"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.

Personnel

Additional musicians

Track listings

  • 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-inch jukebox vinyl
  1. "Soul to Squeeze"
  2. "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)
  • Cassette single
  1. "Soul to Squeeze"
  2. "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)

Charts

Chart (1993)Peak position
Weekly charts Chart (1993) Peak position Australia (ARIA) 9 Canada (The Record) 1 Canada Top Singles (RPM) 11 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 88 Finland (The Official Finnish Charts) 23 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) 9 Quebec (ADISQ) 42 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 6 Scandinavia Airplay (Music & Media) 9 Spain Airplay (Music & Media) 13 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 13 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 32 US Billboard Hot 100 22 US Alternative Airplay (Billboard) 1 US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) 7 US Pop Airplay (Billboard) 26 US Cash Box Top 100 15Year-end charts Chart (1993) Position Australia (ARIA) 49 Canada Top Singles (RPM) 89 Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) 34 Sweden (Topplistan) 37 US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard) 30 US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard) 6 Decade-end charts Chart (1990–1999) Position Canada (Nielsen SoundScan) 89
Australia (ARIA)9
Canada (The Record)1
Canada Top Singles (RPM)11
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)88
Finland (The Official Finnish Charts)23
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)9
Quebec (ADISQ)42
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)6
Scandinavia Airplay (Music & Media)9
Spain Airplay (Music & Media)13
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)13
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)32
US Billboard Hot 10022
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)1
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)7
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)26
US Cash Box Top 10015
Chart (1993)Position
Australia (ARIA)49
Canada Top Singles (RPM)89
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)34
Sweden (Topplistan)37
US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)30
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)6
Chart (1990–1999)Position
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)89

Certifications

RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)Gold35,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United StatesJuly 20, 1993Album rockmodern rock radioWarner Bros.
EuropeAugust 17, 1993CD
JapanJanuary 25, 1994

See also

  • List of Billboard Modern Rock Tracks number ones of the 1990s