in my top five

[@laurelsheart]

I live this song to sing in the car!!!

[@fat69]

I never knew this existed. But I'm so glad I found it!

[@rossellacasati4383]

Troppa emozione, che artisti ineguagliabili ❤️

[@MCS1993]

Radiohead as a band is simply incredible….

[@Musicmonk84]

Phil has gotten way better. :D

[@amipal24]

A fantastic combo.

[@zoomazul]

You are right too. I swear it´s the first time that somebody tells me a nice comment. Thank you

[@bernlin2000]

What a total treat...Thom was clearly ecstatic here 😄

[@Tomtoms-tomtoms]

Really cool performance by my two favourite bands/artists!! Cheers for the post

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Insanely good performance of an insanely good song.

[@ariaichem6258]

Michael Stipe's voice was created specifically to sing this song. wow!

[@limpidiota]

What a treat! Amazing! Well done Micheal! :D

[@kwilson0288]

I feel this is because he had notice of the performance and probably practiced and learned the words and how he would sing it completely. If you watch the documentary This Way Up, it shows how Michael chose this song to play with Radiohead and Thom Yorke picked the song Be Mine to play with REM.

[@nosuchthing8]

This is the BEST version.....

[@FacultyBob]

he looks much more happier during the end of the ok computer tour

[@gaelleko]

Oh man, I soooo agree with you, OK COMPUTER is the best album ever and I'm an unconditional Stipe fan!

[@colinb9660]

are you still alive?

[@minitureash]

So, so, so cool!

[@alexandrawitek6966]

90s - the best time forever 💜 There is no better way to express pain.

[@MrSupereli76]

Beautiful version

[@purplemascara99]

Love this so much!

[@Alwaystuned]

God I was there!! Radiohead's set was short but it was still so cool.

[@nicktoe]

amazing finds like this is why i love youtube

[@jjwilliamsoconnor1329]

thom looks aso in awe and overtly happy to share a stage with michael!

[@stipefan11]

Now THAT`S what I call MUSIC!! Just OUTSTANDING!!

[@sparkpenguin]

i have had this audio recording for eleven years. it is /so/ surreal to be seeing the video for the first time. this performance with Stipe is so sodden and depressing and beautiful. but it makes me smile and takes me so far back. saddest baldest song ever.

[@kkwillsaveus]

I know that quote, it's the reason I began to listen to Radiohead. Was a die hard R.E.M. fan for years before, but that quote led me to Radiohead.

[@johnnybersimis]

i think that r.e.m. and radiohead have somekind of musical bond,michael really rides on their music and feeling!just great!bravo!!!

[@MichaelKurse]

I saw Radiohead as REM's opening act on their Monster Tour. They were touring behind The Bends, and The Future Awaited.... The Year was 1995....😮😮😮

[@IAmsterdamm]

Great stuff. He may not be the most technically accomplished singer but few singers can bring such emotions.

[@ahperth]

Kudos to all...What a rare treat for that audience.

[@ianlovell6709]

1st time I've heard/seen this, absolutely brilliant 👏 😁😎

[@TehSkullKid]

I always thought of this as a Radiohead song through and through, and yes, they wrote it. But hearing Michael's voice sing these lyrics, I almost forget that fact and start to think of this as some lost R.E.M. song. These lyrics are just perfect for him to cover.

[@SordiManfred]

Ohh man!!! Mike I Love you . Fantastic singing!!

[@MaRiAnOrEm]

siempre estare enamorado de la musica de REM es unica y muy especial por lo q me considero fan de corazon ....y radiohead es una banda q su musica es impresionante y bella...

[@merrymonarch]

Must have been a dream come true for Thom

[@KITTITA]

Ooofff! GREAT, AMAZING, WONDERFUL, NO COMMENTS, NO WORDS, BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JRnaguitar]

imagine the honour of radiohead asking you to perform their song. Then the honour that Michael stipe accepts singing your song:)

[@Darth69906]

For me that was the amalgamation of my music, me, and my time, ..