Michael Stipe is the singer. A deeply touching song, excellent song. "Losing my religion" is a great song by REM as well.🎶💯🤤💗

This song saved lifes. It hits every time

One of the best songs ever. I think most of us, if not all of us can relate at some point in our lives…..

I love this song! It saved my life! He has an amazing voice.

The band is comprised of 4. members: Guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, drummer Bill Berry, and the amazing vocals is Michael Stipe. Such a great band.

💜 If you're going through tough times, especially during the Christmas season. Please just hold on. It'll get better. Please don't pick a permanent solution for a temporary problem. This too shall pass. I love you and you are important💜💜

😢This song has SAVED so many lives....including mine...in so many dark and hopeless times.💔 It has been used a lot in suicide awareness campaigns - it's heart-breaking, but somehow gives you hope? Such an important song for so many people.- like the song says Everybody Hurts & some of us almost take that final step. Michael Stipe was a good friend of Kurt Cobain, and was devastated when he committed suicide just a year after this single was released. But as we know, for some people, the PAIN is just too much 🖤 R.E.M. will always be remembered for giving people this timeless saviour. Much love to you from Ireland 💚

Lead singer/songwriter is Michael Stipes. He's from Athens Georgia and was one of Kurt Cobains(Nirvana), best friends. This came out around the time Kurt committed suicide. 2 weeks later my first husband committed suicide too. This song has such a special meaning to me, and I've chosen it for my funeral

This song brings me to tears every single time. It is one of the most powerfully emotional song, in my opinion any way.

I agree that everyone should hear this song at least once. Powerful! Appreciate your reacting to it. Watched it all, love what you do Adogg!

This isn't a sad song for me, it's hope and the reason to keep going. Its saved me many times and kept me going when times were bad. I always play it when I feel the darkness starting to take over.

This is one of the most heart wrenching songs, with the most powerful message, that when you really feel you cannot go on any longer, just hang on, there is light around the corner 💕💕💕 REM did this song in response to Michael hearing of teenage suicides were on the rise, and this deeply bothered him.......

One of my favorite songs of all time. Such powerful words and so true. We're not alone... We're in this together.

R.E.M. outside of this group generally refers to Rapid Eye Movement, which is the stage of sleep in which you dream, and the parts of the nervous system that can be healed repair themselves. If you go too long without REM sleep, your brain can and does deteriorate rapidly. I rather dig the possibility that the group has named themselves for a form of restoration and healing.

Thanks Adogg! Most of this song was written by R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry.This is an anti-suicide song. Berry wanted to reach out to people who felt they had no hope. On many R.E.M. songs, Michael Stipe purposefully sings indecipherably. He sang very clearly on this one though, because he didn't want his message getting lost. Michael noted on a 2011 greatest hits album; "I don't remember singing it but I still kind of can't believe my voice is on this recording. It's very pure. This song instantly belonged to everyone except us, and that honestly means the world to me." The music video was filmed on Interstate 10 in San Antonio, Texas, and won four MTV Video Music Awards: Breakthrough Video, Best Direction, Best Editing and Best Cinematography. Important song with a timeless message that will always, relevantly, remind us, to hold on; we are absolutely, connected, as humans, & all feel this identical & temporary emotion/feeling! But always hold on & take comfort in your friends. #Feelings change! Don't make permanent decisions based upon a temporary feeling!#

The video make the song hit you even more. The captions of all those people who are going through their own things. Amazing song.

Love this song, many tears rolled down my face to this one

REM. Another great song of theirs is "Losing my religion".

Saved me more times than I can count. “Just hang on.”

This was set up on IH 10 close to downtown San Antonio. Me and my buddy hung out the top of the bridge and sat and watched. 61 yrs old and still remember like yesterday. Check out man on the moon. Great song too. Love your 70s reactions too!

R.E.M. is perhaps one of the greatest bands that started in the 1980s, along with U2, Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers. They achieved their greatest success in the early 90s with two HUGE back-to-back albums, Out of Time and Automatic for the People. Out of Time has their biggest hit - Losing My Religion, and Automatic for the People has this song as well as hits Drive and Nightswimming. One of my favorite bands of all time!

Separate letters, R. E. M. It stands for Rapid Eye Movement, which is the time when you dream while sleeping.

I'm sure someone needs to hear this. Never give up ❤️

Great reaction sir!!! Beautiful song, hits you right in the soul !!!!!

I can't tell you how many hundreds of times I've heard this song, still, teared up. Loved this, thank you.

Love your video's. You have such a great personality. Always making me smile & cracking up...So great to see the young people discovering good music.

The band is called R.E.M. The lead singer is openly gay. Thanks for having an open mind and supporting gay artists.

R. E. M. has a very deep catalog. All of their songs have a sad or poignant edge to them. Some other songs to try: "Losing My Religion," "Man on the Moon," "Shiny Happy People," "Superman," "Swan Swan H"

This song is telling you to hold on to life and don’t let go ..amazing song .

Their 'Losing My Religion' video is amazing.

Michael Stipe-vocals, Mike Mills-Bass and vocals, Bill Berry-drums and vocals, Peter Buck-guitar.

Michael Stipe's voice is legend. 💗

Merry Christmas A Dogg. Thanks for your great smile and wonderful channel. Much love to you and your loved ones my brother.🌟🌲⭐☃️🕯❄⛄🕯💕💕

His name is Michael Stipes...lead singer of R.E.M..... great song.. it's about suicide.

The Band is R.E.M. and Micheal Stipe is the lead singer.

The guy walking around in the hat is the singer, Michael Stipe; the band isn't Rem, it's 3 letters- R. E. M.

Such a beautiful song. And the video is perfect.

Thanks, da Real -- I hope you were reading the words... they are incredible.. seeing people's "thoughts" was brilliant... one of the best videos I've seen - and of course a beautiful song.. Michael Stipe (lead singer) and REM have had many hits -- I know them b/c I'm "old" - but you may well have heard some... I appreciate your reaction and hope to hear more...

Its about his struggle with depression and believe me its a song thats helped me

Beautiful and reverent..and universal...

Man On The Moon is a great REM tune also, written about comic legend Andy Kauffman

The group is spoken as the initials R.E.M. The singer is the amazing Michael Stipe

I love this song!!! It takes me back to "A Night At The Roxbury" when the Butabi brothers were fighting.

You never know what people around you are thinking and feeling. And it helps so much to know we are not alone. That moment when everyone gee out q the their cars........ You are not human if this doesn't touch you. No wonder people say it saved their lives.

The thing is to not miss the uplifting message of feeling free to use your friends and do whatever it takes to hold on, not give up, not give in to the negative messages the negativity the world throws at you. It's a song of hope, a message that you aren't really alone, there are those who love you and care for you and never give up.

I cannot remember the name of the singer, but the band is called R.E.M., not Rem. They got the name from the Rapid Eye Movement stage of sleeping, when dreams occur.

A gorgeous item of music. My second-favourite performance of this was (an acapella?) solo by an older Irish priest on BGT.

I love that you havent ever heard of these bands so we get a real 1st impression!

Michael Stipe has an awesome voice. Sadly R.E.M. broke up in 2011 and nothing was heard from them again. My favourite Songs are "Nightswimming" and "Belong", especially in the MTV unplugged Version. While being active, Michael Stipe has also done some nice Duetts, like "Trout" (together with Neneh Cherry *) or "Your Ghost" with Kristin Hersh. (* I hope You know Neneh Cherry? If not, You must check out at least "Buffalo Stance", "Feel it", "Manchild" and "Money Love"...)

Major and important video. It should be mandatory curriculum in music for middle schools. Ur reaction was perfect.

So true to life in our world 🌍

Michael Stipe is the lead singer of REM, but he did a duet with Natalie Merchant which is worth watching. It's called Hello In There.

REM's Automatic for the People is an excellent album -- every song is good -- sidewinder, find the river, man in the moon, etc.

Beautiful song ,relatable to us all. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!Xx

"Hold On, so hard to do when all you want to do is to let go !!

TIMELESS !!!!

One of my favorite songs ever!

This song saved me during the worst part of my very long life.

Check out What's the Frequency Kenneth by REM. I'd recommend the live in Cologne, Germany performance in 2001. That one in particular was really something special.

This song is so powerful with the video. Just something so special about it. Michael Stipes, the dude in the hat is the main vocalist for REM (say it as the letters). Orange Crush is my favorite of theirs. Great song. Their lyrics were often profound or sometimes political.

Gr8 song 🎵♥.. thx for sharing ❤.

Awesome reaction to probably REM''s best song. Also, cool Tom Macdonald & Nova Rockafeller poster! *#HOG4LIFE**!*

Johnny Cash - Hurt. For something hard hitting. It's amazing.

lead singer is Micheal Stipe

Michael Stipe, my all time favorite band. Their catalog is deep and very political and personal on so many levels. He is just a beautiful person! Some of their other songs I recommend, World Leader Pretend, You Are Everything, Losing My Religion, Walk Unafraid and so much more!!!

Always tears comin down from every reactions from anyone I look @. This song is like a target str8 to the heart!

Was a big hit in uk on early 90,s

Found a must watch video Avi Kaplan originally from pentatonic ((his single called"change is coming')) from Lisa

Goosebumps in the first 3 seconds

You are the most adorable reactor on the internet :-)

Very powerful song! Thank you for sharing💞

Love your reactions, always true to whatever song you're listening to. 💜💜

Michael Stipe is the lead singer. He wrote this song for teenagers, who often feel lost. Their suicide rate is high, and this song is telling them to hold on. Near the end, the lyrics are “you’re not alone.” For the band, you say it as the letters R.E.M. They are best heard live. They had 15 studio albums, and there are live albums, too. Some of their best songs were not on the radio! I’d recommend “The One I Love” next!

This song is an experience 💝☮️🌏

I love this song, it's really helped me through some bad times. I love watching people react to it, I wish more people would react to the Live in Glostenbugh? Glostenbury? Something like that but it is a great performance

This song is so relatable, so many time in my life I just wanted to give up. The only thing that kept me going is that I knew I had to be there for my wife and kids. Don't worry, I'm doing OK now.

The guy singing is Micheal Stipe.x

The song is not sad, not really, it’s that last ray of hope in a dark place.

This song makes you think about your life. Sometimes the good sometimes the bad. I cry every time I hear it as I'm doing right now. Beautiful song! I'm trying desperately to hang on right now.

Stunning song by Michael steep...I think it's all emotions everyone goes through however someone close passes away..

Damn, you paused it right at a great transition! You really should go back a bit whenever you pause.

Powerful an beautiful

The simplest song with a profound message. Michael stipe is amazing!

This band was a banger in the early 80's along with the 'Cars', 'Wham' and so many others. Idk if you Reacted to any of them yet but you won't regret it. Gosh, can't believe I was a teenager then. Lol. Do you know George Michael was the Wham lead singer before starting off on his own solo career? Great Reaction. Thanks. Happy New Year! 🤗🌈💥💕✨🌟👪🙏

I’m really gonna miss this group,.. But it takes somebody like Michael stipe lead singer to pull all this off . No disrespect for the other bandmembers they’re all great too! I’m proud to say , that I have all the record and videos like over in Germany were they did a concert and many other videos where do you probably can’t even buy any more but I’m proud to own them.

Such a good reality song. ❤️

You are one if my favorite reactors. Music seems to touch you in a deeply

Yes it's R, E, M(initials). Amazing group. Check out, Nightswimming and The one I love

The lead singer for R.E.M. is Michael Stipe

The band is the three initials. R. E. M

Esta es una canción donde piensan que estamos triste pero cuando todos nos damos un granito de harena de henerjia hi positibismo Amen 🙏🌍🏠❤️🌺♥️🤩🕊️🥰🙏😭🙏🕊️

This song got me through some really rough times.

It’s a reminder to help our brothers and sisters

Not sad. Written as a comfort to a suicidal friend.

A MUST HEAR...R.E.M. "RADIO SONG" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)..TRUST ME!!

Dire Straits and now REM, hard not to like those! Maybe I can interest you in another for me great band called Alt-J, the song "Something Good"

Very powerful

The singer is Michael Stipe, and REM are one of the greatest rock bands of all-time.

Check out this song they did at the Glastonbury festival. You can feel the emotion with it live.

Micheal Stipe ( John Micheal stipe ) 😃