Mix Tape of the Day: April 18, 2015 - Superman's Existential Crisis

There have been many songs about the modern mythological hero Superman.  And many of those songs like to focus on his humanity, that which makes him less than super.  I've always thought this was a cool theme and it was interesting that so many songs share it.  So today, here are some alternate takes on being the Man of Steel.

1. The Man of Metropolis Steals Our Hearts - Sufjan Stevens (2005)

2. Superman - R.E.M. (1986)

3. Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler (1984)

4. Superman - Taylor Swift (2010)

5. Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down (2000)

6. Superman - Goldfinger (1997)

7. Superman - Stereophonics (2005)

8. Superman (It's Not Easy) - Five for Fighting (2000)

9. Superman - Lazlo Bane (2000)

10. Waitin' for a Superman - The Flaming Lips (1999)

11. Jimmy Olsen's Blues - Spin Doctors (1991)

12. So Long, Superman - Firewater (1998)

13. Superman's Song - Crash Test Dummies (1991)