Spoonman

Soundgarden

About Spoonman

"Spoonman" is a song by American rock band Soundgarden. Written by frontman Chris Cornell, "Spoonman" was released on February 15, 1994 as the first single from the band's fourth studio album, Superunknown (1994). "Spoonman" is often credited as one of the songs that launched Soundgarden's career into the mainstream. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number nine on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. A remixed version of the song by Steve Fisk appears on the "Black Hole Sun" and "My Wave" singles. The song was included on Soundgarden's 1997 greatest hits album, A-Sides and the 2010 compilation album Telephantasm. 


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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)
(Come on, come on, come on)
(Come on, come on, come on)
(Come on, come on, come on)

With your hands
With your hands
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Hands

(Come on while I get off)
(Come on while I get off)
(Come on while I get off)
(Come on while I get off, yeah)
(Come on while I get off)
(Come on while I get off)
(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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Soundgarden

Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's full-time drummer in 1986, while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990. more »

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Written by: Chris Cornell

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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".
Origin of Name
The 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.
Songwriting
Despite being associated with the band Soundgarden, "Spoonman" was solely written by lead vocalist Chris Cornell.
Musical Style
Showcasing the band’s experimentation with different genre elements, "Spoonman" features a blend of grunge, alternative metal, and even progressive rock elements.
Unique Instrumentation
One 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Awards
Remarkably, "Spoonman" won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1995, reflecting its commercial and critical success.
Inspiration
Originally, "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.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of the song are meant to show the struggle faced by street musicians, expressing a connection between people through music.
Cover Versions
The 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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