The song was released as the first single from the group's 1991 album "Out of Time".
"Losing My Religion" is based on Peter Buck's mandolin-playing. The song became R.E.M.'s biggest hit in the United States. The single stayed on the chart for 21 weeks.
It was nominated for several Grammy Awards, and won two for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Short Form Music Video.
The music video was nominated in nine categories at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. The video won six awards, including Video of the Year, Best Group Video, Breakthrough Video, Best Art Direction, Best Direction, and Best Editing. "Losing My Religion" also ranked first in the music video category of the 1991 Pazz & Jop poll.
Shiny Happy People
The song appeared on their 1991 album "Out of Time" and was released as a single in the same year. It features guest backing vocals by Kate Pierson of the B-52's, who also has a prominent role in the song's music video.
If you want to know more about Kate Pierson and about the B-52's have a look at their official website:
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"Shiny Happy People" became the first R.E.M. song to reach the top ten in the UK and the only one to reach the top ten in both countries. To date, it was the last single to reach the top ten on the chart in the United States.
Other Versions: The band performed it on Sesame Street under the title "Furry Happy Monsters." The female vocal was performed by Stephanie D'Abruzzo. An adaptation was written by Sesame Street writer Christopher Cerf, changing many of the lyrics to fit the context of the scene.
The song has also been covered by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, but without the lyrics.
By Nadine and Corina
Funny Video this one from the sesame street!
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