Soul to Squeeze: The Best of the Coneheads Soundtrack
Contents
The Coneheads are a legendary soul/funk band that have been thrilling audiences for decades. This is a compilation of their best work, and it is sure to get your groove on!
Introduction
The Coneheads soundtrack was released in 1993 to coincide with the release of the Paramount Pictures film The Coneheads. The album features tracks by some of the biggest names in music at the time, including Bruce Springsteen, Joe Jackson, REM, Talking Heads, Lenny Kravitz, and more.
While the movie was not a box office success, the soundtrack was well-received by critics and fans alike. It peaked at #39 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA. In 1994, it won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.
If you’re a fan of ’90s music, or just looking for a good nostalgia trip, Soul to Squeeze is the perfect album for you.
The Coneheads Soundtrack
Soul to Squeeze: The Best of the Coneheads Soundtrack is a compilation album of songs from the film The Coneheads. The album was released on July 13, 1993, by Warner Bros. Records. It peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and number 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 20, 1993.
“Soul to Squeeze”
The Coneheads Soundtrack is the official soundtrack album for the 1993 film The Coneheads. The album was released on July 20, 1993 through MCA Records and features songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soul Asylum, Pixies and more.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ song “Soul to Squeeze” was released as a single and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the band’s highest-charting single at the time. The song also peaked at #2 on the Alternative Songs chart.
“Sugar”
The Coneheads Soundtrack features music from some of the most popular soul and R&B artists of the 1970s, including The Staple Singers, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Al Green. The soundtrack was released on July 9, 1993, by Atlantic Records.
The opening track, “Sugar”, is performed by The Staple Singers. The song was originally released as a single in 1973 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Sugar” is a celebratory track that features the group’s signature harmonies and a funky bassline.
The second track, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, is performed by The Temptations. The song was originally released as a single in 1966 and reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” is a heart-wrenching ballad that showcases the group’s vocal prowess.
Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” is featured as the third track on the soundtrack. The song was originally released as a single in 1968 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” is a classic Motown track that features Gaye’s smooth vocals and a memorable bassline.
The fourth track, “Let’s Stay Together”, is performed by Al Green. The song was originally released as a single in 1971 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Let’s Stay Together” is a romantic ballad that features Green’s soothing vocals and a catchy piano melody.
“Crazy”
“Crazy” is a song by American rock band Aerosmith. It was written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and released as the second single from the album Permanent Vacation (1987). It peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1988. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
The song was Aerosmith’s last top 20 hit until their 1998 comeback single “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”, from the Armageddon soundtrack. “Crazy” is still played regularly on classic rock radio stations. In 2009, it was named the 56th greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1.
The song was written in 1986 while the band was recording Permanent Vacation in Los Angeles. Lead singer Steven Tyler had been fooling around with a riff he had written previously, and when guitarist Joe Perry walked in, Tyler asked him if he wanted to hear something crazy he had been working on. Perry liked what he heard, and together they wrote the rest of the song in about 15 minutes.
“She’s a Beauty”
She’s a Beauty is a song by The Tubes, released as a single in 1983. It was written by group members Fee Waybill and Roger Steen. The song reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band’s only top 40 hit in the United States, and remained in the top 40 for seven weeks.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Coneheads soundtrack is a great collection of songs that capture the feeling of the movie. It’s a must-have for any fan of the film, and it’s sure to get your feet tapping.
