This is not only my favorite song from Murmur (itself a masterpiece), not only one of my favorite R.E.M. songs but one of my favorite songs ever!!!

Greatest song they ever did. Sums it all up. If you followed them from beginning it’ll make sense

Seeing R.E.M. playing live is an AMAZING experience!!! I saw them two years ago for the accelerate tour in Mexico...you have no idea their energy while playing live.... it's obvious the years and years of experience they've got to be where they are now... love them as well as this amazing song

Saw this performed at the Rainbow in Denver summer '83. Stood near the stage -- Peter Buck to my right and Micheal Stipe to the left. Always thought this was the song that "Murmur" was about. Thanks so much for bringing the memory back.

Actually had the pleasure of meeting and hanging w/Bill Berry and Mike Mills a couple of times in the early 90s. At some point, I mentioned to BB that “Shaking Through” was my favorite song of theirs. He seemed genuinely(and pleasantly) surprised saying “Really?? I don’t hear that choice very often!”. I still think it’s an underrated sleeper.

God, I miss them so much.

I wish I had been there to catch this song live.... One of my favorites by far from them.

Very nice,,,, One of my favorites from the band. Love Pete's guitar. The droning style reminds me of Townsend's playing a bit. Good to see the band during this period.

WOW! Thanks for posting this. I was there, and this is still my favorite REM song. Great memories.

I believe this concert, REM played Mumur and Green album in their entirety

Wonderful and unexpected discovery this one is. Thanks for posting !

I have so many faves but this might have to take the top. And for you guitar players, play and sing!

oh...how much I like this song.

Ah gee, one of my absolute favs from Murmur. Thanks for posting this~!

When REM was REM.

thanxxxxx xx xxx xxxxx :)

you are very lucky to be there. you are very welcome for this video :))))

yes REM still sometime play this song :)

sounds exactly like it does on murmur. interesting. yes for sure a favorite among all long time rem fans.

Reminds me of better times.

Sounds just like the record. Berry was a machine! Sounds like he's playing to a click.

Wow

You are very welcome :)

You are very welcome. :)

@steverok67- you are very welcome :))))

@Hagurosan you are very welcome :)

@knopfler720 you are very welcome :)

wow - couldn't believe it when i saw this - another amazing murmer song - do they ever play this live?? well besides this time?

The year I met him in Phoenix, March 1989.

This was my 2nd birthday.

Complete audio from this show here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fsCEqpN-u5eUfoU.html

OPPERTUNE!

Still got hair!

Very nice,,,, One of my favorites from the band. Love Pete's guitar. The droning style reminds me of Townsend's playing a bit. Good to see the band during this period.