Dear R.E.M.,

When I see you play tomorrow night, would you mind playing the song “Feeling Gravity’s Pull”? I requested it on your website a few times, if that means anything to you. It’d also be cool if you guys did “Get Up.” And “Exhuming McCarthy.” And “So. Central Rain.” And “I Believe.” And “Life And How To Live It.” And “Pilgrimage.” And “Binky The Doormat” – oh forget it, I know that’s definitely not going to happen. I did figure out that since you rotate “Finest Worksong” and “Begin The Begin” every other show, I’m in for a “Finest Worksong” night, which is fantastic. Thanks.

Your fan,

Matthew

PS: It was really cool that you did “Get Up” on the Today Show just now. I was convinced that you’d do “Man On The Moon” for the umpteenth time.