It was also covered by Peter Jöback with Declan ORourke, Jasmine Thompson, Alan Pinches, Ariane Moffatt and other artists. released it on the album Automatic for the People in 1992. Reuters and the Reuters sphere logo are registered trademarks and trademarks of the Reuters group of companies around the world. originally released Everybody Hurts written by Bill Berry US1, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe and R.E.M. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by caching, framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. When you think you've had too much of this life, well hang on. Don't let yourself go, everybody cries and everybody hurts sometimes. However, it should be noted, in contrast, that the. had stated that its lyrical simplicity is founded in the fact that the track is aimed at teenagers. It is one of several fundraising initiatives by the world of pop and film, and its launch coincides with news that Quincy Jones has overseen a new version of “We Are the World” 25 years after the song raised awareness of famine in Africa.ĬOPYRIGHT: (c) Reuters 2009. When you're sure you've had enough of this life, well hang on. Simply put, R.E.M.’s Everybody Hurts is designed to prevent people from taking their own lives. for pre-ordering although it is not yet clear if it will be distributed internationally as a digital track. originally released Everybody Hurts written by Bill Berry US1, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe and R.E.M. The single is also listed as an import on in the U.S. The cover version of REMs 'Everybody Hurts' was hastily put together by Simon Cowell, who gathered more than 20 stars to raise funds for survivors of the earthquake that killed up to 200,000 people. Also singing are Rod Stewart, Michael Buble, Kylie Minogue and Cheryl Cole. The song, recorded in London and Los Angeles, can already be ordered online at hmv.com,, and .uk, and the money raised goes to the Helping Haiti fund.