The Great Beyond

"The Great Beyond" is a song by R.E.M.. It is not featured on an original studio album but it was used in the 1999 movie Man on the Moon and was released as a single in 2000. The single reached #3 in the UK singles chart.

The song is about comedian and actor Andy Kaufman; the subject of the film. According to lead singer Michael Stipe, it is "about attempting the impossible, which I think is what Andy Kaufman did with his entire career."

Man On The Moon took its title from the earlier R.E.M. song, "Man on the Moon", also about Andy Kaufman.

The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

Track listing

CD1

1. "The Great Beyond"
2. "Man On The Moon" live at Glastonbury

CD2

1. "The Great Beyond"
2. "Everybody Hurts" live at Glastonbury
3. "The One I Love" live at Glastonbury

External links

• Video sample at R.E.M.hq
• Entry at songfacts.com