Under the Bridge

"Under the Bridge" is a 1991 song by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Released on their album Blood Sugar Sex Magik, the music video won an MTV Video Music Award and single-handedly propelled the band to stardom. "Under the Bridge" is an introspective reflection on Anthony Kiedis' drug habit. A particular line of the song sings 'Under the bridge downtown, is where I drew some blood' referring to his use of drugs under a bridge, although Anthony himself refuses to reveal the exact location.

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1991 - Song - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Album - Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Music video - MTV Video Music Award - Anthony Kiedis

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It originally reached #26 in the UK, though a re-issue in 1994 reached #13. The song became a hit again in 1998, when UK girl group All Saints re-recorded it for their début album and released it as a double-a-side with their cover of Patti LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade". The song hit #1 in the UK Singles Chart.

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1994 - 1998 - UK - Girl group - All Saints - Patti LaBelle - Lady Marmalade - UK Singles Chart

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The guitar of this song is played in a distinctive style, similar to that of Jimi Hendrix's Little Wing.

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Guitar - Jimi Hendrix - Little Wing

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