R.E.M. has been a part of the music industry 1980 and has been producing hits ever since. From “The Great Beyond” to “Man on the Moon,” R.E.M. is known for their unique musical harmonies and ability to experiment with instrumentals.

R.E.M. consists of Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry. The band released their first EP, Chronic Town and ever since that point has been making music history. They have topped the rock charts, the pop charts and have sold out venues all over the world.

R.E.M. front man, Michael Stipe, is celebrating his 54th birthday today. A few fun facts about Stipe, he is close friends with Radiohead singer, Thom Yorke and Godfather to Frances Bean Cobain. In his honor, TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten R.E.M. songs. Do your favorite R.E.M. song not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite.

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10. All The Way To Reno

Released back in the early 2000s, “All The Way To Reno” has become an instant fan favorite.

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9. Daysleeper

“Daysleeper” was released as the first single from R.E.M.’s eleventh studio album Up on October 12, 1998.

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8. The Great Beyond

“The Great Beyond” was not featured on an original studio album from the band as it was written specifically for the movie Man on the Moon but was released as a single the following year for support of the film's soundtrack album.

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7. The End of the World

It’s “The End of the World” and everyone feels fine. This song became a crowd favorite at concerts and can be heard on fans iTunes all day long.

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6. What’s The Frequency, Kenneth

This song was released back in 1994 and highlights the vocal range that Stipe has when it comes to being a musician. Since the band formed almost ten years ago, this released provded that they could not be stopped when it came to writing music and creating hits.

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5. Shiny Happy People

The song appeared on the bands 1991 album Out of Time and lives up to its name. After listening to it, everyone is often happy.

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4. The Passenger

R.E.M. covered this well known song by Iggy Pop and it instantly became a fan favorite.

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3. Man On The Moon

One of the most memorable and catchy songs from R.E.M., “Man on the Moon” showcased the best of the band, musically and creativity.

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2. Everybody Hurts

The song that has been sung by thousands of cover bands, “Everybody Hurts” is remarkable and emotionally connected with fans all across the world.

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1. Losing My Religion

The most memorable and remembered song by R.E.M., “Losing My Religion” is the most well known song from the band and has taken on a life of its own.

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