video The music video for "Spoonman" was directed by Jeffrey Plansker (under the alias "John Smithey"). The video features Artis prominently, making him the focus of the video instead of the band, who are shown only in black-and-white still photographs. The video was released in February 1994. In an interview with Hit Parader magazine in 1994, Chris Cornell said about the music video: I think we were fairly smart with "Spoonman" in that you really don't see us that much in the video. You see various pictures of us, but it's not quite the same as having us in your living room all the time. We're trying to maintain some degree of mystique about Soundgarden, I guess. I remember back when I was a kid, long before MTV, and the only way to see my favorite bands was to go to their concerts. It was an incredible experience. MTV has helped a lot of bands, but they've also helped rob a lot of groups of that special mystique. It's tough when you can see a great rock band on TV one second, then hit the clicker and be watching a soap opera or a sitcom the next. That's what rock and roll has become for some people. Track listings All songs were written by Chris Cornell, except where noted. CD (Europe) and 12-inch vinyl (Europe) "Spoonman" – 4:06 "Fresh Tendrils" (Matt Cameron, Cornell) – 4:16 "Cold Bitch" – 5:01 "Exit Stonehenge" (Cameron, Cornell, Ben Shepherd, Kim Thayil) – 1:19 Cassette (UK) and 7-inch vinyl (UK) "Spoonman" – 4:06 "Fresh Tendrils" (Cameron, Cornell) – 4:16 CD (Germany) "Spoonman" (edit) – 3:51 "Cold Bitch" – 5:11 "Exit Stonehenge" (Cameron, Cornell, Shepherd, Thayil) – 1:19 CD (Australia and Canada) "Spoonman" – 4:06 "Cold Bitch" – 5:01 Charts References External links 1994 singles 1994 songs A&M Records singles Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance Song recordings produced by Chris Cornell Song recordings produced by Matt Cameron Song recordings produced by Michael Beinhorn Songs about indigenous peoples Songs about musicians Songs written by Chris Cornell Soundgarden songs Spoons