Automatic Baby was briefly formed by members of the bands U2 and R.E.M.. It was conformed by Mike Mills (guitar), Michael Stipe (lead vocals), both from R.E.M., and Larry Mullen Jr. (percussion), and Adam Clayton (bass guitar) from U2. The band's only performance was an acoustic version of One during a MTV concert for president Clinton. Both bands have been close friends since 1984, especially Stipe and Bono. Commercial Availability The sole Automatic Baby performance has been released on at least four commercial compilations. The first was the second edition of Atlanta radio station 99x's Live X CD series, released in 1995. The following year, Maryland alternative radio station WHFS released a compilation of performances from its Just Passin' Thru program, and included the track. Later in 1996, a UK compilation released by Island Records titled Childline included the track. Island Records released another benefit CD th