R.E.M.’s 1992 song “Man on the Moon” is a whimsical tribute to the late comedian Andy Kaufman and the power of belief. With a country-rock lilt, Michael Stipe name-checks Elvis, wrestling, and various pop culture curios, blurring the line between reality and hoax (“if you believe, they put a man on the moon”). The song’s warm nostalgia and catchy “yeah, yeah, yeah” chorus made it a radio favorite. It later lent its title to the 1999 film about Kaufman. To this day, “Man on the Moon” remains a fan favorite — a gentle sing-along that celebrates life’s mysteries and myths through R.E.M.’s uniquely quizzical lens.