The Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles by Kiedis, Flea, guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons. Due to commitments to other bands, Slovak and Irons did not play on the band's 1984 self-titled debut album, which instead featured guitarist Jack Sherman and drummer Cliff Martinez. Slovak rejoined for their second album, Freaky Styley (1985), and Irons for their third, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987). Irons left after Slovak died of a drug overdose in June 1988.
With new recruits Frusciante and Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded Mother's Milk (1989) and their first major commercial success, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). Frusciante was uncomfortable with their newfound popularity and left abruptly on tour in 1992. After a series of temporary guitarists, he was replaced by Dave Navarro, who appeared on the group's sixth album, One Hot Minute (1995). Although successful, the album failed to match the critical or popular acclaim of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Frusciante and Kiedis struggled with drug addiction throughout the 1990s.
In 1998, following Navarro's departure, Frusciante rejoined the band. Their seventh album, Californication (1999), became their biggest commercial success, with 16 million copies sold worldwide. By the Way (2002) and Stadium Arcadium (2006) were also successful; Stadium Arcadium was their first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Frusciante left again in 2009 to focus on his solo career; he was replaced by Josh Klinghoffer, who appeared on I'm with You (2011) and The Getaway (2016), before Frusciante rejoined in 2019. They released their 12th album, Unlimited Love, in 2022.
The Chili Peppers' mix of hard rock, funk and hip hop has influenced genres such as funk metal, rap metal, rap rock and nu metal. Kiedis said the band were early to combine "hardcore funk and hip-hop-style vocals", and suggested they had influenced Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, and Linkin Park. Smith said, "Certainly Anthony's singing style and voice lends itself to being unique, and nobody sounds like him. The cool thing about it is we can play any style of music whether it's hard and fast, or loud or quiet, slow or medium, whatever it is; rock or funk, and it still sounds like us. I'm proud of that because sometimes bands don't have that strong personality where you go, 'Oh, that's boom, right away.'"
The Chili Peppers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame In April 2012. The induction lineup was Kiedis, Flea, Smith, Klinghoffer, Frusciante, Slovak (represented by his brother James), Irons and Martinez; Frusciante was invited, but did not attend. Navarro and Sherman were not inducted; Sherman said he felt "dishonored". The band performed "By the Way", "Give It Away" and "Higher Ground", which included Irons and Martinez on drums. It was the first time Kiedis and Flea had performed with Irons in more than 20 years.
In 2003, Rolling Stone released their first list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time", with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 310 and Californication at 399. In 2012, a revised list was released, with Californication at 401. In 2020, Rolling Stone released another version of the list, with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 186 and Californication at 286.
The band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 31, 2022. George Clinton, Woody Harrelson and Bob Forrest unveiled the star at the ceremony.
Little Miss Lover
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Where have you been in this world for so long
Well, I love a lover that feels like you
Would you like to tag along?
Well I really don't need any help little girl
But I think you could help me out anyway
Aww shucks
That feels like you
For some time
Excuse me while I see
If the gypsy in me is right
If you don't mind
Well he signals me OK
So I think it's safe to say
I'm gonna make my play
Oh yeah
See me coming towards you now
Hey hey little miss lover
There is so much you and me can discover
And I think we should start, hey, we should start right now, right now
The lyrics of Little Miss Lover by Red Hot Chili Peppers revolve around the singer's search for a lover who matches a certain feeling or vibe he is seeking. He encounters this woman and invites her to join him on his journey, though he notes that he doesn't necessarily need her help. The song implies a sense of lust but also a desire for companionship and adventure.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer has been searching for this particular type of lover for a while. He seems to have a specific idea in mind of what he wants, but when he meets this woman, he is willing to deviate from his original plan. The line "I really don't need any help little girl, but I think you could help me out anyway" suggests that he is open to something new and unexpected.
Later in the song, the singer mentions a "gypsy" who signals to him that he's on the right track with this woman. This adds a mystical element to the lyrics and suggests that fate or destiny is playing a role in their meeting. Overall, the lyrics of Little Miss Lover convey a sense of adventure, spontaneity, and the excitement of meeting someone new.
Line by Line Meaning
Little miss lover
Addressing the woman he's interested in as a little miss lover
Where have you been in this world for so long
Asking where she's been all this time and expressing interest in her past experiences
Well, I love a lover that feels like you
Expressing his love for a lover that matches her qualities
Would you like to tag along?
Inviting her to come along with him
Well I really don't need any help little girl
Declaring that he doesn't need any assistance
But I think you could help me out anyway
Suggesting that he still thinks she could be of help to him
Aww shucks
Using a playful expression to show a combination of modesty and surprise
Would you believe baby I've been looking for a sole
Asking her to believe that he's been searching for a partner like her
That feels like you
Clarifying the type of partner he's been looking for
For some time
Reiterating that he's been searching for a while
Excuse me while I see
Politely excusing himself to check something
If the gypsy in me is right
Suggesting that he's using his intuition to see if they are a match
If you don't mind
Asking for her permission before doing something
Well he signals me OK
Indicating that his instincts are telling him it's okay to make a move
So I think it's safe to say
Concluding that it's safe to assume they are compatible
I'm gonna make my play
Deciding to make a move on her
Oh yeah
Using a casual expression to show enthusiasm
See me coming towards you now
Announcing his approach towards her
Hey hey little miss lover
Repeating the phrase used to address her, adding a sense of familiarity
There is so much you and me can discover
Expressing excitement at the possibilities that exist between them
And I think we should start, hey, we should start right now, right now
Urging them to explore their connection together, in this moment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX
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Johnny_07
Hendrix lives on
Rian Coghlan
I hear Hendrix influences
Buck McRee
Rian Coghlan it's a Hendrix song
Clapton Dennis
Yes, and Hendrix is generally the biggest influence on RHCP (they say)
Edit: Of course the whole Band and specially Frusciante is doing a great Job here, gotta love them.
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Are people don't like great songs
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