When singer and lyricist Michael Stipe intoned the song’s refrain ... they thought or felt Stipe was singing about. By “Shiny Happy People,” the ambiguity was gone.

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe has encouraged people ... The singer-songwriter behind hits like ‘Shiny Happy People’, ‘Losing My Religion’ and ‘Everybody Hurts’ has detailed his plan ...

If there's ever going to be a Michael Stipe biopic ... no "Losing My Religion," "Stand," "The One I Love," or "Shiny Happy People." Only three songs from Thursday's 31-song setlist appeared ...