Losing my religion has turned 31. REM's famous song was released on February 19, 1991.
Losing my religion is still one of the most famous in the world. Released as the first single from the album Out of Time released on March 12, 1991, it is REM's best-known song and has sanctioned its worldwide success, reaching fourth position on the American Billboard Hot 100.
Losing my religion was written by REM guitarist Peter Buck who says he composed it while watching TV. Buck was holding a newly purchased mandolin in his hands and was trying to learn how to play it on his own. It is no coincidence that the riff of the song is performed with this instrument.
Recording began in September 1990 at Bearsville Studio A in Woodstock, New York. The song was arranged in the studio with mandolin, electric bass and drums.
Losing my religion video
The video clip was directed by Tarsem Singh. It was nominated "Video of the Year" at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. It displays images of various religions and especially of St. Sebastian.
Awards
The band and the song have won two awards, such as Best Short Form Music Video and how Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Sources of reference: RDS, Wiki
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