R. E. M. Earns Its First Hit On One Billboard Chart R. E. M. 's influence on alternative rock is immeasurable, but recent news that their iconic song "Losing My Religion" has finally cracked the Billboard Global Excl.
U. S. chart is a reminder of the band's enduring legacy.
The irony of this achievement is not lost: an act that once led the charge in alternative rock's ascension in the 80s and 90s now finds success on a global stage decades later.