Sikamikanico
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"Sikamikanico" is a song by Red Hot Chili Peppers
recorded for, but left out of, their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik
. The song was included on the single for "Under the Bridge
" as a b-side
. "Sikamikanico" saw a rise in popularity after being featured in the successful 1992 film Wayne's World
and subsequent soundtrack
. In 1994 the song was incorporated into Live Rare Remix Box
, a compilation of b-sides, outtakes, remixes and live tracks from Blood Sugar Sex Magik and its tour.
The song features a fast driving guitar riff by guitarist John Frusciante
, as well as a strong drumbeat from drummer Chad Smith
. Bassist Flea
also has a role in the instrumental side of the track, however his bassline is not as prominent.
The Peppers would later contribute a song to another film spun off from a Saturday Night Live
sketch. The song, "Soul to Squeeze
", appeared on the soundtrack to 1993's Coneheads
.
It is also featured in the documentary "Funky Monks", as Frusciante and Flea are recording the guitar and bass tracks.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
recorded for, but left out of, their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Blood Sugar Sex Magik is the fifth studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on September 24, 1991. Produced by Rick Rubin, it was the band's first record released on Warner Bros. Records...
. The song was included on the single for "Under the Bridge
Under the Bridge
"Under the Bridge" is a song by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on March 10, 1992 as the second single from the group's fifth studio album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Vocalist Anthony Kiedis wrote the lyrics to express a feeling of loneliness and despondency, and to reflect on...
" as a b-side
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
. "Sikamikanico" saw a rise in popularity after being featured in the successful 1992 film Wayne's World
Wayne's World (film)
Wayne's World is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris and starring Mike Myers in his film debut as Wayne Campbell and Dana Carvey as Garth Algar, hosts of the Aurora, Illinois-based Public-access television cable TV show Wayne's World...
and subsequent soundtrack
Wayne's World (soundtrack)
Wayne's World is the original soundtrack album by the film of the same title. It was released on February 18, 1992.-Track listing:# "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen# "Hot and Bothered" - Cinderella# "Rock Candy" - BulletBoys# "Dream Weaver" - Gary Wright...
. In 1994 the song was incorporated into Live Rare Remix Box
Live Rare Remix Box
Live Rare Remix Box is a compilation box set released by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1994. It contains three CDs, which are named individually Live, Rare and Remix...
, a compilation of b-sides, outtakes, remixes and live tracks from Blood Sugar Sex Magik and its tour.
The song features a fast driving guitar riff by guitarist John Frusciante
John Frusciante
John Anthony Frusciante is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, record and film producer. He is best known as the former lead guitarist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, with whom he had been for a number of years and recorded five studio albums...
, as well as a strong drumbeat from drummer Chad Smith
Chad Smith
Chad Smith is an American musician, best known as the longtime and current drummer of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Smith is also the drummer of the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot which includes Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Michael Anthony, former Deep Purple vocalist Glenn Hughes' backing band and...
. Bassist Flea
Flea (musician)
Michael Peter Balzary , better known by his stage name Flea, is an Australian-American musician and occasional actor. He is best known as the bassist, co-founding member, and one of the composers of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers...
also has a role in the instrumental side of the track, however his bassline is not as prominent.
The Peppers would later contribute a song to another film spun off from a Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
sketch. The song, "Soul to Squeeze
Soul to Squeeze
"Soul to Squeeze" is a song by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers that was originally recorded during the production of their fifth studio album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik...
", appeared on the soundtrack to 1993's Coneheads
Coneheads (film)
Coneheads is a 1993 film based on the Saturday Night Live sketches about the Coneheads. The film was directed by Steve Barron and produced by Lorne Michaels...
.
It is also featured in the documentary "Funky Monks", as Frusciante and Flea are recording the guitar and bass tracks.