Spoonman
Soundgarden
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Oh Mmm Feel the rhythm with your hands (Steal the rhythm while you can) Spoonman Speak the rhythm on your own (Speak the rhythm all alone) spoonman Spoonman, come together with your hands Save me, I'm together with your plan Save me, yeah Save, oh Well, all my friends are Indians (All my friends are brown and red) spoonman And all my friends are skeletons (They beat the rhythm with their bones) spoonman Oh, hmm Spoonman, come together with your hands Save me, I'm together with your plan Save me Save Save me Save me, yeah Save With your (Come on, come on, come on) With your hands With your hands Come on, come on, come on, come on Hands Mmm, come on while I get off (Come on while I get off) Spoonman, come together with your hands Save me, I'm together with your plan Save me Save, yeah Save me With your, with your hands Feel the rhythm with your hands (Steal the rhythm while you can) spoonman
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10 facts about this song
Recording and Release"Spoonman" was first released in February 1994 as a single from Soundgarden's critically acclaimed fourth studio album, "Superunknown".
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Origin of NameThe song's title character, "Spoonman", is based on a real person - Artis the Spoonman, a street performer from Seattle who performs music with a set of spoons.
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SongwritingDespite being associated with the band Soundgarden, "Spoonman" was solely written by lead vocalist Chris Cornell.
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Musical StyleShowcasing the band’s experimentation with different genre elements, "Spoonman" features a blend of grunge, alternative metal, and even progressive rock elements.
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Unique InstrumentationOne unique feature of the song is its spoon solo, performed by Artis the Spoonman. The spoon solo is paired with a drum solo, which creates a unique, rhythmic musical bridge.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Spoonman" was directed by photographer and director Jeffrey Plansker, featuring footage of Artis the Spoonman's spoon-play and Soundgarden's performance.
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AwardsRemarkably, "Spoonman" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1995, reflecting its commercial and critical success.
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InspirationOriginally, "Spoonman" was created for the soundtrack of the 1992 film "Singles". Director Cameron Crowe asked Chris Cornell to create music for the film, which was set (and filmed) in the grunge music scene in Seattle.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of the song are meant to show the struggle faced by street musicians, expressing a connection between people through music.
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Cover VersionsThe powerful track has served as an influence for many artists in different genres. Several well-known bands including Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains have performed their cover versions of "Spoonman".
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