REM Half A World Away BBC Live

Performance from BBC Late Show "No Nirvana" compilation originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1993.

[@REMChicagoBoy]

This song is so underrated, it's easily in my top 5.

[@LizardKing625]

R.E.M. as a whole is so underrated.

[@stipevedder]

Agree 100%

[@tomalphonso]

LizardKing625 so true. transcends through time

[@JamesAlexanderinternet]

top five dead or alive

[@Some-kid-called-David]

REMChicagoBoy same

[@christimmins1233]

The storm that came up strong. It shook the trees and blew away our fear.

[@sdalt001]

I'm only 27 and this music came out when I was a young kid. These guys are one of the most underrated groups of all time. I think anyone who considers themselves a lover of all music must rate REM among the elite. A truly unique style and sound that is breathtaking and inspiring every time I listen. Their music sends your mind on a winged journey, soaring over God's beautiful creation. Stipe's passion is undeniable. There will never be another REM; as special as the likes of the Beatles.

[@sdalt001]

@Mike Conville I am, and REM is even better now.

[@sdalt001]

@Mike Conville I just hope I'll have a chance to see them live once.

[@TheEliteM0NK3Y]

Makes me tear up every god damn time.

[@paulturner2443]

One of the greatest songs ever

[@TheBlargg]

Absolutely Spiritual. Special on so many levels.

[@TheJimbo541]

Does he ever put less than 100% emotion into every performance of every song he sings??? The guy will become a Saint.

[@Jammerkevin]

As a longtime fan I'd have to agree with you. There's something special about that song. The melody simply lifts you and takes you to another place. Its been years since that song's release and I've played it hundreds of times. I still get chills every time I listen to it or play and sing it on my guitar.

[@gravelandgrain100]

I still have my REM pin that I had on my backpack in college. Those were such amazing times musically-REM, Husker Du, the Replacements, Jesus and Mary Chain, and on and on. Every year got progressively better for music until late 90's when the boy bands hit up til now.

[@Issicra]

Bill Berry on bass..... awesome.

[@ryanjofre]

I share so much of the sentiments of the other comments here. ThisRem is one of my favorite songs of all time. Still gives me goosebumps. REm is so fukin beautiful and sincere!!

[@siimon46]

WOW. I remember watching this actual broadcast in early '91. I was feeling awful. I was dealing with a break up of a long-term relationship and my Dad had just died a few weeks before. I remember watching this this just... lifted me. What a great song. Thanks for posting.

[@hapajay259]

This is my 2nd most fav REM song. #1 Country Feedback.

[@Vendipatri]

I don't know which one of them is the best. But I agree with you, they are my two most favourite REM songs. You can't surpass these two songs.

[@jpeopolis]

This song is hauntingly beautiful. It is so rare to come across a song which is both a lovely musical composition and a great lyrical piece. The cadence of Stipe's voice completes the trifecta!

[@peanutismint]

Great upload! Still miss this band every day.

[@Givingitashot]

I can remember watching this and it changed how I viewed this world. REM are sublime.

[@fairandpale]

Their music just captures my soul.

[@bloodsling]

absolutely awesome..such a soulful tranquility,sonorous bliss,a gentle caress for the breaking heart,inspired...

[@TheEliteM0NK3Y]

There's not one song on their last few albums that can invoke such strong emotions than this one. But there are plenty before....

[@welkflingers]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks this is an awesome song.

[@marciocouto3543]

favourite REM song and one of my favourite songs ever.

[@jeffreyheeks]

Sublime. Just so beautiful.

[@bigmez83]

with "find the river" this is the best rem song

[@courtdar]

love the sound of the mandolin. i like bands that use an array of instruments for body

[@1pinkfloydza82]

Amazing, thanks Michael S.

[@WaleedDa1]

wow i just finished watching "my fishbowl" and just found this song. scrubs is awesome

[@tgearl1980]

A somber beauty. It reminds me of a particularly dreary time in my life, on a bus, looking at the NYC skyline on an overcast day.

[@modestvermin995]

I don't know a single person who doesn't like REM

[@drXabaras666]

beautiful song,great band,romance,love,pozitive energy....REM forever!!

[@REMdeSTIPEal]

LOVE THIS LITTLE GEM !!! Thanks for posting

[@GoodbyeCharlemagne]

The first cassette I ever listened to (that wasn't the Lion King Soundtrack) was REM's "Out of Time" when I was 4 or 5 years old.

[@UnintendedSoul]

Your songs give me peace...thank you stipe :)

[@Fliedermous]

Excellent passionate performance. Nothing less expected......

[@sportmadme]

unbelivable lyrics. just amazing. so much meaning

[@k0is0for0knack]

what a beautiful song... and very nicely performed imo.

[@Joeltaa347]

this could be the saddest dusk... and this might well be the saddest and best song by REM, if this song doesn't move you , you surely must be already dead

[@kevinstringer5378]

This song saved me.

[@Stipegroupie]

I think this was recorded on 14th March, with Losing My Religion, just prior to the Borderline show in London.

[@haddingtonbb41]

timeless music wot a song, truely brilliant. moving, epic, touching brilliant music thank you mr buck, mills, stipe.(berry). mike mills you are a god.

[@lasarous]

the best REM's song

[@diffdrum1]

Love the keyboards on this song.

[@kathleenwoolever1547]

Love this song

[@14niki07]

what a brilliant song

[@WaltzingMtilda]

what kills me is the first time I heard this song I related it to some dumb boy. Now I hear it and think of my kids. Well good on REM for being multifunctional, LOL

[@lindsaypaps8099]

Here because of The Bear. This is perfection.

[@Ruairification]

Back when they had their classic R.E.M sound,like all the great bands who had their own distinctive sound.

[@bobyoung86]

una delle + belle canzoni di sempre....

[@patrickgerhargan9298]

Superb

[@budderator74]

you are sooo right!

[@noooooooooou]

This is great song!!

[@Nigelxman]

Wow, just watched this for the first time. Such a beautiful song. I will likely get flamed for this but R.E.M was never quite the same after Bill left.

[@rivaldo198590]

amazing!

[@stipevedder]

Awesome

[@stefanietillier965]

magnifique musique très belle chanson

[@brodftw]

i love this song a great deal

[@ryanjsimpson]

brilliant

[@deathdealer60546]

Unbelievable!!!!

[@budderator74]

Only the ones who had been there can understand it! the sadness and emptyness...

[@MrTheChimera]

Přesně :) konečně další čech :)

[@kevphillips02]

Well summed up, this song seems to touch a deep part of myself i find.

[@mistresselyria]

@REMCUREBOY I met him in Chile, and yes, he is ;)

[@anacristinasilva3254]

BRASIL I LOVE R.E M THE BEST 😍😍😁

[@RedDev21]

Quality. Simple as that!

[@kevphillips02]

"I had to much to drink and i didnt think of you"

[@kevphillips02]

Oh my goodness I saw my own comment from 10 years back, so much has moved on and and near and dear have "found the river". How do prepare for death myself I ask? " keep learning to live because death is tapping you on the shoulder"

[@DCBARNONE89]

COOL!

[@magnolio369]

what album is this song on??? i love this song!

[@vuvaladusi]

by the way BILL BERRY ON BASS!

[@genera28]

current mood

[@andy7210]

half a world away and half the world away are two totally different songs written be two totally different people. both geniuses.

[@remnrone]

now nearly every song can be interpreted that way, so i dont think so. As an example about self.pleasuring: Carry on my wayward son There'll be peace when you are done Lay your weary hands to rest Dont you cry no more get my point? this one is just beautiful

[@itsoibitsoibikoinoi]

me too !

[@remmozzer]

@Nigelxman No flames here . I agree, although they have got better and better live! Manchester 08 was AWESOME!

[@debbie3081]

❤️🎤🎶🎵

[@ryanjsimpson]

big!

[@kevphillips02]

fantastic song , i wish i knew what it was about though.

[@Fliedermous]

@twkm05 Absolutely agree !

[@TheRaretunes]

I agree

[@696cerberus]

@ibrokeitdidnti no lip synched this is live.....

[@OneTimWhatley]

Has Michaels' voice ever sounded better than this?

[@mantra3000]

It hasn't.

[@ujuku2108]

@vuvaladusi And dou you like the last record? :)

[@MrLute101]

when music was music

[@N1ghtHawk2202]

Love the song but I love his hand motions more

[@Alec_Collins78]

Is that Holsapple?

[@fastfrankblack]

i don't remember REM being on 'No Nirvana'...?

[@Kgkvb]

what is this song about? It's so good but i can' figure it.

[@Clavigo]

Come on D.F.!!!!!!!

[@nightblade1992]

I really prefer ''half THE wolrd away''Nevermind,this song is really good though.

[@godwhyisthistaken]

why is it called no nirvana?

[@totallyremiss]

@Benacious86 A bit harsh, I have no worries...

[@crossEyedMary69]

Já taky :)

[@MyScubasteve]

Possibly as big as the Beatles and similar enough.

[@DCBARNONE89]

we are not saints! Thursday night in Falls Church, Va. 1993

[@Calidude80]

Oasis? You are so wrong my friend. This song is about 18 years old.

[@llynllaura]

Hm....Funny how one minute you can be so close to someone and the next it's like you never knew them.

[@steornhugh]

They turn to geniusship yet again. Sagenhaft, as one says in German.

[@danbit5]

i thought bill liked the drums:)

[@irish66]

the oasis song is a completly different song

[@soulscanner66]

Pretty much gives it away what the song's about.

[@pottyfrog]

What? Do you have trouble reading.

[@sct30]

oasis who?

[@swirlypooter]

what does that mean.... bono is a better artist because he is straight?... don't forget david bowie, elton john, morrissey, etc. etc.