R.E.M. - Why The Band Hated 'Shiny Happy People' & How It Almost Became the Friends Theme

With the Friends Reunion this week, it's a good trip down memory lane with the song 'Shiny Happy People' and how it almost became the Friends Theme. Sign up for our Rock Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3fjldAi ⬇️ Rock merch I'm loving right now: Nirvana poster: https://amzn.to/3fmUMKc Van Halen mini collectable guitar: https://amzn.to/3ebm1WM Alice in Chains on MTV Unplugged: https://amzn.to/3ei0Hif I recieve a small commission from link purchases Today we take a look at why the band R.E.M. hated one of their biggest songs from their 1991 record 'Out of Time.' The song in question was 'Shiny Happy People.' LOVE ROCK N’ ROLL TRUE STORIES? NEVER MISS A BEAT FACEBOOK: @RNRTrueStories TWITTER: @rocktruestories BLOG: www.rockandrolltruestories.com #REM #michaelstipe