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Under the Bridge

 * This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page. 

The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/December 14, 2016 by — Chris Woodrich (talk) 11:23, 27 November 2016 (UTC)



"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 feelings of loneliness and despondency, and to reflect on narcotics and their impact on his life. Kiedis initially did not feel "Under the Bridge" would fit into the Chili Peppers' repertoire and was reluctant to show it to his band mates until producer Rick Rubin implored him to do so. The rest of the band was receptive to the lyrics and wrote the music. The song became a critical and commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The single's success was widened with the release of its accompanying video, which was frequently played on music television channels. It won the "Viewer's Choice Award" and "Breakthrough Video" at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards. Its success led in part to the departure of guitarist John Frusciante, who preferred the band to remain underground. The song has become an inspiration to other artists, and remains a seminal component of the alternative rock movement of the early and mid-1990s.
 * Most recent similar article(s): November 4 (Agharta) (???)
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 * Promoted: June 27, 2008
 * Reasons for nomination: Great song. Some balance to much of what else we have. An article with a broad interest-base and not esoteric. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 03:08, 9 November 2016 (UTC) (NB: main editor last edited in 2012)
 * Support as nominator. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 03:08, 9 November 2016 (UTC)
 * Comment: why not wait until 10 March? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:33, 9 November 2016 (UTC)
 * Could do I guess....just thought it was good to have a broad article on. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 10:27, 10 November 2016 (UTC)