"Überlin" is a song by American

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band

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that was released as the third single from their fifteenth and final studio album ''

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'' on January 25, 2011. The title is a

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of and

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. The song's music video was directed by

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and stars her then-fiancé, actor Aaron Johnson, dancing in an area of

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Formats and track listings

* 7-inch single (United Kingdom and United States) # "Überlin" – 4:15 # " What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" (live in

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) – 3:44 * Digital download (Germany) # "Überlin" – 4:15 # "Everyday Is Yours to Win" (live in studio) – 3:38 * Digital download (United States) # "Überlin" – 4:15

Charts

References

External links

* 2011 singles R.E.M. songs Song recordings produced by Jacknife Lee Song recordings produced by Michael Stipe Song recordings produced by Mike Mills Song recordings produced by Peter Buck Songs written by Peter Buck Songs written by Michael Stipe Songs written by Mike Mills Warner Records singles {{2010s-rock-single-stub