R.E.M. - "South Central Rain," 6 October 1983
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Uploaded by kenjames64 on Nov 26, 2008
R.E.M.'s first television appearance, and a very early performance of "South Central Rain," a song Mike Mills says "doesn't have a name - it's too new."
Aside from the lack of the D-add9 intro, the song is virtually identical to the version which appears on "Reckoning," R.E.M.'s sophomore album, released April 9, 1984 -- even down to Mills' harmony on the verse following the bridge. A great version of this song.
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Can this really be 25+ years ago???? Brilliant...why youtube exists.
3 years ago 9
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So long R.E.M., thanks for the music!
5 months ago 3
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@deweypug We started an REM "tribute" cover band project 2 weeks ago, with other Athens band covers as well (Pylon, Love Tractor, Guadalcanal Diary). In process of learning/practicing songs. Strong emphasis on the early IRS records stuff. Should be ready to gig in about 60 days. 3 of us attended University of Georgia and really dug the whole Athens scene at the time.
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@kenjames64 I'm thinking about starting an early REM/Feelies cover band, know anybody in New England that's interested?
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Even Stipe knew back then how much of a douchbag letterman is!
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Lovin that Ric bass tone. Mills is such a melodic player too.
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They all look at Peter's amp at the beginning... it looks like he stepped on the plug and he caused it pop or something... pretty funny...
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The album is very inexpensive compared to other albums. What a great reason to buy it!
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Wow!
Un believable creativity thru time.....
I watched this on my TV
Now you ask "why not keep the band intact" & continue their art with outside collaborators weaving in / out of the line-up?????
Call it RE or R_M etc......truth will be revealed, in time...
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cpren56 5 months ago
@cpren56 brilliant insight.
kenjames64 5 months ago
When Mike Mills begins that backing vocals, the heavens just open up.... Simple, perfect!
deweypug 6 months ago
@deweypug that descending line that Mills sings is gorgeous.
kenjames64 1 month ago