Michael Stipe of R.E.M. fame
"Losing My Religion," by REM.
Losing my Religion, from Out of Time (1991)
In the song 'Losing My Religion' REM uses an expression from southern regions of United states which means losing one's temper or being at the end of one's rope.
The original writer of the Oompa Loompa song is Roald Dahl. It was featured in the original novel of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory written by Dahl in 1964.
Alberto Domínguez (1911-1975
remr.e.m.
REM
Losing My Religion
Yes! Look at what he brings to the table. His voice is original, the chording is original, and the melodies are original.
Losing my mind, the song, was written by Stephen Sondheim. He wrote the piece for The musical called Follies in 1971. This was famously covered by The Pet Shop Boys featuring Liza Minelli.
From the song "No One", Alicia Keys is formally credited as writer.
The song "Losing My Religion" is sung by the band R.E.M. It was released in 1991 as part of their album "Out of Time" and became one of their biggest hits.