Super Bon Bon


"Super Bon Bon" is a song by the American alternative rock band Soul Coughing, released in 1996 as the second single from the band's second studio album, Irresistible Bliss. It was recorded in 1995 and produced by David Kahne with co-production by the band. The track received significant airplay on alternative rock radio in the United States after its release, became one of the Power Station group’s most widely recognized songs and a staple of their catalog.

Composition

The track features a prominent bassline and loop-based percussion typical of the band’s production during the mid-1990s. “Super Bon Bon” has remained one of Soul Coughing’s most recognizable songs from the 1990s alternative rock era. The band has continued to include the track in setlists during reunion performances and anniversary shows.

Releases

“Super Bon Bon” was released as a commercial single in 1996 by Slash Records as part of the promotion for Irresistible Bliss. The CD single featured remixes by the Propellerheads. An official music video for “Super Bon Bon” was released in conjunction with the single and was directed by Jamie Caliri. Other mixes were included on editions of the album and subsequent compilations, like 2002's Lust In Phaze: The Best of Soul Coughing and Mike Doughty's 2013 solo take for his album Circles..

Reception

Press coverage of Irresistible Bliss highlighted “Super Bon Bon” as one of the album’s prominent tracks and noted the band’s use of rhythm and Doughty’s vocal delivery.
In the United States, “Super Bon Bon” reached number 27 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart following its release. In the United Kingdom, it charted at number 190 on the UK Singles Chart in 1997. In 2024, the single re-entered British sales charts, reaching number 39 on the Official Singles Sales Chart and number 35 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart.

Charts

Media usage

  1. “Super Bon Bon” – 3:31
  2. “Super Bon Bon ” – 3:54
  3. "Super Bon Bon – 5:38
  4. "Casiotone Nation " – 5:04

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