R.E.M. - Shiny Happy People (Official Music Video)

[@leokimvideo]

Kate Pierson a voice that elevates every song she's involved with

[@dwsowash772]

Her and Iggy Pop are great together on 'Candy'.

[@jameshallam182]

Kate is flawless!

[@gorringeman]

Kate is sexy as hell

[@attitudeproblem6462]

I thought that was her.

[@hubbabubba9323]

Truly one of a kind! Think she has a good track with Moby too - or rather a cover of a B’52

[@joelheaton8738]

When my daughter was battling cancer this song made her so happy . Stipe, Buck, Mills and Kate from the B52's. My daughter has been gone for 9 years now. Everytime I hear SHP I get tears, She's moved on, but her favorite songs are still playing.

[@MrShaks72]

Joel Heaton this is worst test in life to watch your children go on front of you I pray to god keep her happy where ever she is and strength to carry on with her lovely memories.

[@monacaravetta]

So much love to you, dear heart,

[@Eledin91]

+Joel Heaton Everything happens for a reason, something good will come out of it even if its hard to believe. Our egos find difficult to addapt to the ways of the universe but in the big picture of things everything has meaning. Im sorry for your loss I cannot even imagine how difficult it must be to lose a child, I hope your experience helps other people and dont forget what she would have wanted you to do, keep going, try to be as happy as you can and feel always the love, help others and let others help you cause we are one big family, the consciousness of your daughter cant ever die, the body is just our tool to navigate this world, we are all the same with different roles.

[@fish29pe]

Hug

[@gorgenyiviktoria6280]

You just made me cry... I really hope you can find your inner peace after she's gone

[@Olan09]

You can't help feeling happy listening to this song. Kate is stunning.

[@LarryGraham7]

She is, keeps me coming back to watch her, Cheers Olan!

[@qunt100]

Kind of the antithesis to how the world is now especially. If everyone was happy. No one would be on drugs. If everyone loved their partners. No one would be divorced. We wouldn't be so politically divided right now if everyone was happy either. And everything comes down to politics now to. Which isn't a very happy thing.

[@SergioTejerina-bp1sr]

🎉❤😂😂😂

[@karambolina6615]

And a wonderful dancer

[@ArbiterDan]

@@qunt100 You got trolled by REM qunt. LOL. The message of the song is sarcastic.

[@your_fm_dial]

An added gift in the song is the presence of Kate Pierson, singing and dancing along side of Michael Stipe. She even manages to inject a little “Rock Lobster” yodle into one of her lines, infusing the hit with a dose of B-52 merriment.

[@Robin_Hood054]

*This* *is* *not* *song* *.* *This* *is* *timeless* *masterpiece* *.*

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

I learned how to be sarcastic from this song.

[@a1b1c184]

@@marvinthemaniac7698 "Shiny Happy People Holding Hands" was a propaganda campaign started in China after the massacre at Tiananmen Square in 89. I feel like the sarcastic undertones of this song really capture that vibe of "be happy or else" especially when he makes a few references to the alternative which is complete misery. This song, for me anyway, is much deeper than the surface.

[@Metal_Horror]

It's literally satire. A joke.

[@bigdave9949]

No it's a song.

[@anthonysmith2562]

Best song they ever did. Not miserable, hateful stuff like most of their oveur.

[@unionjakjakson]

Stroke of genius bringing in Kate Pierson for this. She takes it to another level, like she did to every song. The chick was just a vocal goddess & pretty nice on the eye to boot.

[@CanadianPyro]

They have known each other since his college days.

[@jamiesehdev2663]

Truth

[@karambolina6615]

And a great dancer

[@laureencriss8220]

Yes! I saw the B-52s on Earth Day 1990 in NYC. Almost a million people in Central Park. The earth was literally shaking under our feet during "Love Shack"! I also saw them in a casino outside Seattle in 2009. They put on great shows!

[@tylerplueddemann7140]

She's not dead though

[@randyhanson837]

The band may have hated performing this popular song, but it sure helped lift me up during some of the darkest days of my life. The Out of Time collection of songs is still a lifetime best of all time for me.

[@LeeStuart-ox2rk]

If I could “Like” your comment more than once, I’d do it at least 1,000 times.

[@Adirahell1]

hi, why they have been hated?

[@Adirahell1]

@jamesrowden303 thanks for the answer

[@anthonyhunter6925]

Yep, every time I even see the cover of this album it puts me in a genuinely happy state.

[@steveburke7675]

Guitar guy want's to be anywhere but there.

[@mrbreaker101]

Instant time machine back to the 90s. MTV. School. Homework. All my pals. No cares. Shiny, happy days.

[@ronnieneas]

wow

[@drunclecookie216]

the 90's were great, but I also loved the mid 2000's with Attack of the Show with Olivia Munn, those were the days. I can't believe how those times flew

[@Chief_Coroner]

А сейчас жизнь - дерьмо.

[@smakfu1375]

Thanks for punching me in the feels.

[@JohnBrown-pq9tj]

@ArcticSevenStudio Okay, Russian

[@sergiomarques7253]

This song wouldn't be the same without the voice of Kate Pierson... her voice, her charisma, her energy take it to another level.

[@infinitydreamzz]

​@jondough930sorry but you cannot create that youthful body with surgery neither her natural looking face. She just looks awesome, even more considering she is 43 in the clip

[@funk-n-groovin6779]

Couldn't agree more. At the time I questioned REM's choice, but she made it happen for me.

[@ironnwine12]

I wish I danced like her lmao

[@joseanl]

@@infinitydreamzz wow she was like 11 or 12 years older than Michael, that's a lot and they don't seem that far apart, but to be honest, and I know bc the same happens to me, Stipe was almost bald and that ages you a ton

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

@@infinitydreamzz she’s beautiful but I would have guessed 50’s maybe late 40s. She was indeed great in this.

[@stellajaime3068]

She is one of the Best Female Singers around! Just seen their farewell concert it was amazing bittersweet so sad I’ll miss them dearly

[@bothropslularapius4119]

@@_Clivey A maravilhosa Kate Pierson.

[@mustangmikep51]

the B52's were a TRIP!

[@jamessilva7991]

@@_Clivey and nice other things. Oops.! Sorry!

[@dmw1280]

I get the impression Peter Buck hated filming this. Everyone else is like it’s a job but Kate and Michael Stipe are having a blast.

[@JosephArceLogodesign]

I saw the B52's farewell show and Kate keep having that awesome voice and dance movements, she is the best in Rock history!!

[@eddieedward1986]

REM are one of those bands who appeal to literally everybody. Song is terrific and I think that Kate's vocals really added to the song elevating it to legendary levels.

[@maryrodrigues3643]

Onde anda a Kate??

[@PesdeformigaFormiga-yr6tf]

​@@maryrodrigues3643Nw jersen

[@anaccount8474]

They don't appeal to me. I was a student when this came out and they played it all the time in the student union, I hated it.

[@eddieedward1986]

@@anaccount8474 I stand corrected 😊

[@pam7022]

Kate ❤️❤️❤️

[@Foreignexchanger]

Kate is one of the best hormonist voices I've ever heard. Her voice just makes any other voice resonate alongside.

[@charliekane135]

What voices?

[@matrixphijr]

@@TheSighphiguy What did you call my mother?

[@danielsarn3823]

Kate Pierson is criminally underrated and made this song 10x better than it would have been. She deserves more credit for her great voice.

[@nicholasbruno4808]

truth

[@joshuasingam6841]

Such a distinctive voice

[@noelmajers6369]

@@Dman3827 Those caught my attention first in this video, especially her perfect figure ;-)

[@annem9195]

She’s brilliant. She did that song with Iggy Pop - “Candy”, absolute gold. Lovely to look at but even better to hear. Definitely underrated - & when I listen to some of these so-called “artists”, auto tuned beyond belief, I just shake my head & think “Nah, not interested”.

[@alg11297]

She basically made the song and they knew it. Doesn't she look like she's very short, and her arms are usually covered by sleeves or gloves. Maybe she has a lot of tatoos.

[@SteveinSanFrancisco]

The world needs more shiny happy people

[@giovanni5930]

Unfortunately 😢 are going in the wrong direction till destruction, my friend

[@Jojo-o6o6w]

look up what this song is about lol

[@user-ex2bo6ub4g]

Amen to that❤️

[@jameskent836]

@@giovanni5930no it’s getting better we will come together get away from the negative mindset

[@ChrisS-nj3ye]

This song isn't what you think it means

[@radio愛好家]

I’m Japanese. I listened this song when I taught an English class. This song has always been my favorite song ever since then.

[@ihopenot4931]

🇯🇵❤️

[@watermelonhelmet6854]

Anata no eigo wa sugoi desu. Watashi wa nihongo o benkyō shite imasu... Muzukashī desu

[@vankrelian]

The female singer, Kate Pierson, collaborated with a Japanese artist on a song. Look for NiNa - Happy tomorrow, I guess you'll like it!

[@camerono.3183]

Does the meaning of the song translate well into Japanese? I have read that sarcasm is sometimes lost in translation.

[@dbnd2240]

Cam OK do you think this song is sarcastic?

[@charliekane135]

The 70's, 80's and 90's were the best time EVER to be young, free and alive 🎉🥳🍾🎈👯

[@Karotsy68]

So true I agree 🙂

[@brettscott8288]

Agreed.... politics weren't such an issue then 😢

[@charliekane135]

@@brettscott8288 I was too busy having fun to interest myself in politics ☺️

[@MilitantPrepping]

Definitely here in America, yup! We had it pretty fkn good… shame our government ruined it

[@chickenpotpie4045]

And you selfish fuckers made sure to kick the ladder out behind you.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Their voices go so well together.

[@danaruggia748]

adore kate

[@MikeShultz-g2r]

The song, the entire is production is cool - but my God is Kate at another level. Perfectly natural and flowing. Her energy is captivating.

[@senatorsheev6743]

It's crazy how this song presents as a frivolous, radio-friendly, pop song and then REM drops a key change on you and suddenly its an earnest heartfelt song.

[@agus.tkhfjkn777]

A que te referis con eso?

[@Arrabal02]

​@@agus.tkhfjkn777o enfoque e a elevação no tom na escala músical nas últimas partes. Reafirma a sinceridade e intensifica a canção.

[@A_Frog_from_mars12]

Both a key and time signature change.

[@exercizeyourdemons2705]

Think happy thoughts and become happy. This song has always been uplifting. There's no time to cry, happy, happy. Hold your head up

[@scrumpymanjack]

Kate's voice is on another level - so clear, strong, pure and distinctive.

[@jhcoverdrive9287]

I was young when this came out so I didn’t listen the same way. As an adult I can’t get enough of Kate in this song...I now appreciate the quality of her voice and talent to use it as she does. Nothing against Michael Stipe or the rest of the band

[@Marvellous132]

Is she from the 52s? The voice is so distinctive. I've never seen this video, and now I have I'm making the connection.

[@neochron572]

@@Marvellous132 Yes

[@franknothers4150]

@@jhcoverdrive9287 I love her voice !

[@dutchsailor6620]

@@Marvellous132 yep

[@w8nc82]

Kate's voice in this song still makes me shiver to this day. What a voice!!

[@eduardogalvez1268]

She is a star , and talented girl and thats enought ..

[@roycat2527]

Aha what a beautiful voice

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

She is gorgeous and has an amazing voice!

[@chriswalls5831]

80s

[@johnkelly8416]

One of the most gorgeous red heads ever! Damn..

[@Americanmade616]

This album got me through when my dad died. I listened to this particular song over and over. I was a young man and thank REM so much for helping me through that tough period.

[@pgm1972]

Love the cheesiness and wackiness and everything. Stipes dancing hilarious!

[@johndickson76]

Could never understand why REM weren’t very proud of this song, it’s so uplifting.

[@roderickramsay8538]

They are proud of it but it was supposed to be a bit of a joke. People had been moaning about how REM songs weren't happy pop songs and they were poking fun at both the idea that they *couldn't* write pop songs and the general state of vapid radio pop. But they did it a little too well. It's not what they want people to know their work from. They wouldn't have released a single and done a video if they weren't happy with their work.

[@carterreid6750]

@@roderickramsay8538 "Shiny Happy People Holding Hands" was taken from a North Korean propaganda poster. The song like you said was kind of written on a dare.

[@sygulli5093]

​​@@carterreid6750 I knew that this song was quite political so I was right to add it to my play list of political songs. I thought that it was about America's reliance on SSRU pills like Prozac which is kind of a domestic political issue. I read that it was in response to the book Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel.

[@Eagle4448]

I think it's an artist's folly. They were characterized by making more serious, introspective, deep songs, but then they certainly think that a more "feel good" song de-characterizes their work. Idiocy to think like that... This is being too narrow-minded! I don't see any problem with a "serious" band (which I like) doing something more upbeat sometimes! I see this as something humble and open-minded! Kate Pierson's participation made this song very B52's style... and I don't think it would have been so successful without her!

[@zootsoot2006]

Actually probably their best song. Sometimes when you give up your pretentious seriousness, you come up with something good.

[@adriannamatos865]

This song still makes me smile and tear up. Miss this era ❤️

[@pfisher4562]

You and me both. 🙂💯

[@marlanatschogel8816]

@@pfisher4562 We're here. Together. Live in the moment, every single day. Happy. You know the feeling.

[@SillyCreatureSally]

I constantly watch The Wizard of Oz. It introduced me to the 30s. Jack Haley is now my most favourite actor.

[@lorraineholt9506]

Me too

[@syteanric]

Katie has one of the most distinctive voices in music.

[@jakdan3810]

She's very pretty too.

[@syteanric]

@@jakdan3810 she's 72 years old dude

[@jakdan3810]

@@syteanric O.K. she was very pretty.

[@syteanric]

@@jakdan3810 are you saying older women can't be pretty?

[@harrietthespy2119]

She's just brilliant in every way!

[@williamspindler1603]

This song makes me happy!

[@wozita]

I love their 2 voices that harmonise so well together+ love the voice of the musician with glasses playing contrebass.

[@richommenicolas6165]

The bassist has a very good voice. In this song, and when he sings principaly : "Texarkhana", "Near wild heaven"...

[@talktalk2412]

who is the girl?

[@jamesb1988]

@@talktalk2412 Kate Pierson!

[@jamesb1988]

The one and only Mike Mills! R.E.M's musical theory expert and the most flawless live backing vocalist in all of rock.

[@talktalk2412]

@@jamesb1988 Is she actullt in the band?

[@xaharxeruji3441]

the presence of Kate Pierson in this song brings major impact.

[@NYFMA]

Oh my! here it is 5/10/24 and I just now learned she was in this song!!! :-0

[@lukfoll]

This is real music! Kate Pierson's voice is unparalleled.

[@jameslow5536]

always had the biggest crush on her before I ever saw her face just because of that amazing voice needless to say after seeing her I was head over heels.... to be honest.. still am

[@diablojones]

@@jameslow5536 Right there with ya.

[@glorialowney200]

World got crazy since covid, this song is fun, uplifting, what a gift

[@glorialowney200]

The lady in this is a member of B 52s" love shack"

[@edwardhyde4861]

Judith Durham, previous generation, would have blown her (and many lesser others) off the stage

[@franciscobjorkstrand8627]

Kate Pierson was and still and ICON her voice her moves … I can’t even …love her! #90skid

[@dairenn]

I was too young to appreciate her greatness when this was new but looking back now, Kate Pierson is easily one of the strongest musical performers I've ever seen. Perfect stage presence, memorable voice... She is unforgettable. Once you hear that voice and see that smile, you will be hooked on Kate for life.

[@mynameismaxdowis]

My Mom passed before I understood why she liked this song so much. Thank you so much for helping me understand her through this video.

[@sitosito2362]

:)

[@ashoka9306]

this is supposed to be ironic but the greatest irony is that this song really makes people happy

[@KeyofDavid5778]

I'm here to experience the same happiness . The ironies in the 11K people who gave this incredible song a thumbs down 👎

[@karenfromfinasse8430]

It's funny because this video is almost 30 years old and it' still ironic. Anyone in America who is shiny and happy hasn't been paying attention. We have not attained equality; black people are still being killed by police over and beyond white people, trans folk heroes are denied and rejected from Military service and we have a racist as President.

[@KeyofDavid5778]

@@karenfromfinasse8430 Way to ruin this thread ! Why do you have to bring politics and equate that to people not being shiny happy holding hands ! Everybody doesn't think like you..... Go spew your negativity on another thread .... This song makes a lot of people happy after 30 years and it will the next 30 years if this world lasts that long......your mom didnt teach you... if you don't have anything positive to say Don't say anything at all..... Keep your negativity AND your opinions to yourself .... They should have a separate comment section for the 11K people that thumbs down this video like you. We are the positive people in this world who have a positive outlook . You're a glass half empty person and your name is perfect for you Karen....

[@karenfromfinasse8430]

@@KeyofDavid5778 If one comment on a thread from a music video can set you off, you might need shiny happy medication. Peace and love!

[@KeyofDavid5778]

WRONG.....you're the one that went off on a politicizing RANT ....the idiocracy movie were currently living in thanks to the globalist progressive Leftist Loons in the media ,education and technocratic seats of power . The Most racist propagandized bunch of pseudo- intellectuals in the history of mankind ....Trump Has ZERO to with this Global Nightmare ! Go back and read your post Moron !

[@PapaiDaLuisa]

Banda formidável, música maravilhosa e com a participação luxuosa da Kate Pierson. Coisa linda de se ver!

[@luizbispo5584]

Me remete a minha adolescência ouvia demais essa musica

[@chriskraut2547]

Great Song😊

[@dongriffiths6578]

they sound magical together! uplifts the spirit!

[@davebenny9523]

The Bass players voice mixes in perfectly.

[@freakystyley4000]

Great bass line too (even if he is only miming with the double bass)

[@RhiannaBarr]

Dave Benny his name is Mike Mills

[@dairenn]

Comes into that part like Butter. Just a warm and welcoming sound. I don't know what they were thinking when they were tracking this song in the studio but they were having a great day at work, heh.

[@anthonycantu8879]

You know, this song has always made me feel better, no matter how crappy I may be feeling. It's on my list of "if I was ever stranded on an island" CD.

[@lancelotdufrane]

One of my favorite workout songs.

[@jonathasmendroni6275]

O vocal da Kate Pierson é simplesmente espetacular !!

[@elianealvesdasilvalili7813]

Saudades dos anos 90 como essa música é inesquesivel na minha VIDA

[@lourdesavril4162]

Concordo!!

[@alexalves6264]

A voz dela realmente é maravilhosa ❤

[@barbarabarbara1527]

I bought this CD when my son was two, and we danced so many times lstening to that... Today, for the first time, I danced this song with my 10 and 2 years old grandchildren: wonderful!

[@gesivaldoborges877]

Kkkk happy grandmother

[@mukalukahalawala]

my mom had this cd when i was very young too, and it's one of my earliest memories listening to it in the car with her and singing to this song

[@clinicalpsychologist]

You made my cry sir... I can understand and I remember those days... long gone. It is so sad yet sweet. I don't know

[@kevineubanks859]

Awww the sweet memories.

[@Socute4u]

Sweet 😊

[@wam44]

Everytime I hear Kate's voice I get the chills and goosebumps. She has that effect on me....

[@guillemodred3938]

The woman can sing,, no one sings like Kate

[@NebMunb]

@@guillemodred3938 aye. She has some great pipes.

[@MrDylanet1975]

What's her surname?

[@user-vf1hk6kb3n]

@@MrDylanet1975 shes kate pierson, i believe shes the singer from the b-52s

[@disgruntledpedant2755]

Cuts right through everything.

[@ravenhill_the_crusader_1968]

love this, reminds me of fun times at our christian church back in that time.

[@ruredrider]

Kate's voice is crystal clear and so melodious. B52's rock too.

[@atreyuschronicles8589]

Heck yes. More punk heavy for B-52's and R.E.M. was a college heavy thinking person's band, absolutely RELEVANT today. Start with R.E.M into the night and if your lucky when early morning comes-B-52's till you see the Sunrise. Generally a common best Sunday morning you could ever experience! Too bad the kids now a days will never know that feeling. Sorry Millenials. There was once a time before tinder when you could wake after an adventurous and beautiful meeting with another human being, and you knew it was just you and them and a radio playing in the background. Not some Tinder created hook up, that has you addicted to the next swipe-GROSS.

[@abigailharris2168]

She’s a legend

[@Urko2005]

errm it is from 1991 this video

[@zapkvr]

Malodorous ? Hmmmm

[@nollaigire2367]

Always loved her ❤ ♥ 💕

[@duncanwilson7390]

I love Kate Pierson's voice, she's great in so many different styles of music. I can't belive she's 73 now - time flies!

[@Mark64W]

No way is she 73 !! I bet she is still a beauty now .

[@thegorn]

I would still do her

[@johnraines4952]

Yep, ur over 40🤣

[@seanh514]

@@Mark64W She is!

[@praisegod3768]

NO, NOT possible!!

[@lucasguesser9809]

Dancing past midnight, alone in my house, with a glass of wine and feeling goooood... wish I can soon have a good time with some people with this song

[@taniatinn9072]

Agreed 100%🌞😃

[@hannahmeehan7246]

Me too!

[@hct81]

Sitting around the fire drinking a glass of my home made Pilsner still loving this song.

[@raphaellima2431]

Fun! I Love dance this music!

[@Tombro1856]

Once again some fantastic lyrics from Michael Stipe

[@sanflux]

I’m so glad my mom played this album for us as kids… this song was always my favorite!

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

I got Out Of Time on vinyl for Christmas.

[@Seloyololo5421]

I know right!! My mom also introduced this song to me :))

[@alexifiedtv]

Today, as a 47 years old... I feel the energy of that song way more than in my youth.

[@agedinthesun6689]

No doubt

[@lepanhman]

Totally !

[@daeviant]

I'm about the same age as the girl who brought water to the old man

[@pingpongpaddlehead]

Me too dude!

[@stephenheys6851]

i'm 61 and i once swore "i would not be a nostalgic" but i find myself being just that , i am sure there is good new stuff out their , but i feel so disenchanted with what is mainstream now , i feel it's mostly to music , what paint by numbers is to art

[@JackMellor498]

The irony steaming off this song is frankly a thing of beauty, the irony that despite the fact they loathe it with a passion, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a song with such an uplifting positive vibe in its arrangement. My serotonin level legit goes straight to max when I hear that guitar.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

I thought it was a banjo thanks to Sesame Street, then my brother said it was a mandolin. Turns out it was an electric guitar this whole time while Peter Buck was only playing mandolin to the sound of the guitar for the music video.

[@heavnnnsent]

Yes!!!! Very ironic .... Wonder if the band realizes this....all the children of the world love this song and video..... And so do I. If you haven't grown up by the time you're 63 well then you don't have to!

[@julienhiggins7017]

One of those addictive gems you always return to...

[@jstriker623]

It is addictive. I've already re-played it 10 times, and I'm not even an REM fan😢

[@mariovisk16]

A voz da Kate Pierson toca na alma. Simplesmente fantástica!🇧🇷

[@phzera505]

E nessa época ela já tinha mais de 40. Hoje em dia com mais de 70, ela continua com essa voz incrível de menina de 20.

[@lourdesavril4162]

Condordo plenamente!!

[@neptune9647]

If you translate this to English, 🇧🇷 becomes 🇺🇲

[@tiagolira8742]

@@neptune9647 Kate's voice touch the soul. Simple amazing!

[@its_Sam19]

​@@tiagolira8742 deixa q ele traduz kk

[@alisongalligan3199]

This was my Mum's funeral song 6 months ago, she was 95 and always said, "When I go don't make it a sad day" It was a day full of happy tears and dancing, I just knew she was somewhere close smiling ... 🥰

[@julieclonan2427]

Bless Her Heart ❤

[@chateaupig826]

hopefully you played the video there too

[@jr3503]

Sorry for your loss

[@maureenparisi5808]

Thank you :)

[@melamineflorentine8134]

bless her... she will always be right.. i remember my mother walking me to the first day of first grade.. as I crossed the street I was focused on the crossing guard.. when we reached the corner I turned towards my mother and she was not there.. I turned to see she was standing across the street and she waved to me.. it still brings up tears as I write it.. when I was home later on she said "I will not always be here to take you to the places you need to go.. but I will always be there in your heart forever wherever you go..."

[@Wyldone6984]

If REM didn't want this to be a hit, they shouldn't have had that awesome killer guitar riff. I'm gonna make it a point in life to learn that.

[@1monki]

Peter can't help himself, awesome killer guitar riffs is just who he is

[@BradiKal61]

or have Kate Pierson help out by injecting 80% of the energy that the song has.

[@Tarquin678]

Do it. I'm nowhere near decent, but this is super easy to learn and it made me a little happier.

[@jsrosete84]

it sounds like 100% sitcom music theme to be honest

[@georgeferreira124]

Go!

[@vasilikibantra3493]

Der perfekte Soundtrack für das letzte Wochenende eines meinen Lieblingsjahres! 2024 du wirst vermisst! 💜💜🤗

[@scottscott232]

Oh my good god - Kate Pierson is such an amazing dancer with an amazing voice. Michael Stipe is so talented. What a fantastic team of talented individuals.

[@Galmok18]

Super green!

[@Chef_Alpo]

Can't help but love this song, always been a sucker for a catchy pop tune. It only gets sweeter with nostalgia for a time long gone.

[@anthyhimemiya8780]

Ugh… I have a knee jerk response to “nostalgia” - like: the good old days only see that way because of rosy tinted glasses. The only good thing about the majority of any past time is fewer people and less climate chaos. And maybe the optimism that we’ll fix issues and they will stay fixed.

[@FriendlyCroock]

@@anthyhimemiya8780 Calm ur S down 😂

[@jeffreyg4626]

Wow. Does bring back memories of 1991. I was living on Keystone St. Buffalo, NY. My daughter wasn't even 2 then. Really good family times. My daughter is 28 now.... USA 2019

[@australianguy724]

Jeffrery g not trying to ruin it like an asshole but the songs about the 1989 tiamen square massacre of the students in China,

[@thephantomoftheparadise5666]

I was just being born.

[@jeffreyg4626]

@@thephantomoftheparadise5666 Yeah girl. Yer still so young. Some much to do. So much to learn. I do hope you learn.Peace onto you. Remember this: One world. One humanity. One struggle for our rights. Another world is Possible!!

[@fluoriteheals]

STILL LISTENING TO THIS AND SO MANY OTHER 90's HITS!

[@DevilDave59]

A song that brightens up my world when feeling low.

[@imbored6135]

@Nobody Noone wtf-

[@ygsdhkxjfljoeplsdyt3921]

This bass player have a really nice voice!

[@55bueller]

Amen to that!

[@hexe77100]

"Texarkana" and " near wild heaven" .(both from "Out of time") Mike Mills sang lead vocals on this songs. Really great!!

[@jamesb1988]

szym0n3287 He's an incredible backing vocalist live, he's an absolute perfectionist when he performs. Mike Mills is incredibly underrated when it comes to what made REM so great.

[@flippikat]

Mike Mills is really R.E.M.'s hidden talent, He doesn't often step into the limelight, but when he does the results are always great. (eg their cover of 'Love is all around' that wipes the floor with Wet Wet Wet's limp attempt)

[@danielburkeodonoghue7478]

he is actually always the one in the limelight. himself and michael do all press events and public things. Peter buck stays out of the limelight, and obviously bill

[@coleyoutubechannel]

I wish the band appreciated this song more, I think it is brilliant and one of my faves by them.

[@crystalmason829]

Don’t worry they run this song in the ground at CVS and Walgreens lol 😂

[@robertallen6710]

It was mostly Stipe that hated it

[@Zacksleeps]

she's got a great voice. Nice harmonies

[@0201741]

I know it's not their favourite kind of song but it brings back incredible memories of having a good time. What a fantastic song!

[@CucupSupriatna-yy4nx]

i love it. .

[@zacharyh.9077]

Watching this literally made me so happy.

[@tothatl]

+Zachary H. this is beautiful song. Many dislike it because pop in the 90s (specially REM) was supposed to be moody and depressing. Unlike this song.

[@gregmiller9710]

+tothatl i do like it too, but knowing REM, its more than likely supposed to mean something else... plant it in the ground where the flowers grow? still i like it along with the love song a j alfred ....

[@mathiaspersson8508]

+tothatl Isn't this song ment to be depressing though? I get a sarcastic feeling all over

[@zacharyh.9077]

Mathias Persson I don't know man, I don't get into the deep meanings of songs. I just listen and enjoy, and when I listened to this song and saw this video, I was a happy camper.

[@JohnKobaRuddy]

+Zachary H. nothing wrong with that I'm smiling from ear to ear right now and a minute after this tune I'll be back to me old miserable self

[@SADFORIAN]

It may have already been said, but Mike Mills' backup vocals are what made REM so special.

[@daveswanger2752]

You so right!

[@piercemorton2992]

Absolutely

[@berugaslabor]

Nah dude thats Bill Gates! lol jk

[@joimes]

Maybe but on this occassion Kate Pierson made this song.

[@johndickson76]

Absolutely, near wild heaven is my next stop 😊

[@warrens2022]

One of my favorite vocal songs of all time.

[@neorich59]

Kate Pierson has such an "on the money voice." She sings straight through the note and her contribution to the two songs, she's involved with on "Out of Time," magical!

[@Jesus.is.the.Way.2386]

magical mushroom fly time, breaking wind

[@agent19kentuckypotbaron15]

More like money shot

[@HELLH0WND]

The harmonies by the chick from the B-52s is the best part of the song.

[@M3mphix]

She's always the best part of any song she's in. Her voice is the voice of a goddess that'd have Ariel the Little Mermaid packing her bags on X-Factor.

[@bogglemeister4204]

Ive only just heard this song fpr the first time. I love this. I love our current year where you can watch a music video from the 90s on a flat rectangle that connects you with the world. A world we should work hard to fill with shiny happy people.

[@SelfReflective]

Well said. Keep spreading your good will & love.

[@bogglemeister4204]

SelfReflective we are already on our way. It just gets dark here or there with the politics, the riots and the violence but I have a feeling it will be a better place very soon.

[@williamhusseyjr1143]

I heard this when it first came out...but with the current affairs we see in TV, I felt the need to hear it again.

[@AmosMantyla]

The nostalgia and vocal harmonies always choke me up. This song would not have been the total winner that it was without Kate Pierson.

[@la4316]

Alguém do Brasil ouvindo uma das músicas mais tocadas na radio do Brasil na época?❤️☺️

[@JaquelineSilva-et8ow]

Sim! Sabe do que a música fala?

[@joseromario92]

Eu

[@warllock8064]

Euuu mais não sou da época sou de 2001

[@marcelorodrigues2977]

vim aqui por causa de Tropa de Elite

[@souzascalp5099]

OUVINDO A RÁDIO CIDADE RIO DE JANEIRO TOCANDO AGORA ELE . 18/05/21 ÁS 11:47

[@nickajk1]

Beautiful song that would have never been as great without Kate Pierson singing and in the video she's beautiful

[@ashishnangia]

red ink.

[@robertallen6710]

Stipe looks like he's enjoying making this vid...most peeps don't know he absolutely hated this song...troof!

[@nickajk1]

@@robertallen6710 I'm sure when the song originally came out and was written he loved it it was radio played to death of course he hated it ask any artist their least favorite song and it's the most beaten up by any radio station in the country

[@nickajk1]

@@robertallen6710 who wouldn't enjoy making this video with the beautiful and gorgeous Kate Pearson singing alongside of you oh my god a dream come true

[@dice1296]

@@robertallen6710 he didn't and doesn't hate it. he has said that it wouldn't be a song that he would hold up as an example of a defining r.e.m. song

[@queenb11618]

I do not care if Michael Stipe hates this song , I love it ! ❤❤❤

[@kellyregina593]

I love Rem songs❤❤💜💞

[@BonaFideMama]

It makes me so happy to see all of these glowing comments not only for this song but for Kate as well. I'm here today rewatching this video with my four year old who requests it often. Her name is Kate and she's named after this Kate, one of the only women I've ever felt was deserving of my naming a child after.

[@incanegrodelcampo9357]

This is the most uplifting song that I ever heard in my entire life

[@robertallen6710]

Me too!😊

[@MonoSimio]

I mean, it's satire about the massacre at Tiananmen Square back in the day. But it is genuinely uplifting 🤣

[@raysaza4592]

As a teenager, this song really made me feel good during those awkward years. You can't listen to it and not feel a little happiness about life.

[@wisdomleader85]

You'll get a different feeling once you grow older, presumably satiric.

[@projetor.m.2353]

Well, you know it's about a bunch of people who were killed in protest, right?

[@101Volts]

@@projetor.m.2353 This video's not as clear with the dark meaning as DEVO's "Beautiful World," though. With DEVO's song, it can *mostly* be taken optimistically. The video can't. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2fYZ5pmhbSppZI

[@mariogarv]

One of the happiest sad-tragic songs ever made >;) >XD

[@jjsharp2002]

And you are wrong about this song ❤ Ask me why

[@Diego_Animo]

wow can't believe there was a time where even in pop music there was great singers and real musicians! Unbelievable

[@Etigress]

The world needs this song more than ever right now.

[@davegahan5154]

PREACH! REM needs to go live on this right now WORLD WIDE!!!

[@viveksingh-zj3bg]

This song is about Tiananmen square massacre .

[@NamFlow]

You really didn't understand the meaning of this song, did you? Let me guide you then: _"The main lyric of the track of “shiny happy people holding hands” is dripping in irony and, actually, was forged as an covert political anthem."_

[@Etigress]

@@NamFlow the song can mean something different to everybody, I guess

[@gyobfan22]

@@Etigress True but general music listeners don't seem to see underlying meanings in songs. Look at Bruce Springsteen's Born In The USA, most people thought it was a patriotic US song when it was the complete opposite.

[@Leonidas900]

This song was always in my playlist when i was battle my heroin addiction. The song made me always happy and gave me always a thinker that life can be brighter so i should not give up! Now in february i celebrate 1 year as clean from heroin! Love you all and never give up!❤

[@marcovz1857]

The best for you, best wishes from El Salvador.

[@Leonidas900]

@@marcovz1857 Thank you my friend!❤

[@travisbickle8008]

I will consider that one

[@Leonidas900]

@@travisbickle8008 Do it! And dont forget: You never walk alone!

[@threeisthemagicnumbercalif4540]

2 years clean brother. I’m fat. But overall. Healthy. Proud of you.

[@robpettigrew3308]

The fact that REM hated this song makes me enjoy it that much more

[@overskryllsisilafamille6316]

R.e.m beautiful song and voice .... It's incredible

[@brettdavies5239]

Proof that Kate Pierson should sing backup on every song. Most underrated vocalist in music 🥰

[@IndigoZ0]

underrated??? she's a living legend, and every musician who knows her work, knows she's prime at whatever she does

[@buggernut3643]

@@davebielke6319 She's got a solo album. It should have come much, much sooner.

[@treyjetson5320]

Shes hypnotizing.

[@rogerkay8603]

Fit too x

[@barrett7893]

Hell Yeah! Kate Pierson is a amazing singer! 👩‍🎤

[@l3oozehound]

The 90's were awesome. Makes me happy and sad at the same time haha.

[@nancyyancey9795]

yes it does

[@loljustice31]

Christ almighty, shut up. As someone who went to high school in the '90s I'm so tired of people talking like there was supposedly some period of time where everything was "good" just because it isn't now. If you were a child in the '90s, then your life was better during that time not because it was the '90s but because you were a child; rest assured there's plenty of awful shit at any era, it didn't coincidentally get worse during your own coming of age.

[@l3oozehound]

Rainy Jane Wow, that escalated quickly. Why you getting so pissed at a time where music reminds me of a particular time? Hell yeah it reminds me of good times, and I loved them so why not look back now and then and smile?? It's like you getting married and getting told you can't, years later, look upon that as a bad, or good thing, depending if you're a pain in the ass and he, or she. divorces you and leaves you up shit-creek without a boat, never mind a paddle. Call me crazy but reminding yourself of a cool time period you lived through is better than sitting thinking about bad shit all the time, as opposed to the before mentioned. It's obviously when i was a kid and care-free, but other music also reminds me of when I was in my 20s and when my kid was born etc...is that so fucking bad to reminisce about occasionally? I don't fucking obsess about it so you getting your knickers in a fucked-up knot over something that brings a dude back a few memories for nothing, man....but it's your ride, it's your trip, think as you please but don't assume others should all feel the same.

[@百合フランチェスコ]

+Rainy Jane I was a child in '90. But this song is a tale of successful people. Thus "Shinig happy people". Was really a period of great big hill of hope. The economic of the world was growing. Only few unemployed workers was in west area. And the big wall of the comunism in Germany was broken down. And then for this reasons there was new hope, (not realistic), for a amazing future about a forever, (never ending), climb to the progress. Excuse my poor english. Sorry.

[@palemaster6000]

Music was better in the early 90's as compared to just a few years later. Ugh....

[@mylenerobin5532]

Shiny happy people laughing Meet me in the crowd, people, people Throw your love around, love me, love me Take it into town, happy, happy Put it in the ground where the flowers grow Gold and silver shine Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Everyone around, love them, love them Put it in your hands, take it, take it There's no time to cry, happy, happy Put it in your heart where tomorrow shines Gold and silver shine Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Whoa, here we go Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing Shiny happy people holding hands (people, happy people) Shiny happy people holding hands (people, happy people) Shiny happy people holding hands (people, happy people)

[@bigblurfan]

This song… I love it!!! It makes me so shiny happy!!

[@raulangel4541]

Ideal song for current days. .

[@Smartass_Jedi]

from Kurt Cobain: "I don’t know how that band does what they do. God, they’re the greatest. They've dealt with their success like saints, and they keep delivering great music." About sums it up. One of the greatest bands ever for sure

[@robvonk9131]

Kate looks and sounds absolutely amazing.

[@sjors7750]

Nice woman. Also her earlier work is very nice. Also the one with Iggy.

[@portkembla1955]

She looks great in this. Today's he's 69 yrs old. Where's the time gone.?

[@Roland635CSi]

Might risk to say, she looks the best in this from all clips ever performed in...

[@michaelrawson6261]

Roland635CSi:... loveshack baby!!!

[@johnvine3985]

Such a beautiful woman, intelligent and a fantastic voice. She was 45 when this video was made.

[@JayOlson-tv5cz]

I cannot stop watching this video!!???...she is just wonderfully funny

[@elianafanticellygentille4205]

Época boa..Saudades de quando se faziam música boa. Obrigada meu Deus por ter nascido nos anos 80 e vivido os melhores momentos na decada de 90.

[@sexobscura]

Você tem que estar puxando nossas pernas

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty and enchanting woman ,hello my darling ?

[@lordsxman]

Had to watch this today to help me remember that people are capable of coming together for beautiful things.

[@ChadAbdulJabar]

I thought I was the only one. Thanks!

[@marktulo]

Don’t mean to burst your bubble, but this song is satire about Tianimen Sqaure.

[@ChadAbdulJabar]

mark tulo if you didn't mean to Burt's our bible, what was your aim with this response?

[@pattyburton4051]

oh me too...!!

[@trickiification]

well said and we need some beauty in all this chaos

[@befdoglover1]

Never understood why Michael Stipe, the lead singer himself, hated this song. This was my absolute favorite from them! If it was not for Kate Pearson of the B-52s singing backup, I could understand it, but she knocked it right out of the park! She MADE this song!

[@christianleblanc2842]

IMO Stipe is not a happy person, and therefore doesn't like the song.

[@christianleblanc2842]

Dunno.

[@MedalionDS9]

I think that's kinda the point. The song doesn't work without Katie's voice. And REM was not gonna tour with Katie. And plus it's too saccharine sweet and devoid of anything of substance for such a poetic person like Stipe.

[@aidenfermanagh6207]

@@MedalionDS9 Such a downer like Stipe.

[@MedalionDS9]

@@aidenfermanagh6207 that too

[@maxximus35]

Kate's voice!

[@alxtnt57]

I know she's amazing

[@jussarasilva2550]

Alguém ouvindo essa linda música em 2021...🇧🇷❤️

[@JoaoGabriel-ku1kw]

Nasci em 97 mas parece que ouvindo essa música aí eu vivo a década de 90 inteira 🤣

[@thaisbeatrizlima4467]

Sim! Amo

[@adivaldosilvalima3950]

Adoro época boa

[@evaldoborges9052]

Eu agora

[@delfinabatista9473]

Sim, sempre! A cara do Rio de Janeiro!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@seaside-dn8dp]

When I was in a depressive state a few years ago i listened to this song a few times a day. I know the song was written in a sarcastic Manner but I just love it. Brought light into my day

[@armannvanhelden4884]

Stay happy my friend.

[@seaside-dn8dp]

@@armannvanhelden4884 Cheers mate. Better nowadays but still have periods where I'm unhappy. Getting there though

[@sudilos1172]

Its funny that happy songs like this are most often written due to sarcasm or as an opposing force to personal hardship in the groups or singers/song writers life. I am glad you got better congratulations!

[@phoenixfeedsthefire2894]

Songs can be interpreted in many different ways depending on the person.

[@idid138]

@@seaside-dn8dp you've inspired me

[@andreiaaraujo9554]

Que música eletrizante do R.E.M.,amo muitooooo.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💋💋💋💋💋

[@eduardojuin]

Adoroooooo!!!! Tudo de bom!!!

[@maicoprado2229]

Acho muito massa a voz dela!