On November 19, 1992, R.E.M. performed a Greenpeace Benefit show at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia. It was a notable event as the band, known for its activism and support for environmental causes, contributed their music to support the work of Greenpeace. The 40 Watt Club, a famous venue in Athens, has seen many iconic performances over the years, and this show was certainly one of them.
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SETLIST
1. “Drive”
2. “Monty Got A Raw Deal”
3. “Everybody Hurts”
4. “Man On The Moon”
5. “Losing My Religion:
6. “Country Feedback”
7. “Begin The Begin”
8. “Fall On Me”
9. “Me In Honey”
10. “Finest Worksong”
11. “Drive”
12. “Love Is All Around”
13. “Funtime”
14. “Radio Free Europe”
The sole show supporting the 1992 launch of “Automatic For The People” took place on November 19th at the band’s longtime spot, the 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA. Almost 25 years later, the complete film of this performance has been recently uncovered, thanks to the meticulous restoration efforts of Dan Aguar & Todd Ploharsky. The audio from this show is now included in all versions of the new 25th Anniversary Reissue of Automatic For The People. The setlist featured four tracks from their freshly released album, including a double rendition of “Drive,” along with “Man on the Moon,” “Everybody Hurts,” and “Monty Got a Raw Deal.” This performance served as a testament that hearing “and now here’s a new song” wasn’t always a letdown.
