Springsteen/Rem man on the moon

Bruce Springsteen and Rem during vote for change concert in Washington. One of the greatest duets ever.
Watch Springsteen shaking his hips during the Elvis bit, hilarious.

[@cmtrain1]

Almost nobody has the stage presence to live with Bruce on stage but Michael Stipe does, an amazing performance

[@josbruls]

Michael Stipe is a true beat poet and a great performer.

[@rodagars3301]

Love Bruce but… he can’t match this bloke

[@johnnyscans]

bruce and michael both look so pumped to be playing this together. two american legends

[@gordongrant444]

Springsteen's guitar playing and singing really took this to another level- a lot more powerful, punchy, a little darker. Loved it

[@mwanaweingoo]

nobody can sing better than stipe. i love his voice

[@allencollins6031]

Totally unique

[@seanh4841]

Absolutely

[@cherylkennedy518]

Debatable. But NO ON bounces like michael

[@aaronfc02]

Bono

[@cherylkennedy518]

no one bounces better either

[@binghamfan78]

I love how Bruce put his best out there but still respected this was Michael and the rest of REM's show. No ego.

[@miguelbravo2066]

Michael and REM payed respect playing and singing Bruce´s "Because the night" in the same concert. T´was amazing too.

[@tperran]

Still get goose bumps thinking about that night! The Boss, R.E.M, Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band, John Fogerty, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, John Mellencamp, Keb Mo, Babyface, and the Dixie Chicks. Once in a lifetime event!

[@johnspinelli9396]

Where was that at? That's crazy

[@remnrone]

Michael and Bruce are two very different singers and persons. Its amazing that they made this work so well

[@eckpolmick5080]

No problem, Bruce is a gentleman

[@pedropedrocki6317]

That is what talented artists do.

[@SuzzyStohelit]

Michael and Bruce play to the audience like a preacher on a hot Sunday afternoon.... that's talent

[@davdmansell3130]

Isn't it just!

[@SuzzyStohelit]

@@davdmansell3130 hi there, as you probably Noticed by my 3 previous posts on the same subject, I bet you know that I am the Queen of redundancy when I get excited

[@reacher55]

Perfect

[@clarebriggs8169]

100%

[@rexxeast7419]

man they are sure having fun 😂😅😮❤❤❤😂😢

[@McElhinney65]

What a front man Stipe is. You can't take your eyes off him. He lives the music - live Freddie.

[@scottwilson3741]

The combination I never knew I needed but should've been begging 4. 2 of my all time favs on 1 of my favorite songs.

[@venedenn1]

One thing about Springsteen that gets overlooked a lot: this guy is an extremely underrated lead guitar player

[@awboat]

uh, no, he's not even that good.

[@user-gr8bu5lo8n]

Yeah. Sure. Underrated.

[@joycebunn6045]

Agree

[@soniarodriguez6651]

Oh my god, Michael's voice is amazing.

[@zippidog]

Peter letting the Boss play lead is beyond badass

[@Dreez76]

Bruce has a perfect voice for this song. I don't like when singers makes covers, but in this case, i WANT one..

[@Upstairsforpete]

I love the way Stipe has the crowd under control at the start , he almost "raises his game " because Bruce is in tow ...great stuff , I miss REM

[@Dreez76]

This song fits Bruce like a glove, and its scary how well they combine.

[@PC3900]

I remember in 1991 reading a small article in the SF Chronicle about the revival showing of the 1980 Andy Kaufman film "Heartbleeps", and being profoundly saddened that he had essentially been completely forgotten in the seven years since his death. This magnificent, timeless song came out a year later, and permanently rescued his memory. I imagine he would be completely blown away by the beautiful randomness of it all.

[@rafega333]

i noticed that every song that bruce sings make it his own...one of the best performers of the last 40 years...

[@anitahardesty2163]

Michael has such an amazing voice!!! I forgot how great this band was!!! Great performance!! How awesome Bruce on guitar!! ❤

[@humboldtus]

I'd sell my soul to have been there and see these two music gods together. How could any arena hold such talent at the same time?

[@Nancy94705]

I saw the St. Paul stop on this Vote for Change tour. Of course Man on the Moon with Springsteen backing up REM was amazing. We also got a guest performance from "a Canadian in the house," who happened to be Neil Young. It was the most incredible concert throughout!

[@humboldtus]

@@Nancy94705 I did see Neil Young once. The walls in the building were dripping wet after the show because he rocked so hard. Most amazing show I ever been in.

[@laurafarina5311]

I was there, it was heaven.

[@RRPounder]

I saw Bruce and REM do this in Cleveland. They blew the roof off of the place. Definitely the best song I ever saw performed live

[@LauraFarinaHoya]

@@RRPounder agree pretty special (in DC)

[@biminitwst]

I NEVER get tired of this. There is a reason these guys (and Andy) are stars.

[@kobayashiMaroo]

Bruce Springsteen: So, uh, Peter . . . what should I play on this? Peter Buck: Whatever the hell you want to, man!

[@windiego77]

Michael and Bruce Together.... Simply Fantastic!

[@somaditya75]

What a brilliant performance...audience and musicians enjoyed equally...that's what music is all about...

[@bonolee07]

Bruce can play anything...one of the most underrated guitarists of all time as well as a songwriting legend

[@N1120A]

Bruce with that Buck/Springsteen mash up solo was genius on this. And his voice was just so complimentary with Michael and Mike.

[@robertbykowski1398]

Just a beautiful, heartfelt performance. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@azure620]

FANTASTIC! Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe are two of my absolute favorites. I love Michael Stipe's dancing in this vid.. haha you can tell he's having a great time

[@sh230968]

Stipe has a great, gifted voice. He knows the art of singing. Exceptional lyricist too.

[@franciscovazquezquinteiro1476]

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[@franciscovazquezquinteiro1476]

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[@bichettevirgino6664]

Mikael et BRUCE ensembles c'est indescriptible tellement belles leurs voix . superbe 👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@thndrd57]

I can't get enuff of this one...between Bruce, his talent, his awesome axe playing & just "being"...& Michael's antics...what an unlikely, but amazing pair...who'da thunk it ?!?

[@walleyrange]

This is incredible. Great song, nice contribution from Bruce

[@bichettevirgino6664]

Deux monstres sacrés sur scène indescriptible super ils se complètent avec talent 👍🥰😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@daveconlin8342]

WOW!!! Fantastic version.

[@kevos65]

magic to see a great artist enjoying rocking to another great artists music....xcellent..

[@handsomestik]

Goddamn that was great.

[@TristanandIsolt]

Michael really brings the energy even when he's not singing.

[@raf08raf84]

This version is awesome. I listen to it over and over again. I wish I could have seen it live. Great performance!!!!

[@Balenza345]

Two supreme musical masters at work.

[@jerryoshea3116]

Wow,I couldn't have imagined that they could blend&play together so well..A real treat &good to see Michael stipe enjoying himself..and Bruce Springsteen doing what he has always done..Fantastic..

[@frankthomas9476]

Love REM. Love the Boss. This is spectacular 😁💖💥❤️😃

[@cherylkennedy518]

Saw this in 2004 in Detroit at the JLA. Still The Best Set Ever. Bonus with the Chicks and Fogerty showing up to sing Mary's Place as a finale

[@Ragamuffin64]

How did we survive without Internet? Fantastic duet! Never even heard of it being done!

[@jamesbrennan6631]

What versatility! Taking a basically cerebral song and changing it into a visceral rocker!

[@lenas1035]

God my two most favorite singer/band playing my most favorite song. I'm dying this is great.

[@sallyewing3185]

Yea I know,we are blessed -Sofieann B.

[@joycebunn6045]

Michael and Bruce magnificent love ❤❤❤ Bruce you and stipe were great❤❤❤❤❤

[@ritaroquetto5658]

Simply sensational!!!!! A true show in the strictest sense of the word. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@tsefcik]

Wow - I already loved this song, but this version is incredible. There's a haunting quality about the verse that kind-of sounds like "I'm On Fire" to me. Totally fits Bruce. I wish there was a live album recording of this show out there somewhere to buy!

[@Truthiness231]

I don't think there is anything greater in music than seeing the joy of the artists as they play it. Fantastic set, I love it! +1

[@MrJonL83]

12 year's late. But now I've seen this PERFECT Performance. Thank you for posting.

[@nowonderI4get]

"Mott the Hoople" - now that's a blast from the past.

[@FirewindII]

So's Whist.

[@shayfarren2813]

This song is the literal representation of my childhood as I remember my dad playing it to me as a 3 year old, so much love for this song

[@guapoviejo9135]

Shay Farren : I'm just laughin' cuz I played this for my kids when it came out. Life without music is incomprehensible to me. I don't want to go there.

[@miguelbravo2066]

Your dad is a great dad, there can not be a good parenting if dads don´t teach their children well and your dad sure he did.

[@ErisRising]

I favorited this one months ago, and I still come back and watch it regularly. What an oddball and yet perfect combination of talent.

[@cherylbreuer8388]

Can you imagine these 2 together?! My gosh, what a pair! Luv it! REM is so underrated and Stiles.

[@RockfrdDrm]

First time I've seen this. My respect for Bruce went up by 1000%

[@XcatisX]

Probably the best performance REM has ever given. I like this better then even their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame show.

[@guapoviejo9135]

WOW.I have seen Bruce in concert three times, bit it's easy to see how invested he is in this concert: this isn't his song; this isn't even in his key. And Bruce is legendary for how much of himself he gives when he is on stage. But I have never quite seen Bruce play with this much intensity in his guitar playing as he does here. God I love this man. Michael is damn good, too. But Bruce, WOW.

[@jkstock04]

I would have paid serious money to see this show.....REM and Springsteen...2 of the greatest of all time.

[@lolantui]

Saw this in Orlando. How can you not love both Springsteen & Stipe?????

[@elijahspices122]

It doesn't get any f**king better than this. Priceless Performance!

[@astroandyborgloh]

Really great, thanks for posting this! REM are fantastic, and remained so down to earth, unbelievable!

[@Boomkap08]

Zwei Giganten des Musikgeschäfts auf einer Bühne. Geile Sache. Sowas sollte es öfters geben.

[@RobTibbetts92]

Wow.Just wow. R.E.M+Bruce Springsteen= Epic! WOw

[@MariaPratiwiU2]

love you Michael Stipe, love you Bruce! wow..

[@martinotoole4097]

Maria if I was 25 years younger I'd kneel at your feet, with flowers And feel dumb but proud as well As life counts down the hours And the smile says I can face heĺl

[@SuzzyStohelit]

Michael Stipe plays with great joy. I really love the way he does that Elvis the pelvis move. Are we having fun? yep

[@johnspinelli9396]

Awesome combo Springsteen and REM 😮

[@massivebeatzz]

OMG...BRUCE sings it with this unbelievable voice !!!!! just HIM...so unique..it touches people i guess..that's why people keep commenting on him... soft , powerful...all in one... he means it.. just what would it be BRUCE and ELVIS together...two different worlds..yet... damnit..just had an idea for a remix...

[@memelord420blazeit8]

2 of the best for the price of none..WOW

[@jaytouhey109]

The Boss with the Sauce. Yeah yeah yeah.

[@helenbrowne5129]

Jay Touhey n

[@markswain365]

Stipe is incredible ! What a talent !

[@crlightfoot]

If I were to see this song live, this is how I would want it!

[@biminitwst]

I've been into music for about a hundred years, and that song just knocks me out every time I hear it. This just may be my favorite version, so I'm over the moon here. Thanks, Steff.

[@cater2222]

I watch this at least once a month. Unreeeeeeeeeal

[@tonimitev5404]

I watch this once in every 6 minutes:)

[@anncartner3393]

Me too

[@AlecKronicle]

two of the best artists of the last century together. classic

[@richardwood3499]

Was in a store and this song (REM version) was playing, went home and youtubed, Man on the Moon and this was the choice I selected - O M G, What A Gem! Awesome, can't believe I've never heard this before. Michael and Bruce, two of the greatest together with a GREAT song.

[@garybowers1046]

always be a Springsteen guy, but Stipe was great!

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[@danielday1306]

two great talents at once! YEAH BABY!!!

[@orgillmathew]

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[@jamesb1988]

What an amazing combination! Never would have guessed it'd be this good. Plus Mike Mills' backing vocals are incredible.

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[@maggiesanders294]

Just found this - brilliant...... just brilliant .... now 2022!!!!.

[@john9944]

What a great song. What a great version. Miss you Andy.

[@RemoteAbductionArm]

Um, how did I miss this? Has to be at least 15 years old. Anyway,

[@sarastrom4041]

I agree one of the best duets ever. SO amazing!!!!

[@McElhinney65]

You could never bore of watching this - unbelievable.

[@HisAirness14]

All of those solos by Bruce where absolutely stunning, best sound I have ever gotten the chance to hear & feel.

[@samsanchez7453]

Springsteen as a guitarist is highly underrated. See his duet with Guitar Virtuoso Tom Morello on "Ghost of Tom Joad" and Bruce holds his own on his solos until of course you get to the end and Morello goes absolutely nuts...but just wish these guys would actually care for America first candidates, not commies like Obama, Biden, Hildebeast etc.

[@virginiahaas5126]

THAT WAS CRAZY AWESOME!!💜

[@beyonderom]

He is a true artist.

[@HacjienceYukona]

Great solos from the Boss!

[@NRLong]

Damn, I keep coming back to this. How I would have loved to have been there.

[@sebbe91]

R.E.M. was such a great band.

[@mikesternmike]

Never seen Bruce play with REM WOW!!! Mindless dance music kids listen to today that has no heart no soul. This really is as good as it gets

[@u23421]

Here they are...the best american band and the best american singer of the last 30 years together!!

[@braxtontiger]

Not at all forced. They were clearly having a good time together. Sounds great.

[@gigi-jc9ux]

FANTASTICA

[@kindnessfirst9670]

I saw Bruce in 1980 and REM in 1985.

[@SScorpio15]

These are the two of the finest American song writers and musicians ever! A definate pick me up... a song dedication to the late Andy K!

[@musaeric4421]

This is one of the best performances

[@marialuisabelles8520]

no me canso nunca de escucharles son insuperables me hacéis la vida mas soportable

[@stevehubbard1461]

Oh my goodness, never seen this before.! Two of the greats singing together, just wonderful. Hell I just wish that I had been there, it must have been like two gods getting together!!

[@jeffreyday2414]

I've never seen Stipe having so much fun and I first saw them live in 1983.

[@sofieewing5967]

brilliant men

[@user-wx9ky9lr1y]

Fabulous post-love them both