How a “one minute long country and western song” turned into a REM hit that sold 10 million copies

REM always found inspiration in odd places, not least when it was revealed that their 1993 heart-rending smash hit was based ...
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‘Everybody Hurts’ by REM voted saddest song of all time

A recent survey of 2,000 adults revealed the saddest songs of all time, with REM’s Everybody Hurts taking the top spot. Sinéad O'Connor's Nothing Compares 2 U came in second place, followed by Eric ...