1995, drummer Bill Berry had to leave the stage during a performance of this song complaining of a serious headache, which turned out to be caused by a brain aneurysm; it is the likely reason for his leaving the band in October 1997. On subsequent dates Berry admitted that it gave him an eerie feeling every time the band performed "Tongue". Track listings All songs were written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe. US 7-inch, CD, and cassette single "Tongue" (album version) – 4:13 "Tongue" (live) – 4:34 Note: "Tongue" was recorded live at Detroit, Michigan, on June 7, 1995. UK CD single "Tongue" – 4:08 "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" (live) – 4:04 "Bang and Blame" (live) – 4:52 "I Don't Sleep, I Dream" (live) – 3:48 Note: All live tracks were recorded at Saturday Night Live, New York, New York, on November 12, 1994. UK cassette and limited-edition 7-inch single "Tongue" (album version) – 4:08 "Tongue" (instrumental) – 4:10 Note: The cassette single has a reverse insert where the B-sides from all other singles could be dubbed onto a cassette and the insert flipped to show artwork and track listing for a live album. Charts Release history References External links Full Video at YouTube 1994 songs 1995 singles Music videos directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris R.E.M. songs Song recordings produced by Bill Berry Song recordings produced by Michael Stipe Song recordings produced by Mike Mills Song recordings produced by Peter Buck Song recordings produced by Scott Litt Songs written by Bill Berry Songs written by Michael Stipe Songs written by Mike Mills Songs written by Peter Buck Warner Records singles