"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). Although it was not featured on the record and was used as a B-side on the singles "Give It Away" and "Under the Bridge", "Soul to Squeeze" was later released as a single in 1993 by Warner Bros. Records. The song was included in the Coneheads film soundtrack. "Soul to Squeeze" was eventually re-released for the 2003 Greatest Hits album. It can also be found on the band's Live Rare Remix Box and The Plasma Shaft.
"Soul to Squeeze" became a success when it peaked at number one on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The single also peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. In Australia, Canada, Iceland, and New Zealand, the song reached the top 10. 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. 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". John Frusciante does not appear in the video, as he had left the band a little over a year before it was filmed.
Track listings CD version 1 "Soul to Squeeze" "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live) "Suck My Kiss" (Live)
CD version 2 (card cover) "Soul to Squeeze" "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)
CD version 3 (EP) "Soul to Squeeze" "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live) "If You Have to Ask" (Friday Night Fever Blister Mix) "If You Have to Ask" (Disco Krisco Mix) "If You Have to Ask" (Scott And Garth Mix) "If You Have to Ask" "Give It Away" (Edit)
Cassette single "Soul to Squeeze" "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)
Personnel Red Hot Chili Peppers Anthony Kiedis – lead vocals Flea – bass John Frusciante – guitar Chad Smith – drums, tambourine
Additional musicians Brendan O'Brien – organ, mixing
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1993)PeakpositionCanada Retail Singles (The Record) 1Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 88Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) 9Quebec (ADISQ) 42Scandinavia Airplay (Music & Media) 9Spain Airplay (Music & Media) 13US Cash Box Top 100 15
Year-end charts Chart (1993)PositionAustralia (ARIA) 49Canada Top Singles (RPM) 89Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) 34Sweden (Topplistan) 37US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard) 30US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard) 6
Decade-end charts Chart (1990–1999)PositionCanada (Nielsen SoundScan) 89
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesJuly 20, 1993Warner Bros.EuropeAugust 17, 1993CDJapanJanuary 25, 1994
See also List of Billboard Modern Rock Tracks number ones of the 1990s
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