Soul to Squeeze

"Soul to Squeeze" is a song by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers that was originally recorded during the production of their fifth studio album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991).[1] Although it was not featured on the record[1] and was used as a B-side on the singles "Give It Away" and "Under the Bridge",[2] "Soul to Squeeze" was later released as a single in 1993.[3] The song was included in the Coneheads film soundtrack.[4] "Soul to Squeeze" was eventually re-released for the 2003 Greatest Hits album.[5] It can also be found on the band's Live Rare Remix Box and The Plasma Shaft.

"Soul to Squeeze"
Single by Red Hot Chili Peppers
from the album Coneheads: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
Released	August 19, 1993
Recorded	March 1991
Genre	Alternative rock, blues rock
Length	4:52
Label	Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)	Anthony Kiedis, John Frusciante, Flea, Chad Smith
Producer(s)	Rick Rubin
Red Hot Chili Peppers singles chronology
"If You Have to Ask" (1993) "Soul to Squeeze" (1993) "Warped" (1995)
Music video
"Soul To Squeeze" on YouTube

"Soul to Squeeze" became an unexpected success when it peaked at number one on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. The single also peaked at number twenty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. In Australia, Iceland and New Zealand the song reached the top 10, while in Sweden it became the band's first single to chart, peaking at number 13.

Music video

The music video for "Soul to Squeeze" was directed by Kevin Kerslake and was shot in black and white.[6] The video is "set at a traveling circus with the band members playing various "freaks" and makes several references to [Coneheads], including a cameo from Chris Farley.[4] John Frusciante does not appear in the video, as he had left the band more than a year before it was filmed.[7]

Track listings

CD radio promo

1. "Soul to Squeeze"

CD version 1

1. "Soul to Squeeze"
2. "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)
3. "Suck My Kiss" (Live)

CD version 2 (card cover)

1. "Soul to Squeeze"
2. "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)

CD version 3 (EP)

1. "Soul to Squeeze"
2. "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)
3. "If You Have to Ask" (Friday Night Fever Blister Mix)
4. "If You Have to Ask" (Disco Krisco Mix)
5. "If You Have to Ask" (Scott And Garth Mix)
6. "If You Have to Ask"
7. "Give It Away" (Edit)

7" Version (released as Jukebox)

1. "Soul to Squeeze"
2. "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)

Cassette single

1. "Soul to Squeeze"
2. "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)

7" promo

1. "Both Sides of the Story" by Phil Collins
2. "Soul to Squeeze" by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (1993) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[8] 9 Canada Top Singles (RPM)[9] 11 Canada (The Record)[10] 8 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[11] 9 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] 6 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 13 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] 32 US Billboard Hot 100[15] 22 US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[16] 1 US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[17] 7 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[18] 26

Year-end charts Chart (1993) Position Australia (ARIA)[19] 49 Canada Top Singles (RPM)[20] 89 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[21] 34 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Australia (ARIA)[19] Gold 35,000^^ ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

See also

• Number one modern rock hits of 1993

References

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7. "11. "Soul to Squeeze" / Coneheads Soundtrack / 1993 / Directed by Kevin Kerslake". PopMatters. 8 March 2016.
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19. "1993 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
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21. "Árslistinn 1993". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). January 4, 1994. p. 16. Retrieved June 1, 2020.