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"Shallow Be Thy Game" is a song by Red Hot Chili Peppers and was the fourth single from their 1995 album, One Hot Minute. The single was released in Australia only. It was also the only single from the album not to have a music video made for it.
| "Shallow Be Thy Game" | ||||
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| Single by Red Hot Chili Peppers | ||||
| from the album One Hot Minute | ||||
| B-side | "Walkabout", "Suck My Kiss" (Live) | |||
| Released | June 10, 1996[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Funk metal, alternative metal | |||
| Length | 4:33 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Dave Navarro, Chad Smith | |||
| Producer(s) | Rick Rubin | |||
| Red Hot Chili Peppers singles chronology | ||||
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The song is quite polemic in its direct assault on fundamentalist religion, which the lyrics openly mock.
Live performances
editDespite being a single, the song was performed very rarely on the One Hot Minute tour and has not been performed since 1996 and never in the United States.
Track listing
edit- CD single (1996)
- "Shallow Be Thy Game" (album)
- "Walkabout" (album)
- "Suck My Kiss" (live)
Charts
edit| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 88 |
References
edit- ^ The ARIA Report. Vol. 329. ARIA. June 9, 1996. p. 20.
- ^ "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 14 July 1996". ARIA. Retrieved April 16, 2020 – via Imgur.com. N.B. The HP column displays the single's highest position.
