Men 'most likely to cry at R.E.M. song'

R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts' has been voted the song that is most likely to make men cry.

In a survey by PRS for Music, the anthem from R.E.M.'s 1992 album Automatic For The People was chosen as the song men are most moved by.

'Tears In Heaven' by Eric Clapton, which was written as a tribute for the guitarist's late son Connor, came second in the poll, while Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' came in third place.

PRS for Music's chairman Ellis Rich said: "A well-written tear-jerker is one that people can relate to and empathise with.

"It is this lyrical connection that can reach deep down emotionally and move even the strongest of men."

Other emotionally stirring songs that featured in the top ten included Sinead O'Connor's 'Nothing Compares To You', Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets Of Philadelphia' and Robbie Williams's 'Angels'.