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

“Shiny Happy People” from R.E.M.’s critically-acclaimed, 1991 album, "Out Of Time"
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[@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

[@joaosilverio8099]

Who is listening in 2024 ??

[@stevenf1069]

Me 😂

[@mushroom_hatter]

i just did hahahaha

[@basedretard844]

Yes and yes

[@Thegreenjay_yt]

Everyone at walmart or any retail store

[@user-nw4xc1ok4v]

Meeeeeeeeee

[@tjhall9377]

Fun fact: this song was used for the unaired pilot of the pilot for “Friends” before being replaced by “I’ll Be There For You”.

[@mike161087]

Datazo

[@Nessrox444]

I thought it was "the end of the world as we know it" that was used for Friends?

[@SteveinSanFrancisco]

The world needs more shiny happy people

[@giovanni5930]

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

[@user-xj5xp6qz5g]

look up what this song is about lol

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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.

[@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.

[@chucku.farley616]

Correcto Amundo ..

[@BIGIFANDYELLOWCARD]

REM hated this song with a passion and only wrote it as a joke mocking the executives who asked them for a "happy song". They didn't expect it to be a hit.

[@Oolon_Colluphid]

To the point where they didn't include it on their greatest hits album. They said it was for children to access their music, but not a serious song........

[@justaguyiguess910]

As far as I recall, they took the phrase "shiny happy people" from Chinese propaganda. It's clear to see the sarcasm in this song and I love it for that, but they nailed the earworm style of music too well and I find it annoying as hell now.

[@steveallen525]

Somehow I can't find myself feeling to bad for them.

[@OscarRendonAldaraca]

So the old man represents the executives in the video, and the younger people dummies enjoying life but without thinking.

[@chlebajatro]

Thnx cpt.

[@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.

[@scooterbob1408]

8 plus years sober. Thank you, happy, shiny people 😊😅

[@planb1853]

U go lad keep strong 💪

[@jodyenright3050]

Well done mate

[@cupcakeadventures8770]

Congratulations so proud of you God bless you

[@batistapontesdeoliveira2211]

Yes.

[@chrisfelty408]

I don't know how many people read credits but I do Congratulations

[@chantalfibrohope]

Introducing my 11 year old daughter to this in 2024! Timeless!

[@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.

[@jamesrowden303]

I bet they didn't hate the cash sluicing in from this song.

[@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?

[@jamesrowden303]

They? The song is disliked by Micheal Stipe. Probably because it's happy, the lyrics are clear and it isn't pretentious.@@Adirahell1

[@Adirahell1]

@@jamesrowden303 thanks for the answer

[@user-hm9vw1of3t]

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?

[@dfoos]

I read an article that described Katie Pierson as the personification of a ray of sunshine. I agree.

[@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.

[@colasquirrel79yearsago]

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

[@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..."

[@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 ❤ ♥ 💕

[@danielabuonocore1195]

I remember this song from the nineties.. Very happy time I was at University.. Travels.. Loves.. My youth.. Now I'm 51 and I can't help but. Feeling sad for those times gone.

[@user-le9ve9rl5k]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@dl9186]

I wish the world could be more like the people in this video. It be a better place.

[@mikebunch3189]

that would be great . sadly , the world is getting ready to bitch slap each of us ......

[@maryrodrigues3643]

Alguém aí vendo esse maravilhoso vídeo em fevereiro de 2024??❤

[@miltonjr6154]

[@eduardomaguiar9068]

Aqui em 10/02/24 , sábado de carnaval , apreciando esta obra prima

[@flavioprimao6981]

Opaaaa

[@Raelyn976]

Oh yeah

[@panaceiadigital]

👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@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.

[@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

[@Robin_Hood054]

*Anyone* *watching* *this* *in* *2024* *.*

[@KwangMarkEleven]

Yes, sir!

[@panoideriver4699]

Cant stop watching. One of my Fav songs

[@bushwood]

No. Wait...

[@tightlondon]

Most definitely my good man

[@emanuelleduarte2617]

Eu 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@JIMMYGGENT477BOBANDRON]

I was 24 years old when the song came out in 1991

[@joejoe7212]

Jimmy is that when you Discovered something about yourself ❤❤

[@justafan3335]

Good

[@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! 👩‍🎤

[@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 😊

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

I remember as a kid being driven to a holiday site and this was playing on the radio. Now I’m older and I can’t help but smile whenever I hear this song.

[@ukulelelab4219]

Mike Mills and Kate Pierson's backing vocals are so good

[@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!!

[@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

[@Halion1990]

man shes pretty.

[@jeanfrancoisboisvert7839]

Very much so. A true Southern belle. ❤

[@SuperSTARWARS4ever]

Soon be 71 - such a HAPPY SONG

[@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..

[@alexifiedtv]

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

[@agedinthesun6689]

No doubt

[@leon15776]

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

[@andrewgriffin2758]

I'll be listening in 2044 😊

[@danielaldersley389]

I know the band hated this song but it has stood the test of time we’ll, the video is cool and it reminds me of happy times in the early 90s when there was hope for the future.

[@YuNo232]

This is the wedding song from my parents, they even engraved "shiny happy people" in their wedding rings... They've been divorced for over 13 years now. Happy people indeed.

[@joribeiro6909]

Amoooo

[@julietravelsthecosmos1905]

☺❤

[@avinotion]

Now it's fitting! ...for over 13 years, that is.

[@brokenwingbird2552]

sure

[@emiliomarbanjr]

Yea man, that's just how it goes.

[@wozita]

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

[@kurtb1234]

I’m a Gen X and this song brings back simple memories of the 90s when life is not as crazy and weird. And messed up like it is today where people can be people and kids can have a childhood.

[@oronk60]

I hear this at work almost everyday, just yesterday I realised there was a sadness to the song and that I recognised his voice.

[@alecrichards8574]

Even if the band did this jokingly, it's honestly one of the most feel good optimistic songs ever. If aliens pick a random song to judge humanity by, I hope this is the one =)

[@ando.niyuen]

for sure. love me some ironic bangers.

[@chrisdayton35]

That’s a funny comment because Michael Stipe literally said that if he had to send one R.E.M. song into outer space this would not be it

[@alecrichards8574]

@@chrisdayton35 ha! I didn't know that, I guess I beg to differ =)

[@devin7038]

@@chrisdayton35 Stipes a bit of a downer and this song's over the top happy so no surprise there. As and adult its clear as day what they were getting at, but I still love the fake optimism.

[@bradtorville5526]

Then they'll be in for some real disappointment once they finally meet us.

[@bruceohandley2024]

Kate Pierson was pushing 44 in this and even at that age, I still think she is one of the most gorgeous women in music.

[@colins1316]

Kate Pierson is a infectious Ball of Joyful Energy, and incredibly Beautiful !!

[@doowappable]

I was so in love with her in this as a teen! Shes so pretty and happy and that lovely smile!

[@adamgraham2860]

I am gay and I fancy her! She is stunning!

[@bruceohandley2024]

@@adamgraham2860 If I were gay and saw her in person, I don't think I would be gay for very long! lol

[@adamgraham2860]

@@bruceohandley2024 fair point 😄

[@HybridDivide]

There's an undercurrent of darkness to this song that I don't think a lot of people notice. It's subtle, but it's there.

[@anothernrg8274]

Yeah, the way all is too happy, it feels uncanny, and the male singer's lyrical delivery. Probably has to do with the song's backstory

[@kajsagauza]

"Put it in the ground where the flowers grow"

[@tallsoldier]

Well it was written after they saw a propaganda poster. Knowing that changes the song at least for me.

[@kajsagauza]

@@tallsoldier actually, it is just an urban legend

[@Dilkingt0nne]

It’s nothing so deep or meaningful, it’s a piss take at the expense of their record company who asked them to do a ‘happy song’ so they did this. That’s literally it. It’s funny really

[@indhiraviana6892]

Amooo!!! ouvindo em 2024 e pra sempre

[@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?

[@TheWiseMonkey8888]

0:44 & 1:51 ... :D

[@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

[@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

[@stevengolden1154]

Kate has one of the greatest voices ever and her stage presence unbelievable

[@truthjustice6454]

A bygone era when collaborations of genius and beauty transcended everything. A compelling, if unsustainable illusion

[@Dan.of.the.dungeon]

I miss people smiling while they sing. I miss people smiling.

[@corey-bird3489]

Say no more: I have recently uploaded Smokey Mountain Boy with a true grin, not painted!

[@dementiabidenfallingontheb6712]

Unfortunately, it's illegal to smile anymore with a mask on your face. Those masks had better go away forever unless the powers that be want a national revolt on their hands.

[@johnynoway9127]

@@dementiabidenfallingontheb6712 you mean the masks as in... for corona? or the masks people wear every day pretending to be happy but are sad inside?

[@eduardogalvez1268]

I miss seing People no ating , i miss every day in the 90's thats why i miss all my brothers

[@williamg209two]

@@corey-bird3489 fuck off with your advert

[@thomasdahlquist7119]

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 😊

[@alefunzouzzle4049]

This should be the world's anthem. Stop wars, hate, and hunger. We need a global love movement ✌🏽❤️☮️

[@michaelfrohn6119]

I want to see shiny happy people every day!!!

[@michaelfrohn6119]

Michael Frohn and Jesus Christ!!!

[@joejoe7212]

Mike or in you 😂😂

[@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.

[@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!

[@Grow_and_Unite]

The world needs this today more than ever. Happiness, Peace, Love and Understanding 💛 May an abundance of happiness and love come your way. Act with the kindness of your hearts.

[@jamiesehdev2663]

Reminds me of my youth being 14 and exploring my feelings and the world around me... And I was a happy person indeed.... Enjoy your youth kids...

[@rozzie101]

The fact that the singer, R.E M. and R.E.M. fans hate this song, makes me love it more...

[@js09js09]

It wasn't the usual REM type of song. It is more similar to a B-52s song.

[@PatGarvey]

I have listened to and loved REM since about 83-84. This is one of my favorites.

[@SonicCrakpot]

In other words, you're a hipster.

[@jcavazos7559]

It ain't that bad except for the middle part and the intro which are boring.

[@briankenney9528]

The bassist actually likes it

[@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!!

[@MaiLev]

Growing up in Israel during the golf war the Israeli tv played this song 10 times a day to cheer up the country, I love this song so much!

[@iristaizi]

ביחד ננצח. עם ישראל חי.

[@albertoalmeida3424]

Supermarket song. Artificial smiles. Just propaganda. I'm sorry for what you went through.

[@MaiLev]

@@albertoalmeida3424 worked on me 😆

[@Mattwest1985]

This guy is an amazing songwriter! Lol he could sing about anything and make it witty and clever 😂🤌🏻

[@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

[@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]

:)

[@duckbee_custard]

the woman they sing with here always reminds me of my big sister ♡ she always brings happiness into the room with her, she’s like an angel ♡

[@morriswebb9001]

i can't believe people don't love it

[@althepsyphros3314]

they dont get the irony

[@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.

[@user-yuri_Franck]

+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....

[@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.

[@xferaaaa]

The sadness in this song is overwhelming. Love it.

[@michaelpurvis1492]

I think the world would be a better place if we listened to more of this music in 2024 🌎❤

[@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

[@SMEXIIDORK248]

anyone else in love with Kate Pierson? Is it just me or did Kate Pierson make this music video AWESOME?!

[@cargo71]

This video, Love Shack and Candy made me fall in love with Kate Pierson...

[@arniet1]

Yes I'm in love with her too. I think they should clone her

[@eduardocervantesaca]

She did, she is amazing

[@rogeliogonzalez5293]

Loved her from the moment I saw here many, many years ago. Indeed.

[@bacon81]

Yasssssss!

[@jasonmcgrath1529]

When you go to mock the executives and accidentally create a hit. This song is the recipe for magic.

[@mygodmanm3008]

This song just came on tv and it gave a feeling that i haven't had from music in a long time. Like that shiver u get when u hear something amazing.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Their voices go so well together.

[@danaruggia748]

adore kate

[@ohlouda954]

come on how can you not smile during this

[@binosho]

SHHIIIINNNYY HAPPPYYYY PPEEOOOOPLEEE WEEE

[@ohlouda954]

Cedillallidec fun

[@ohlouda954]

***** i know that but if you get past the video and the whole message behind it, it can be a very pleasant song.

[@paulthetallsigma1552]

oh louda I smiled and clapped my way through it all...

[@billhicks123]

oh louda because everybody hurts!.

[@donnieblanko]

It's a beautiful fun song that brightens up your day. 😄

[@Melsharpe95]

It's about the rise of Prozac prescriptions in America. Listen to the lyrics. 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

[@niputaideaqueponer]

just like your comment!

[@Oi40ozCasualty]

It wasn't the song they wanted to play. But it was the song we needed to hear.

[@armstrongcedeno1062]

One of the last videos I played for my mother at the hospital one sunday afternoon before she finally passed away the next day at about noon. She had a long battle with cancer. I thank God she died peacefully and painlessly on April 29th of 2019. Thanks mother for all you did for me. Gracias por todas las buenas memorias que conservo de ti, mama'. I will see you in the resurrection. Descansa.

[@sees239]

Rest in peace to your mother my friend. I wish you good health.

[@armstrongcedeno1062]

@@sees239Thanks very much. I appreciate it. Life is so precious that we don't want to give up on it. Wish we could turn minutes into decades and so forth. Our loving heavenly father loves his creation and has promised to restore humankind to his original purpose. It's all written for our instruction in his word that mentions how the new earth is going to be like and all faithful god fearing people will enjoy his blessings during and after the resurrection.

[@LuisSodaStCarp]

Sad ;'(

[@LuisSodaStCarp]

Aunque en algún momento nos iremos a reencontrar con nuestros seres queridos en algún lugar mucho más maravilloso. Ella debio estar orgullosa de tener un hijo como tu.. saludos! Y paz a tu alma.

[@armstrongcedeno1062]

Muchas gracias. Me gusta estudiar las escrituras sagradas y sin necesidad de argumentar el misterioso asunto de donde estan los muertos, hay escrituras biblicas que lo explican muy claramente . Por ejemplo: Eclesiastes 9: 5,6 y 10 ~2 Pedro 3:13 ~Juan 5: 28,29 ~1 corintios 15: 26 y Revelacion 21:3,4. Jesucristo resucito' a Lazaro, a una nina de 12 anos y al hijito de una viuda para mostrar que el y su padre tienen autoridad sobre la muerte y pueden reconstruir a una persona no importa cuanto tiempo se haya dormido en la muerte. Si nos iremos a encontrar sera' en la resurreccion en el future aqui en la tierra bajo un gobierno especial ( Daniel 2:44 ) @@LuisSodaStCarp

[@jimbo69secret]

sadness hidden in this song

[@InsanityOverboard]

yeah actually I don't understand why so many miss it. Happiness in the video is fake as hell.

[@rondal3002]

ok, I read a response that suggested I close my eyes and listen. Now I get it. Michael Stipe is a deep soul. All of his songs have hidden and multiple meanings about life. So w my eyes shut, I listened. My insight is that this was written and produced in the early 90s. That's when anti depressants had just become the new rage. Take a pill and you don't have to feel sad anymore, you can just be in la la land happiness and not let life get you down. We can all be shiny, happy people holding hands. Great idea to shut my eyes and listen

[@scrapy3211]

Is the old man at the beginning of the video, riding the bicycle suppose to represent God? As this song another blasphemous attack at God and the Bible and how it says there will no longer be tears or sadness in heaven?

[@CaptainMorgan_CommanderPotts]

Maybe, minus the blasphemous part. I think it means that God works hard for all of us but some of us don't acknowledge it, but some really care. The meaning of the song is, as the bright timbre and lyrics suggest, is to not afraid to spread positivity and appreciation for the love, life, and things we have. I don't understand how on Earth this song would appear blasphemous?

[@jesse_cole]

Lavernius Tucker Nah. There's no such thing as "god."

[@tylerdumpgaming123]

I found it after 6 yrs of searching I finally found it

[@Virginia22793]

it took you 6 years to type this in the search bar?

[@aestheteurbana3725]

@@Virginia22793it took me like 16 years to find it again lol

[@Ribby00]

I love that REM created a song they hated, and yet it's one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@matheusdiasg.soares6416]

Kate was over 40 year-old that time. Amazing!

[@barrylongden7]

Matheus Dias G. Soares I would!

[@epicmetod]

This teenage 3:42 now in her 40's. mind blewn.

[@pixnstix]

bryn eka She is a pretty girl, and comfortable in her natural beauty. Notice that she doesn't shave her underarms.

[@Jeffreykum]

Is kate still living ?

[@Impailer67]

very few folks from normaltown -athens shave anything

[@robpettigrew3308]

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

[@MrWillyWonka]

I absolutely LOVE their dancing in this. Especially at 2:43 when everyone comes in.

[@stevengolden1154]

If this doesn't make you jump up and down and smile you are either deaf or dead... what a classic song and vid

[@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!

[@lucypawlett4322]

my dad used to play this song to me when i was like 3 years old, sadly i forgot what it was called, i literally interrogated him until we remembered what it was called and i started crying. this was one of me and my grandads favourite songs before he died. i will always love this song with all of my heart 💗

[@super-intelligentastrology3572]

REM song has the ability to make you cry ... along w the vids

[@schneiderjudit2650]

please take heart their is eternalife in our Lord and Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. Lord and Savior of all.THe Lord Jesus Christ loves you and your family.

[@sherrix6881]

Such a banga you didn’t even know the name 🤡🤡

[@LemonCurry201]

Very sweet! Don’t think that’s how REM intended it, but they couldn’t help writing pretty, fun songs.

[@sherrix6881]

@@schneiderjudit2650 Loada shit lol

[@misstoots]

I literally love this song so much the guitar riff is fantastical

[@racebiketuner]

I believe R.E.M. did not give Kate Pierson any direction. A great example of what happens when you don't micromanage talented people!

[@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.

[@serenaoddo7500]

My dad died last year, "Out Of Time" was his favorite album. I remember our summers in Sicily where we used to listen to that album every day in our trips in the car. Actually a song that's supposed to make me happy, makes me burst in tears. I miss u dad

[@kiapxlizzi]

Same here!! stay strong, coraggio...

[@serenaoddo7500]

Chiara Polizzi grazie ❤

[@johncunningham5145]

Your father will always live on in the way he changed you and how you go through live and treat others. There is an immortality in that.

[@lucainsubria3298]

Serena Oddo a big hug from north italy (milano)

[@serenaoddo7500]

Luca Insubria Grazie! 💕

[@Robin_Hood054]

*Absolutely* *Masterpiece* *.*

[@SlayersGaming]

Is it just me or did Kate Pierson make this music video AWESOME?!

[@jonathanmacneil4359]

Slayers Gaming she makes everything awesome, some set of lungs on her..

[@buddygottvideos]

She made it incredibly awesome!

[@JohnBrown-pq9tj]

Yeah, she's just so earnestly bubbly.

[@zombiewoof5257]

She sure did!

[@ChristopherUSSmith]

R.E.M. should have worked with the B-52s more often.