Everybody Hurts (R.E.M. cover) - Mike Massé and Jeff Hall

Mike's 30-song collection, "Covers, Vol. 2":

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Liner Notes:

I've always loved this song, and even got to hear Michael Stipe sing it in his prime-just masterful. I known this song since it was released, but don't perform it often. I think it's a hard place to go for me, lyrically. I just feel this weight from all the sadness/darkness in the world, and all the great people we've lost who were overcome with and consumed by it. I dedicate this song to three incredible vocal talents we've lost way too soon: Brad Delp, Chris Cornell, and Chester Bennington.

Sorry to get personal for a moment, but I'm no stranger to dark days. We've all had them. Some we bring upon ourselves, some just seem like random cruelty undeserved. When you're in the grips of depression, the darkness of those days and nights can seem inescapable. Sometimes the darkness seems to magnifies our own "glaring" flaws we can't but help focus on. I truly believe that God (or "life", if you prefer) will not give us more than we can handle, but will always provide a way to survive our worst times, and even help us evolve in our compassion in the process. And yes, we can make our own burdens heavier by the way we choose to react to them, whether through active or passive means. But that's no reason to beat ourselves up. As long as there's another tomorrow, there's always hope. We just need to make sure there's a tomorrow. We owe ourselves that opportunity, and we owe those who love us that hope. Like the song says, everybody hurts. You're not alone. Hold on.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HELLO to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line.

A big thanks to Jeff for his contributions on bass and keyboards. The song really came together nicely.

Thanks to you for listening/watching, and for helping spread the music.

Until the next song,

Love,

-Mike

[joseph.tafilagi]

Best rendition of R E M song, Everybody hurts, beautifully expressed and sung, bravo guys!, it’s even better than the original R E M version, seriously. Thats an award winning performance, admired, accepted and appreciated, Congrulations! Well done, love it!

[mikewood]

Man! If you don't have a record contract yet, then the world sucks! Hey world! This dude can freaking

[jeffjohnson]

I just lost my girlfriend this week to a car accident. This is one of my favorite songs, especially Mike's version. I am now listening to it and feeling exactly what these lyrics say

[pirate_duck]

How have I not heard this!? Mike has the absolute perfect vocal tone & range to utterly smash this! And well, yeah haha. Beautiful Mike, absolutely beautiful.

Big love to Jeff too! Love his harmonies & awesome basslines whenever he features ❤

[boratsagdiyev]

What a beautiful voice. Please don't stop singing, Mike

[jamesa]

Simply wonderful. I think this has to make REM proud.

[greenbeagle]

"... the night is yours alone..." gets me every single time. It has been a very long night since losing my BFF of 44 years unexpectedly on Nov 13, 2019. Miss you, friend... 😢💔

[pandorasullivan]

What a voice! There isn’t a song you can’t cover, and you always do it with pure excellence. Not to mention you have a fine taste in music. ❤

[lyricman]

a year and a half ago i tried to end my life . i flatlined . the doctor brought me back . i have mental illness and most dont believe its real . well, it is . a few months later i was looking for a cover song of ¨africa ¨ . i discovered mike that day . i was blown away ! i write and play guitar and i caught a glimmer of hope . if mike could sing that to perfection, surely i could pick up the guitar again . God had a plan for me and still does . thanks Mike for your brilliant talent . this song is a song i listen to all the time . once again, your annoying fan .... scott . i need to make a t-shirt that says mike masses annoying fan !!! hahaha !! no, he is not louis

[susanwhite]

You are the very best/Thanks for sharing your immense talent#

[HempsteadGaz]

I ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE this sounds even better when you hear Mike and Jeff sing it live, and this is damned near perfection.
I was privileged to hear them perform this at the 229 Venue in London last April.
It was jaw droppingly good.

[wiglaf]

Hey brother I want to thank you for covering this song. I won't go into much detail but in 2006 I was injured in a freak accident and back was broken. At the time i was bouncing for several clubs, training for pro wresting, drummer of a band for 11 years and working in prison. So long story short I became very depressed at the thought of losing all of that and being told I would not walk again. I made two attempts but thankfully I lost the nerve. But today I am walking and have a full life still deal with pain but I am alive and I am very grateful.

[jacobkeren]

This song makes me cry to deep in my heart to know much better how far the felling of our life, Jacob from Indonesia

[machridom]

that feeling you have when you see that Mike has posted a new video *;*

[josephbell]

Excellent work, Mike! Perhaps the best song R.E.M. recorded, and you did it justice!

[KimPatts]

I am in love with this mans voice. Utterly fantastic, both of them.

[JARLIV]

You two guys must surely be among the very best duos that have ever performed.
The insanely beautiful vocals and sound of Mike’s acoustic guitar and the fantastic bass lines of Jeff creates pure magic to the ears!
Fantastic talent, you guys were born to perform, and deserve all the success that comes your way.

The song is a true classic, and this version is absolutely the best I have ever heard, in my opinion even better than the original by REM!

[unlovedsoul]

Die schönste Version von diesem Lied die ich jemals gehört Gänsehaut vom ersten Ton bis zum letzten.... Wow... 😍😪

[Sunsilknz]

Jeff hall looks like a total badass right now. He needs his own action T.V show. On a side note, you guys sound freaking excellent as per usual.

[jamesoneal]

One of the most most Beautiful and relatable songs that I have ever heard. Mike, Jeff and the crew have recreated it with Excellence! Bravo.