"Under the Bridge" is a song that was written and originally recorded by the rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers. More than two decades into the California band's career, it remains their most successful U.S. hit single, having reached #2 on the BillboardHot 100 in 1992. Released on their 1991 albumBlood Sugar Sex Magik, the music video, directed by Gus van Sant, won an MTV Video Music Award and propelled the band to stardom.