A POP SONG FROM BACK IN 1989

R.E.M. released the single Stand in 1989.It reached #48 in the UK, although it did considerably better in the USA, reaching #46.As a follow-up in their home country, the record label decided to release the opening track of the hugely popular Green LP:-mp3 : R.E.M. - Pop Song '89The record company desperately wanted another huge hit, so were keen that a suitable promo be made for heavy rotation on MTV. They were probably quite pleased when they learned singer Michael Stipe was going to direct it ...

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