I saw REM at Rupp Arena back in 1995. That seems so long ago now. And I guess it was (I just did the math on it). I saw this one while in college. We had fun, the music was great. I am glad I got to see REM before they called it quits.
I have mentioned it before, but the first time I saw 10,000 Maniacs back in 1993, Stipe was a surprise guest and came out to sing with the band.
Well, I was at a local coffee shop the other day, and they were playing some REM. I asked who the REM fan was, and a young lady spoke up while making my drink. Her dad spent some time in the Athens area, and I think she was spoon fed on REM as a kid. I mentioned that I saw this show back in 1995, adding that was probably before she was born. She let me know her parents were there too that night.
I had a seat at the coffee shop and flipped through some books. "Seven Chinese Brothers" came on. Hadn't heard that song in a while. After a bit, "Rockville" came on. I know we all have a few songs that shake us up, or make us remember an emotion, or a moment. This is one of mine. I could go on and on about it.... but, if you are a music fan, you know what I am talking about.
Every time I have had to move, or leave something in life, I think of that song.
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