Shiny Happy Peopleby R.E.M.

Song Info:
"Shiny Happy People" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released as the second single from their seventh studio album, "Out of Time," on May 29, 1991. The song features guest vocals from Kate Pierson of the B-52's and became one of R.E.M.'s most popular and recognizable songs, reaching the top 10 in several countries around the world.

Artist Bio:
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980. The band consisted of lead vocalist Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry. R.E.M. was known for their jangly guitar sound, introspective lyrics, and Stipe's distinctive vocal style. Throughout their career, the band released critically acclaimed albums such as "Murmur," "Automatic for the People," and "Monster," and they were pioneers of the alternative rock genre in the 1980s and 1990s. R.E.M. achieved commercial success with hits like "Losing My Religion," "Man on the Moon," and "Everybody Hurts," before disbanding in 2011.