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Man on the Moon (song) " Man on the Moon " is a song by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released in November 1992 as the second single from their eighth album, Automatic for the People (1992). The lyrics were written by lead singer Michael Stipe, and the music by drummer Bill Berry and guitarist Peter Buck.
- "New Orleans Instrumental No. 2"
- November 9, 1992
- 5:14, 4:39 (edit)
[Chorus] If you believed they put a man on the moon Man on the moon If you believed there's nothing up his sleeve Then nothing is cool [Bridge] Here's a little agit for the never-believer Yeah ...
May 23, 2019 · Facts about “Man On The Moon”. As one can probably deduce from the song, Stipe was a big fan of Andy Kaufman. The ‘yeah, yeah, yeahs’ which are present throughout the track were an attempt by Michael Stipe to imitate the style of Nirvana frontman Curt Kobain (1967-1994). “Man on the Moon” holds a special place in Stipe’s heart.
A song inspired by comedian Andy Kaufman and his wrestling persona Tony Clifton. The lyrics include references to Mott the Hoople, Monopoly, Newton, Darwin, and Elvis.
