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.
The Greeting Song
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Mary-go-round I ride you for my love
Throwin' me down in the backseat underground
I'm on the mound I make it for my love
Makin' my way I brake another L.A. day
Time in the town I need it for my love
My Chevrolet rollin' to another play day
Who, you talking to, talk to me you
Sound of music
Who, you talking to, talk to me you
Sound of music
I love you swim through me
Good feelings come to me
Sought and I found a life of makin my blood sound
Do anything for the one I love
Something profound the face of God is in Sensurround
I'm on the mound I make it for my love
Who, you talking to, talk to me you
Sound of music
Who, you talking to, talk to me you
Sound of music
I love you swim through me
Good feelings come to me
The Greeting Song by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song about the lead singer’s love for music and his search for true love. The first verse describes him driving around with his top down, looking for love. He compares his search to riding a merry-go-round, suggesting that he is searching in circles for the love he desires. He then talks about being thrown down in the underground backseat, indicating that he has experienced failure in his search.
As he makes his way through his life, he needs the sound of music to help him find his love. He needs the sound to guide him, to inspire him, and to help him feel good. The second verse talks about him braking another L.A. day, indicating that he is taking a pause to reflect on his life and search for love. He then talks about his Chevy rolling to another play day, indicating that he is ready to play the game of love once again.
The chorus repeats the phrase “Who, you talking to, talk to me you Sound of music” several times, suggesting that music is the only entity that can truly understand his search for love. The song concludes with the singer saying that he has found something profound: the face of God is in Sensurround. This suggests that he has found a deeper connection to music, which is his true love.
Overall, The Greeting Song is a song about the power of music and its role in people’s lives. It is also about the search for true love and the role that music can play in that search.
Line by Line Meaning
Drivin' around I've got my baby and my top down
I am driving around with my loved one with the top of the car down
Mary-go-round I ride you for my love
My love for my significant other is like riding a merry go round
Throwin' me down in the backseat underground
My significant other and I engage in passionate lovemaking in the backseat of my car
I'm on the mound I make it for my love
I am on top of the world and doing everything for the love of my significant other
Makin' my way I brake another L.A. day
I am making my way through another day in Los Angeles
Time in the town I need it for my love
I need to spend time in the city for the love of my significant other
My Chevrolet rollin' to another play day
I am driving my Chevy to another day of fun
This is the sound I listen for my love
This music is what I am listening to for the love of my significant other
Who, you talking to, talk to me you
Who are you talking to? Talk to me instead
Sound of music
I am enjoying the sound of the music
I love you swim through me
I am deeply in love with my significant other
Good feelings come to me
Being in love brings me happiness and good feelings
Sought and I found a life of makin my blood sound
I searched for and found a life that fills me with passion
Do anything for the one I love
I am willing to do anything for the love of my significant other
Something profound the face of God is in Sensurround
There is something profound about being in love and it feels like the face of God is all around us
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Michael Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith
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Marry me and be my inspiration to create new things and leave a mark in the world
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