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Smile from the Streets You Hold
Studio album by John Frusciante
Released	August 26, 1997
Recorded	1988-1996
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	61:23
Label	Birdman Records
Producer(s)	John Frusciante
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John Frusciante chronology
Niandra Lades and Usually Just a T-Shirt (1994)	Smile from the Streets You Hold (1997)	To Record Only Water for Ten Days (2001)

Smile from the Streets You Hold is a solo album by John Frusciante, guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers from 1988 to 1992 (he later rejoined the band). It was released in 1997 on Birdman Records, while Frusciante was severely addicted to drugs, primarily heroin.

Most of Smile from the Streets You Hold was recorded when Frusciante was still with the Chili Peppers, with the exception of a few songs that were recorded after he left the band. Those songs include "Enter a Uh" and "Nigger Song".

Frusciante had Smile from the Streets You Hold and his first solo album, Niandra Lades and Usually Just a T-Shirt, removed from record stores in 1998 after rejoining the Chili Peppers because he felt uncomfortable with them being available to the public. Although Niandra Lades was eventually re-issued, the guitarist has maintained his opposition to the re-issuing of Smile from the Streets You Hold, and is quoted as saying that he "only released it for drug money".

The late actor River Phoenix, a good friend of Frusciante and the rest of the Peppers, is featured on two tracks, "Height Down" (originally titled "Soul Removal"), and "Well I've Been" (originally titled "Bought Her Soul"). Both songs, along with the title track, were supposed to be released on Niandra Lades, but were pulled for lack of space and the inclusion of Usually Just A T-Shirt.

There is also a second print of Smile from the Streets You Hold available. Including an extended version of "Life's a Bath" and there are 18 tracks, because "Smile from the Streets You Hold" is recorded in two parts. Another difference between the 17-tracks version and the 18-track version is that on the first one at the song "For Air" we can hear John taking a hit on a water bong.

1. "Enter a Uh" – 8:06
2. "The Other" – 1:34
3. "Life's a Bath" – 1:18
4. "A Fall Thru the Ground" – 2:24
5. "Poppy Man" – 1:21
6. "I May Again Know John" – 8:48
7. "I'm Always" – 2:33
8. "Nigger Song" – 1:25
9. "Femininity" – 2:35
10. "Breathe" – 6:21
11. "More" – 2:07
12. "For Air" – 3:55
13. "Height Down" – 4:00
14. "Well, I've Been" – 3:06
15. "Smile from the Streets You Hold" – 5:09
16. "I Can't See Until I See Your Eyes" – 1:30
17. "Estress" – 2:17

• Smile from the Streets You Hold at JohnFrusciante.com, his official site
• John Frusciante Fan Site