Superman (The Clique song)

"Superman" is a 1969 song by Texas band The Clique. In 1986 alternative rock band R.E.M. released as a single from their fourth studio album Lifes Rich Pageant. It received a fair amount of airplay and did not chart in the Billboard Hot 100.

"Superman"
Single by R.E.M.
from the album Lifes Rich Pageant
B-side	"White Tornado"
Released	November 1986 (US) March 1987 (Europe)
Recorded	April–May 1986
Genre	Alternative rock garage rock
Length	2:54
Label	I.R.S.
Songwriter(s)	Gary Zekley Mitchell Bottler
Producer(s)	Don Gehman
R.E.M. singles chronology
"Fall on Me" (1986) "Superman" (00000000) "The One I Love" (1987)

Track listings

7": IRS / IRM 128 (UK)

All songs written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe unless otherwise indicated.

1. "Superman" (Gary Zekley/Mitchell Bottler) – 2:52
2. "White Tornado" – 1:56

12": IRS / IRT 128 (UK)

1. "Superman" (Gary Zekley / Mitchell Bottler) – 2:52
2. "White Tornado" – 1:56
3. "Femme Fatale" (Lou Reed) – 2:50

12": IRS / ILS 65025 5 6 (Holland)

1. "Superman" (Gary Zekley/Mitchell Bottler) – 2:52
2. "White Tornado" – 1:56
3. "Perfect Circle" – 3:30