censored because it was "too heavy" for the "dipshits at MTV". He added, "They got a dead girl in that lame Stabbing Westward video so I don't understand their problem." An alternative international version of the music video for "Pretty Noose" was released. This version was directed by Henry Shepherd (bass guitarist Ben Shepherd's brother), who had previously co-directed the "My Wave" music video for the band. The video simply features the band performing the song live in a studio. The footage is taken from a pre-release European promotional kit for Down on the Upside. The video was released to areas outside the United States, but began to be shown in the United States after Kozik's version debuted. Live performances "Pretty Noose" was performed on Saturday Night Live in May 1996 in support of Down on the Upside. A recording of this performance can be found on the band's 2010 compilation album Telephantasm. Track listing All songs written by Chris Cornell, except where noted. Promotional CD (US) "Pretty Noose" – 4:12 CD (Europe) and 7" vinyl (Europe) "Pretty Noose" – 4:12 "Jerry Garcia's Finger" (Matt Cameron, Cornell, Ben Shepherd, Kim Thayil) – 4:00 CD (Europe) "Pretty Noose" – 4:12 "Applebite" (Cameron, Cornell) – 5:10 "An Unkind" (Shepherd) – 2:08 Interview with Eleven's Alain and Natasha – 8:57 Promotional CD (UK) "Pretty Noose" – 4:12 Note The club promo CD is a limited edition of 300 (making it the rarest of any Soundgarden release) and was packaged in a clear, soft plastic sleeve sealed with a large red sticker that doubles as the "liner notes". Charts See also List of RPM Rock/Alternative number-one singles (Canada) References External links 1996 singles Song recordings produced by Adam Kasper Song recordings produced by Chris Cornell Song recordings produced by Matt Cameron Songs written by Chris Cornell Soundgarden songs 1996 songs American progressive rock songs