R.e.m. - Superman 〈TRUSTED〉

R.E.M.'s "Superman," the final track on their 1986 album , is a rare departure for the band—a bright, power-pop cover of a song originally recorded by the Texas sunshine-pop group The Clique in 1969. Historical Significance & Production

While it didn't dominate the main pop charts, it peaked at #17 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart . R.E.M. - Superman

The track has appeared in several media projects, including an episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and the 2022 film DC League of Super-Pets . The song features a distinct, scratchy spoken-word intro

The song features a distinct, scratchy spoken-word intro in Japanese. This was provided by a pull-string Godzilla toy belonging to the band. Thematic & Lyrical Content Stipe reportedly felt the song didn't fit his

Uncharacteristically, bass player Mike Mills sings lead vocals instead of Michael Stipe. Stipe reportedly felt the song didn't fit his vocal style or the band's serious image at the time, though he eventually embraced it.