"Soul to Squeeze" is a song by the American

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that was originally recorded during the production of their fifth studio album, ''

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'' (1991). Although it was not featured on the record and was used as a

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on the singles " Give It Away" and "

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", "Soul to Squeeze" was later released as a single in 1993. The song was included in the ''

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'' film soundtrack. "Soul to Squeeze" was eventually re-released for the 2003 ''

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'' album. It can also be found on the band's ''

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'' and ''

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''. "Soul to Squeeze" became a success when it peaked at number one on the US ''

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chart. The single also peaked at number 22 on the ''Billboard''

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and number seven on the ''Billboard'' Album Rock Tracks chart. In Australia, Canada, Iceland, and New Zealand, the song reached the top 10, and 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

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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

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". John Frusciante does not appear in the video, as he had left the band 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) 7-inch jukebox vinyl # "Soul to Squeeze" # "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live) Cassette single # "Soul to Squeeze" # "Nobody Weird Like Me" (Live)

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References

{{Authority control 1991 songs 1993 singles Black-and-white music videos Music videos directed by Kevin Kerslake Red Hot Chili Peppers songs Song recordings produced by Rick Rubin Songs written by Anthony Kiedis Songs written by Chad Smith Songs written by Flea (musician) Songs written by John Frusciante