R.e.m. - Superman Apr 2026

It is one of the few cover songs R.E.M. included on a studio album during their I.R.S. Records era.

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 R.E.M. - Superman

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. It is one of the few cover songs R