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evidence: `` Man on the Moon '' is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. , released as the second single from their 1992 album Automatic for the People .. Automatic for the People. Automatic for the People. alternative rock. alternative rock. The lyrics were written by lead singer Michael Stipe , and the music by drummer Bill Berry and guitarist Peter Buck , and credited to the whole band as usual .. Bill Berry. Bill Berry. Peter Buck. Peter Buck. Michael Stipe. Michael Stipe. The song was well received by critics and peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on the UK Singles Chart .. UK Singles Chart. UK Singles Chart. It remains one of R.E.M. 's most popular songs and was included on the compilations In Time  : The Best of R.E.M. 1988 -- 2003 and Part Lies , Part Heart , Part Truth , Part Garbage 1982 -- 2011 .. Lyrically , the song is a tribute to the comedian and performer Andy Kaufman with numerous references to his career including his Elvis impersonation , wrestling , and the film My Breakfast with Blassie .. Andy Kaufman. Andy Kaufman. Elvis impersonation. Elvis impersonation. My Breakfast with Blassie. My Breakfast with Blassie. The song 's title and chorus refer to the moon landing conspiracy theories as an oblique allusion to rumors that Kaufman 's death in 1984 was faked .. moon landing conspiracy theories. moon landing conspiracy theories. The song gave its name to Milos Forman 's film based on Kaufman 's life , and was featured prominently in the film 's official soundtrack .. Milos Forman. Milos Forman. official soundtrack. Man on the Moon ( soundtrack )