Chad Smith Plays "Give It Away" | Red Hot Chili Peppers

Watch Chad Smith's performing "Give It Away," the lead single from Red Hot Chili Peppers' album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). This iconic 90's rock song captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. The track's infectious energy and meaningful lyrics, inspired by vocalist Anthony Kiedis' personal experiences, highlight the value of selflessness and altruism. Its immense popularity led to global fame, reaching the top of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1991.
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[@chrisknowles64]

I love how @DrumeoOfficial loved their own comment 🤣

[@elusivelectron]

Man, his ghost notes are vicious!

[@maltejedstrom9324]

You should try to get 8-bit drummer on this show, he has livestreamed himself playing songs by ear for years

[@MadeitpastJesus]

Allgirlrhythm ( Lev Fer )

[@luizotavio2237]

Done

[@neilomac]

Hope we're going to get a 'Chad Smith plays a song he's never heard before' video sometime, that'd be sick.

[@DavePainkiller]

That live vod of him playing "Patient Number 9" by Ozzy was tremendous.

[@BrandonToews]

Just you wait 👀

[@grandadmiral3339]

@@BrandonToewsoooo interesting

[@GeekSpeakDesign]

@@BrandonToewsBooyah!

[@nostoneunturned7641]

​@@b10buzzYour comment makes no sense.....or the attempt at humor is very poor.

[@alex0589]

Went to a clinic of his in about 2004, at the end, he was supposed pick a couple seat numbers out of a hat to give away 2 or 3 small items like drumsticks and a splash but he gave a look to his sponsors (at the time pearl and sabian) reps who were standing sidestage like “watch me” and he proceeded to throw the entire kit in the crowd, piece by piece. He threw the ride over our heads (lol) then he undid the hi hats, put them together, scanned the room, saw me (14 year old), pointed at me and handed them to me. It was such a huge thing for me to have great hats, they still get use 20 years later. He literally “gave it away” Good guy.

[@MadeitpastJesus]

Wow. Chad's clinics are great. Great teacher. Love his energy.

[@QuaseMutantes]

hahaha. how cool is that!!!

[@augustinpannard]

Dw ,paiste ...he still sounds chad smith Whatever the gear ,the sound come from the musician

[@MadeitpastJesus]

@@augustinpannard Give me a surface and let my hands go. :-) ❤🙏🙌 (Mike Vecchione rules)

[@RIKDDY]

I went to chad smith clinic as week. Couldn't been 2004 too

[@GoodSneakers]

One of the most organic bands ever. All four members are equally important to the sound and to the balance of the mix. Chad is phenomenal; groovy, energetic, passionate, skilled, musical, badass, hard-hitting and steady as feck.

[@fungus_am0nguz644]

Yeah, i like how they all jam together and the songs start to get shape from those jams. On a side note, I remember in Anthony's bio, Scar Tissue, when he met Chad he immediately didnt like him, it was mainly because of how he came dressed for that first rehearsal. Anthony was like "this guy is dressed like a kook biker vibe, he had weird hair, he just looked very uncool" he is just bashing him right....until Chad got behind the mfer kit and started jamming, crushing it. And Flea just looked at Kiedis like "yep, this is the guy, no doubt"

[@braindrain329]

How lucky are we that those 4 found each other?

[@davidriley1847]

SHUT UP !

[@BenLynd-w3t]

LOL I bet you're American who only listens to what the radio feeds you

[@bogrunberger]

Totally agree. They just need a singer, and then they'll be going places!

[@Squeesher]

How many thousand times do you think he's played this? This is phenomenal

[@RHCPsTv]

In concerts, roughly 1033 times to date.

[@wayblu2799]

@@RHCPsTv adding rehearsals, takes while recording, promotional things etc the number must be so high

[@bebbuinc7611]

42

[@chrisknowles64]

It's amazing how subtle but powerful this part is, and I love watching how he expresses pure joy while he plays.

[@kornandfoofighters]

This is a will Farrell step brothers deleted scene 😂

[@gtube1477]

@@kornandfoofightersanal queef!

[@chrisknowles64]

@@kornandfoofighters 🤣

[@Mike-om4tv]

Subtle? No way dude

[@adamjj85]

That kick drum sound is 🔥🔥

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Triggered to shit

[@user-gl5mb7ty5c]

So is the snare sound! It really goes to show how good you can sound with minimal post processing when a good selection of microphones with proper miking technique is used.

[@jeffh8803]

Sounds nothing like the original track but cool nonetheless

[@Scuba_Bro]

I love how into this he is while he’s playing!

[@jasonmusic9938]

its a great tune, im sure he enjoys playing it

[@warren_r]

Chad's one of those drummers that makes you believe in what he's playing. He's into it, you should be too.

[@wellington.333]

Nobody can repeat that original track like the original drummer. After decades, he is still the boss!!!

[@leafbelly]

I know it sounds weird, but to me, the great thing about the drum part to this song are the notes he doesn't play. It takes restraint to not get carried away with fills on a song like this and just let the vocals carry the song. Chad's a true musician.

[@sjcaraga]

Doesn't sound weird at all.he uses space very well and lets the song breathe.

[@monkeysezbegood]

Just like Maria Carey

[@Greenredfield]

@@monkeysezbegoodlol burn

[@wysiwyg2489]

If you think he laid down the first track of the song, the restraint portion is even mor significant. Most drummers feel they need to fill the entire song, and don't leave space for the bass or other rythm instruments.

[@Thegbear]

Fuck you’re so right, Anthony’s voice is perfect for this song, it’s brilliantly percussive and rhythmic, and so the drums don’t have to work as hard to support it. Crazy fills would make it busy. Instead the kick directly supports the bass, and the snare highlights and accentuates the vocals. So good.

[@bryanbassdrums]

One of the best rock drummers out there. Stays in the pocket and shows off them chops when needed.

[@cheenis420]

He’s really grown on me as one of my favourite drummers. His style has rubbed off on me more than anyone else (even though I hardly listen to rchp)

[@The_KlaVra]

I love how he enters some sections in the 2, if my count is right, when he hits the ride before the closed hihats part. Every member of Red Hot is essential for their sound, you cant have Red Hot without those bass lines from Flea, those Jazzy Soulful Funky licks from Frusciante, the hard hitting groove from Chad Smith and the flow of Kiedis. Truly a band that is a complete unit and everybody is a big part on their sound.

[@joedent3323]

They had many albums without Frusciante that were good.

[@The_KlaVra]

@@joedent3323 Yeah nobody denies that but with frusciante they have like a spark that makes it sooooo good

[@joedent3323]

@@The_KlaVra it's true - John was the inclusion that sent the Chillis from punk-funk silliness to Prime-Time Chart busters. He brought musical chops to a group that were running on Naught but sox and smutty lyrics.

[@joedent3323]

@@The_KlaVra Frusciante almost IS the band on BSSM. No way could a pre mothers-milk Peppers ever dreamed of 'Breaking the Girl'... and that's just the start. John made that band HUGE. Before? They were skaters-choice, and naught else.

[@keenangan6047]

@@joedent3323rhcp without frusciante feels off

[@ModeloLoveMeLongTime]

I absolutely love it when the actual musician does videos like this of the songs they created themselves and we all can see exactly how their parts are done and how they play them from start to finish.

[@Xplotion287]

Also there's the liberty the artist adds to it, not having the producers telling him fill this or that makes you notice the approach he has on his on music.

[@ZackZweifel]

no one holds a simple groove as powerful as Chad Smith

[@spacerace6847]

Nobody does it better than Will Ferrell, awesome job man!!

[@no-name8553]

😆

[@TheseBitchesWantNikes]

Lmao

[@thepermman]

When are Justin Long and Will Farrell going to start a band?

[@mihaitha]

@@thepermman they already did. Haven't you heard of RHCP?

[@abuelb]

Chad does it just as good.😂

[@nightwing4065]

Everything is clean & tight! Pure talent! Chad Smith is the GOAT. 👌

[@ddandymann]

As a bassist this is one of my all time favourite grooves. Playing this with a really good drummer was one of the best musical experiences of my life. Big props to Chad and Flea for this and their many other incredible grooves. Drummers and Bassists will always be best friends.

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Playing with a really good drummer just transforms the enjoymemt level of playing in bands so much, more than any guitarist, singer or bassist.

[@Washu1337]

Just saw them live in Glasgow last Sunday. This man is a machine. He’s the core of this band.

[@robfooks1274]

I was there too! First time seein them live n was blown away! Hearing those grooves so loud was truly epic

[@suf9045]

Chad Smith was the reason I got into drumming, I can never tire of watching this man play the drums.

[@pix1324]

Was fortunate enough to see rhcp live not too long ago. While they were all amazing, Chad was the backbone of it all. His drum solos were bloody insane

[@mungofinalfi4480]

​@@Skepsis710He's pretty great these days.

[@user-ff5yt5dy2h]

@@Skepsis710 for real i saw them live 2 weeks ago, as thrilled as I was to go to a Red Hot concert, i thought it would be kinda bad too because of Anthony. Imagine how surprised I was that he did not botch any song AT ALL. He did actually great on every song! I was amazed, they really all were amazing !

[@keenangan6047]

@@user-ff5yt5dy2hthink he’s learnt to relax

[@Nevermind2004x]

This is my favourite video on the channel. This is what drumming is all about. Energy and feel. No need for complexity. Chad is amazing.

[@widexawake_]

There is a time and place for "complexity", but saying that there's "no place" for it is a bit dismissive.

[@TERN666]

Blood sugar sex magik is their best sounding album production wise to this day

[@LukeEsther]

so much energy but he still keeps it locked to the click without rushing anything, what a pro

[@Windhorse11]

It’s so fun to watch a legend play a legendary song with added nuances & fills but with an energy that made the song as special as it is. . . Decades later! Thanks for this ⚡️

[@DevourTheBleak]

Always been one of my fav RHCP tracks, my fav drum track for sure. Doesn’t matter how many times I’ve seen them live, I’m always impressed by that kick and snare

[@surfing636]

Tight, crisp, powerful, and disciplined. And gets another thumbs up for wearing that t-shirt too!!!

[@thebodybeatdownDiTi]

one of the greatest songs and one of the greatest drummers..period..

[@alexanderw6955]

Will Ferrell is such a good drummer.

[@xsbutter]

Came here for this!

[@jamesp57867]

Yeah! If his acting career ever peters out, he'll have a backup .

[@BabyThomas]

It just needs more cowbell! I'm sorry, but those two can't ever go old... 😆

[@innocentrage1]

Did you touch my drum set?!

[@gymcel565]

Such an old and overused joke...

[@AMESLARI]

The feel, the groove, the power, the joy and oh holy mother of drum sounds! I need that drum sound in my life. Like, now.

[@tickbox_]

Can never get over how he can be so loose and groovy with it and yet so damn solid and steady at the same time. Don’t think there is a drummer who has had a bigger influence on how I play. Dude’s a legend. And christ he hits hard.

[@22bmorse]

he has an absolutely impeccable feel of the beat. his ability to work in little run on off counts is just insane

[@CaptainBlaine]

This guy is just a joy to watch every single time. Such a clean sound too! Not too busy, he gives the song just enough

[@name12321]

I could watch him play for hours

[@aliasraonic]

the way he effortlessly speeds up the kick at 4:25 is beautiful...

[@Owenator26]

Chad's drumming is such a key part to RHCP! His groove and feel of the way he play drums is so in the pocket which makes him the perfect drummer for this band.

[@SamMallin]

Just watched the video of Chad breaking down Californication and it was so amazing to see his, and the overall band's, thought process into writing songs. I love the idea of playing to what the song needs, and not necessarily going 'all out; which I'll be thinking about every time I listen to the Chilis moving forward.

[@K-E-N-07]

This beat serves the song so well.

[@dr.p3637]

I had no idea Ron Burgundy was such a freaking awesome drummer! Edited to add I think that Chad Smith is one of the nicest coolest human beings in rock music. I watch all of his interviews and he is just the best of the best. He's the kind of guy anyone would wanna have as a friend or mentor. he's such a humble sweet person. Thanks Chad for doing this.

[@EpicnessCupStudios]

I could listen and watch this man drum all day long.

[@infuseme2]

This is what a pro does. Takes something sophisticated and groovy like this and makes it look easy.

[@iancipollini9598]

I love so much how he reels himself back into the groove when he gets fuck8ng rocking to his own song so hard he rushes a bit. You feel like you're falling and got scooped up. Like when you fall asleep, start to drift off, nodding back or forth, and your SOUL catches you and SLAPS you instantly and wholly awake

[@thebigcheese3489]

Chad has a great style, effortless power and beautiful flow, he and Dave Abbruzzese are poetry in motion.

[@TheBarnaclesHunter]

I know theres a lot of drummers out there with stunning skillls and technique who can do killer covers and stuff, but dudes like Chad have that very spark that creates trends, signature styles and compositions that end up immortalized on places like the hall of fame… and that, at least for me, is what establishes the difference between a talented/technical/skilled musician and a legendary musician.

[@OGKiki999]

One of my favorite drummers! I love RHCP 🔥

[@dave_s_vids]

Oh man, Chad's playing is pure groove, absolutely wonderful, and those fills?!! Wow.

[@Cyfaic]

The mix is really well made ! Great performance from Chad, but please shootout to the Drumeo team for the video and audio it's perfect !

[@Krowzdawn]

Ive never seen another drummer with such a loose playing style and perfect timing, such an amazing drummer and band!

[@ChefMarkyMarkz]

After all these years, Chad's still being Chad, banging away at the drums.

[@hitmanvr6]

You can tell that Chad really loves still playing this song!! I love it!!! And I really enjoyed all the little nuances and changes he did for this version!! I've never been a fan for "cookie cutter" exactly how the album goes when I see bands play live. Those differences in how they feel, as to what they play is what makes it amazing.

[@metalcavy33]

This groove has to be up there with the best of all time.

[@tiredofit4761]

Definitely one of the greatest drummers of my lifetime! RHCP are legends

[@anthonyborden2560]

Taking notes on stage presence... His feel is off the charts! Genuine pro.

[@Butch3727]

Gotta love the energy

[@intilagu]

Dear Chad, until now your enthusiasm seems to have never faded. Makes viewers of this video feel refreshed. Thank You. We only pray that we will always be given good health, lots of good fortune, long life, and pleasant stories.

[@matt6288joyce]

The power he puts through those sticks is incredible

[@iainmcclure416]

He must have played this sing thousands of times - and he's loving it! Great stuff

[@jmecillakennedy7102]

You are one of my all time favorite drummers...

[@musikunterrichtwesel]

My favorite crossover drummer - amazing energy and his battery always sounds great!

[@atquinn1975]

Chad's drumming always *feels* sooo good!

[@SirBangle]

This channel has helped me discover some amazing artists that I would have never known or listened to. Never listened to the RHCP before really, but just watching Chad Smith play this song by himself was incredible. I watch this video very often. The video of Domino playing Slipknot and Dirk playing Mr. Brightside were fantastic, too.

[@cindywood292]

I totally dig this guy and the funky badass way he plays the drums!!

[@notenote2861]

no matter how good you are on drumming nobody hit the drums on RHCP songs like Chad Smith That's what special about him

[@LENKRAD]

This guy has so much feel it's insane.

[@DemiHavok420]

I always love when you see a drummer that always smiles. Makes me wish i took up drums over strings, because to me it just looks so fun and fulfilling. Guitar is fun too, but i imagine throwing your arms around has to be way more fun.

[@BahamutBreaker]

Seeing those hi-hats flopping and jumping around like crazy during the chorus really gave me that nostalgic early 1990’s feel.

[@user-wy3kx9zg2y]

Has to be my fav of chads drumming. So much flow and greatness here that cant be matched i will wait to see if someone who can but i will be waiting for a long time i feel :)

[@rodrigoylasbandasdetuvida]

Chad Smith is a amazing musician, I love it

[@lkajiess]

We're in such a lucky time to have content like this. A detailed view of one of the best rock drummers of all time playing one of their biggest hits-preserved forever.

[@nillarafael3883]

He's so unreasonably good for a band like RHCP (a band i thoroughly enjoy)

[@anahersan5925]

Who's ready for a RHCP tour 2024? Definitely we need them! 🎟️🎶

[@MNDrummer]

Chad Smith is a completely underrated drummer. This is probably because many of the Chili Pepper songs do not have what most would consider robust drum parts, but without the solid and groovy playing by Chad the songs wouldn't be the same. He fills the pocket well and is a big reason the Chili Peppers were so successful in my opinion.

[@michaelvaneyck1339]

There will be a lot of hate for this... amazing how a guy with very little technical talent for drumming creates such a unique sound. His drumming is very basic, appeals to those who can relate (because it's so basic), yet also has a very recognizable sound. Pretty cool. He's not even in the upper echelons of regional drummers, but he's made it. Incredible.

[@dillydean]

I love how he pulls it away just a little to tease us then gives it back a little bit deeper

[@daphnea5447]

Yes, he has a watertight seal on that groove. Masterful.

[@scarab944]

Chad Smith aka Sir Psycho Syncopation.

[@Beefnhammer]

Ayo?? 🤣

[@Womble1252]

Love those kick drum doubles ❤

[@kobman4159]

This FEEL!!!! Those ghost notes!!!

[@SorinMarian]

he's more cool and has more energy then most of the 20 years old ! representing old scool ! real badass !

[@fullmeltxtractions]

Love the abandon with which this man smacks the skins. He beats those drums and cymbals like his worst enemies face was painted on them.

[@tonep3168]

Better than the original recording! Great!

[@TheseBitchesWantNikes]

He's showing off hard and I love it.

[@IdoBerg]

cant believe they are 61 years old... and john is 54!!! RHCP is the reason i started to play music :D changed my life

[@Seroko111]

Boy, Will Ferrell has improved his Chad Smith impressions. But srsly, amazing to see how this legend is still as good as ever. The energy he brings is massive.

[@RonanVargas]

One of the kings of groove.

[@KawaiiNecronomicon505]

I love how he uses his whole body, you can tell he's really feeling it, always! Haha Chad makes it look easy & quite fun.

[@TheCasualHazeFox]

The Will Ferrel comments legit made me cough choke on my coffee. Wasn't expecting that and now I cannot unsee it.

[@lance4217]

He Beat the F#%K Outta those Drums like it was still 1990!! That was Absolutely Bad Ass……..

[@presntnow]

So awesome the gig in Sydney, Australia in February! Yes, RHCP finished the set with GIVE IT AWAY! ❤

[@jamesheath7601]

He was great in that movie Step Brothers

[@sirtwig]

Maybe the best ever at sitting in the pocket. Chad Smith's timing is perfect. Always tons of feel, but never rushing or dragging.

[@CJTKRTHOME]

I love how happy he is to nail the ending!

[@yannistath]

One of the most underrated drummers...

[@user-jl7fr2iw9d]

Great drummer 👏👏

[@abelardocandia5818]

Chad Smith is a Great drummer and Give it Away an amazing song i'm a big fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers desde México 🎤🥁🎸🇲🇽

[@adambarlow8222]

His groove is incredible 😍

[@CRC780]

One of my favorite drummers! So passionate! ❤

[@delhavengaming]

Pure groove

[@spazzologist]

Just gets better and better!!!! Chad is the definition of “LET HIM COOK!”

[@lukedeexperience]

The secret of groove is the left foot in th hi hat! LEGENDARY!

[@BlueMonk25]

My favourite drum tracks of all time from my favourite drummer.. Magic

[@SydneyScream]

I had no idea he’s still so good I have to see them live

[@evandropba90]

The greatest thing that i learned with Chad is to ENJOY and HAVE FUN while i'm playing!

[@jasonsams4258]

That snare sounds amazing!

[@mickcollins1921]

I love how he sort of gets bored of the studio version and starts spicing it up the way he would live. It was fun to watch.