MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

(opening of “Everybody Hurts”)

One of the most emotionally direct songs of the ’90s hit No. 1 on January 22, 1993.
R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts.”

(Music Cut 2 — verse settles in)

FYI – The dramatic string arrangement in this song
wasn’t written by a typical session musician.

It was composed by John Paul Jones
from Led Zeppelin.

(Music Cut 3 — Led Zeppelin)

R.E.M. wanted an old-school feel,
and Jones brought that orchestral swagger they were looking for.

(Final Song clip)

LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“When you’re sure you’ve had enough
of this life, well, hang on.” — R.E.M.

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