‘Radio Free Europe’ by R.E.M. peaks at #78 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 13 1983)

(Saturday, August 13, 1983) — “Radio Free Europe” by R.E.M. peaked at #78 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

The song was ranked number 389 on Rolling Stone‘s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”