Red Hot Chili Peppers - Gong Li - B-Side [HD]

"Gong Li" is a B-Side of the Red Hot Chili Peppers single "Scar Tissue" from their 1999 album Californication.
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[@JacubWhite38]

its a crime that this song isn't on spotify

[@larrygarcia6356]

Definitely agree. An overlooked gem.

[@lucasforcolen5471]

yt music bro.

[@hlp6753]

Agree. This is true crime!!

[@mikeylikesit100]

I hope John finds his way back into the Chili Peppers again in the future. I could really use another album with his guitar playing from them.

[@jonnyboydrums]

And here we are....hes back

[@oriondecimus8421]

Fate is funny isnt it.

[@blackwolf4653]

new Album in mai 2022

[@Gloroxsocks]

Bro U manifested this

[@RZHammer-ic7no]

Boy do I have news for you!

[@antcosentino27]

Still one of the most underrated songs they've ever produced... Absolutely heavenly.

[@imvuraimvura8017]

I remember the very moment my grandmother died. I sat outside and played this song over and over again while I cried. Now every now and then I KZbin this song just to feel her presence. Thank you peppers.

[@VerMirror]

Beautiful story. God bless yours and your grandmothers soul.

[@kiko632]

R.I.P

[@davidreedy8155]

Word.

[@patch19811]

Seriously, I did the same thing when my Grandfather died. Drove around with my best friend listening to this song on repeat.

[@LieLikesMusic]

I find myself returning to this song over and over. It has such a chill vibe

[@sealflipfilms]

Same!

[@oriondecimus8421]

Fuck religion. RHCP B-Sides are the true form of enlightenment.

[@duncanmusic5559]

Yup, same. I get a very laid back image of a village somewhere where life is simpler.

[@shikaka2325]

Such a chili vibe

[@lesnarbuiltthepyramids3788]

Used to sleep to this song my sophomore and junior years high school. This shits the best to this day 🔥

[@LorenzoZuin29]

This song feels like a good ending. A nostalgic but refreshing feeling, at the end of a peaceful day at the sea, with a lover or some good friends.

[@noreaction1]

Guitar and bass part are 140 bpm, verses are 85 bpm

[@StevieV]

I'll try and remember this next time i drop it in the mix at the club!

[@huntermanningbrooks]

This is genuinely the greatest Red Hot Chili Peppers song in existence. My earliest memory i can remember my sisters playing this for me at 3 years old. 22 now

[@milfordcubicle4127]

Don’t give up on your positive outlook on life, no matter how much you get tested

[@cl8804]

awwww

[@dannydev9829]

Trying really had not to tip off the dark side of life, and will always keep on trying the hardest I can !

[@mimamo8387]

WHY ISN'T THIS SONG ON SPOTIFY?!??!

[@dctowna1517]

it is a shame bc this is literally one of their best songs

[@christopherengelhart5656]

you can still get it on spotify! google it, it involves using local files on the spotify app on your computer and your phone at the same time. I just got this and many more b-sides that aren't on spotify. Lmk if you need help

[@brookeyoung4764]

christopher engelhart WAIT HOW DO YOU DO THAT WTF

[@christopherengelhart5656]

features.en.softonic.com/how-to-add-your-own-mp3s-to-spotify

[@gabrielmeggiotto3561]

mimamo SAME

[@smallbiteprod]

I love the sound of the guitar on this one

[@escoddy8706]

This is one of their most beautiful but also most heartbreaking songs.

[@dovbrenner6737]

There's a certain aesthetic to this song that makes my eyes water, and if that doesn't show the power of music, I don't know what does.

[@alexx6640]

I feel like I'm flying through the sun when i hear this, love johns backing vocals, they always make it 10x better.

[@alexx6640]

sky** the sun would be fucked

[@micha1119]

😂

[@Leddrums]

rly ? John is valuable also at vocals side, thats what I meant to say, that Kiedis needs him, and Josh is not having Frusciante talent

[@MiguelCyc]

John backing vocals are sooo overlooked. He is great too at writing and singing them.

[@kevinalejandrodanielcalder5067]

Some people say you hate me, I don't believe it's true, things that you're going through Some people say you hate me, I don't believe it's you, things that you're going through, Some people said a prayer for, The one you want to live, the eyes that once were his Some people said a prayer for, The way you want to live, the eyes you want to give Some people say you played me, I don't care if it's true, I'm waiting here for you, Some people say you made it, I'm not afraid to know, when things are getting low Some people say you hate me, I don't believe it's true, things that you're going through Some people say you hate me, I don't believe it's you, things that you're going through.

[@kenoabad819]

My favorite... very sincere song

[@nicolaskelvin6355]

Noice

[@AllL.A.Everyday]

This song reminds me of LA a lot

[@cromax9855]

I thought this was written by anthony for john, looks like genius lied

[@Gloroxsocks]

love you

[@MilkSnakeJake]

Genuinely dont see how anybody has disliked this song, maybe the most beautiful guitar/bass combo ever made

[@caitling94]

This is absolutely my favorite RHCP song, if not one of my favorite song's of all time. It's perfect and filled with some much nostalgia.

[@jellobum12]

My best friend sent this to me a long time ago and he passed away last year this song is the sing that reminds me of him the most. We lost a good one everyone, the world is dimmer without that light. Gone too soon. Cherish every moment of life everybody

[@tgefykrgbegy]

Nice, that A section is in 13/8 and 15/8. It really makes this track.

[@Brokenface]

Red Hot Chili Proggers

[@joostrijkers5425]

For many people Gong-Li is a unknown song, and that's just one reason I love it more. I hope people will find this song and have the same feeling when I heard it for the first time. I became a Pepper fan since Californication came out when I was 11 years old. I found this song somewhere in 2004 when I was 16 years old. Still can't believe I found it so late... It was like finding big treasure. An awesome feeling. This is such a wonderful masterpiece. One of the best RHCP tracks and definitely the best B-Side ever made! I just love this song. It's just so sensitive, emotional and it brings so much sphere. Thx for uploading this.

[@carlosperez8407]

And here I am, finding a new song

[@GuilhermeSilva-qp3jl]

That's what i absolutely love about the b-sides... it's like finding new songs in your favorite albums

[@fleaciante08]

No idea why this song never made it on the album. One of my favourites

[@scoot3200]

It’s because they chose not to put it on the album most likely

[@mide8845]

@@scoot3200 thanks scoot

[@Sundog1985]

Would have sounded great as a second track, just after ATW.

[@hatred4humanity]

The song is rare, so it's better that way.

[@mikuchudo894]

​@@Sundog1985 yeah, it sounds better than parallel universe

[@mistuhmiketherapper]

Im glad that they made this song the way it is, its very simple but speaks volumes and is very beautiful. simplicity is the greatest thing you can do with music, if you can make it simple but beautiful at the same time you got something good going for you.

[@robertobrito9845]

imo the intro is one of the most complex of their discrography

[@noahfox5519]

Nothing simple about this song lol this guy must not play instruments

[@Annais1211]

@@robertobrito9845 Perhaps he’s referring to the lyric.

[@EdEddnEddyMercury]

@@Annais1211 I was thinking the overall melody and how the song sounds rather than how easy or difficult it would be to perform it.

[@stevenbrancato4183]

Hate that this isn’t on Spotify because it’s a B side. Brilliant start to finish.

[@wfc1987]

"I'm not afraid to know, when things are getting low"

[@chloecozart4667]

William Francis yep my favorite lyrics

[@naturestillness]

Anthony Kiedis’s best vocal performance. I don’t know what was happening that day or what was happening in his life, but he was truly feeling it on this one. That deep breath in the last seconds of the track...This was a man in his golden age...if I had to guess.

[@jjwp-ql5rv]

His best vocal performance on a recording is either "all over the under, The smell of blood and thunder" part of the song "Time" Or "sentimental gentlemen" part of "show me your soul"

[@naturestillness]

Hmm. The funky smoothness of that delivery in Time? My new votes would be for the emotional weighty and silky smooth delivery in This Velvet Glove. And the vulnerable, depth of feeling height in Encore.

[@jfroosh12]

His vocals in By The Way are pretty good as well

[@caesarorzell600]

This and "Soul to Squeeze" by far.

[@m1garand164]

This song was written about John Frucsiante. A total vague emotional reaction from Anthony about how and why he heard John left the band and how much it affected him. This was Anthony’s love song to John and it solidifies how strongly John’s departure affected Anthony and how much Anthony realized how arrogant he was. John and Ant both acted like insensitive children at the time due to serious business obligations. But I’m glad they both found stability and a version of themselves they can live with.

[@maxcalifornia94]

As someone born and raised in LA. Chili Peppers were like my rocker cousins band. Jammed out trying to imitate Frusciante’s riffs. RHCP means a lot to me. I got older and understood the songs more and felt exactly like the words sung. And this track is a b-side track but I’ve loved it since I’ve heard it. Wish I could stream or download it someplace. Until then… Gong Li lives on in 2023.

[@carloslegorburu]

I believe (and I think I read it somewhere) this song is about the relationship between AK and JF when he returned. It's about embracing and forgiving, that uncondiotional love we feel for the people close to us, no matter what happened or is happening. Love with no regrets, unchanging...for our parents, family, our dearest friends...

[@tombayley]

Carlos Legorburu as above comment. It was written by Flea for his solo album. But the feeling you get for the song remains the same and it's still a beautifully raw and direct song, non the less. Regardless of who it was written for and why.

[@carloslegorburu]

Didnt knew that! Thanks for the fact

[@learnitalianwithsongstrans348]

it could be.

[@a_girl_has_no_username]

it was for an ex girlfriend of Flea.

[@tombayley]

No its not

[@spiritualconnection4807]

Perfect song. The instrumental is in an odd time signature and creates tension, maybe symbolizing conflict and then the chorus is in 4/4 to symbolize forgiveness and relief given by the restored relationship. Anthony's tone and the way his voice blends with John's is just out of this world.

[@petererhardt8420]

Well said

[@Hurrishane03]

I knew I was pick in’ up something along the lines of that

[@SoChilledOutGuy]

I’m pretty sure the verse is 7/4 ezpz

[@ryline666]

Easily one of the best songs ever written

[@lianju]

i stopped listening to the peppers a long time ago and entirely shifted my musical taste to other genres, but somehow this song always keeps coming back to me, its just so beautiful man

[@inatklw]

same here brother.

[@marianobravo7018]

same here brothers

[@taisrhcp]

Why would you do that? Chili Peppers are for LIFE ❤

[@Mattythebassman]

John Frusciante is back with the Chili peppers, this song comes to mind. All is right with the world.

[@felipecarvalho4539]

Such a incredible song

[@tekutekuy1571]

In Japan, this song was the hidden track of the album, Californication. At that time, there was no credits on CD, I have thought this tune was a part of “Road Trippin “ for almost 20 years :)

[@brudbbb1]

Extreme beauty in this one

[@RHCPFemaleFlea]

Their B-Sides sound SO much different than their album songs. LOVE IT

[@ReallyRandomRoska]

I love RHCP, but none of their songs have ever touched me like this one is as I'm listening to it. Wow.

[@Karamin1990]

Oh my god! I almost forgot this song and it's one of my favourite! After the return of John I returned to my childhood's and of course to my favourite band and I'm very glad about this!I'm waiting for this summer to see them live in Athens! I feel that with John a part of my adolesence is back ! Anyone feeling the same?

[@MrNarusuke]

I can't believe I've never heard it before... It's amazing, I love this song. It's so optimistic ;)

[@XxnextrekXx2000]

One of my favorites. Reminds me of my relationship with a friend I once had. I wish he was still my friend but unfortunately misunderstandings and a one sided friendship drove us apart. I still don't really know what happened. All of the sudden he just started treating me differently and from there it deteriorated. Maybe he was using me. I don't know.

[@SkabieSkabieSkabie]

I feel you man, I feel you...

[@mr.stewmeatii7950]

Summer of 1998! Still in 2019!

[@dantr0n3030]

Always has been and always will be one of my absolute favorite chili peppers songs. Way under rated but maybe the fact it’s a rare scar tissue b-side adds to what I love about it

[@nataliajj]

oh I've totally forgotten about this song! I used to play this bass line to myself so often a few years ago. I'm glad I found it again, it feels so nostalgic.

[@anas.9544]

i could have this on repeat forever .

[@savanaviolenta]

This could easily be in the album Californication

[@stevekohut9888]

Was written during those sessions and a b-side to scar tissue

[@thesaintcroxx203]

In fact this song, exist on Californication japanese version

[@brodyreeb1954]

Steve Kohut we know that, he’s saying that it could’ve made it onto the actual album instead of being a b-side

[@grant5603]

@Abraham Synth it’s has great parts but as a song I don’t find it really goes anywhere. I think they were right to leave it off the album

[@Vincentzw]

@Abraham Synth Quixoticelixer especially could have been a single in place of like Road Trippin.

[@stevoman121]

Who’s here after Frusciante rejoined the band YET AGAIN

[@rafaelzagolin1335]

oh yeah!

[@quinientospesos]

yeet

[@brokenkevlar3148]

lets hope he stays this time

[@BreakfastIsImportant]

oh shit he's back? i've been listening to his maggot brain esque song like non-stop lately

[@lolYT69]

Holy shite! I had no idea Froosh was back even several months after news dropped on that! I am SO looking forward to their 2020 album now. For me, Froosh is the key to their sound being what it is when they're at their best. Klinghoffer is an awesome guitarist but Frusciante is THE Peppers' guitarist, anyone else is just trying their best to play something Froosh-esque that doesn't sound bad. So psyched about this news though!

[@yamabiru4553]

My fav RHCP song 4eva

[@InFiRe59]

The instrumental part without drums makes me think of clocks and time passing.

[@imvuraimvura8017]

My grandmother raised me and on the day she died I played this over and over again. Her spirit lives on through this song.

[@ashspeake9910]

Welcome back john...... I/we missed you brother 👍

[@marianosaab2560]

Don't you just love the fact that everybody in the comments loves this song so much?

[@tjhall9377]

I bought the Scar Tissue single in ‘99 and then just found it in an old bin of CDs and tapes…i remembered there being another song and then looked it up, then realized I had listened to this song more than Scar Tissue 😂 I love the juxtaposition of the two sections. Beautiful song. This would be a fantastic deep cut to whip out in concert.

[@yobb1n544]

Chills. So simple yet so beautiful.

[@mide8845]

Chilis.

[@tiptucker9523]

The fact that this did not make it to the album is beyond me.

[@michaelsavva8280]

So chilled and makes you happy. Always picture cruising down the highway with no stress and just smiling

[@caitling94]

An ex BF in college back in 2011 showed me this song. We broke up but I can’t quit this song. It’s a gift he gave me. It’s probably one of my favorite RHCP songs after The Zephyr Song. Zephyr reminds me of riding my bike across my college campus and other good memories. Gong Li reminds me of the times I was very blissed out and happy.

[@stunt-]

am I the only one that's freaked out yet mesmerized by the this album cover, the center of the eye is trippy and the whole thing is so realistic when you look at the small details.

[@martialwharf7724]

[Verse 1] Some people say you hate me I don’t believe it’s true, things that you’re going through Some people say you hate me I don’t believe it’s you, things that you’re going through Some people said a prayer for The one you want to live, the eyes that once were his Some people said a prayer for The way you want to live, the eyes you want to give [Verse 2] Some people say you played me I don’t care if it’s true, I’m waiting here for you Some people say you made it I’m not afraid to know, when things are getting low Some people say you hate me I don’t believe it’s true, things that you’re going through Some people say you hate me I don’t believe it’s you, things that you’re going through

[@fs3k84]

this song helped me get home from iraq in 2004.

[@wendegibbs7950]

Thank you for your service to protect our country.

[@KM-zw9qb]

@@wendegibbs7950 lmao what did the iraq war have to do with protecting america

[@wendegibbs7950]

Music just has a way of helping period.

[@areihearsghostspoop419]

@@KM-zw9qb its terrorism my g and if we didnt fight them they wouldve spread out and eventually came here and could possibly continue being you know terrorists

[@michaelkavanagh932]

@@areihearsghostspoop419 what would you do if an army invaded your country dragged you from your beds beat your family and killed your friends? Don't know about You but I'd kill anyone who tried that with me

[@cesarv2804]

I love how the drumless part sounds so oriental and ancestral yet so futuristic and lab-made.

[@tdiieiei7tieyiy8eiei-fz3zv]

"I don't care if it's true.. I'm waiting here for you" 💙

[@ivyrevive]

some people like to shit on AK lyrics, I strongly disagree. Ma man can send so much love and power and sadness. listening to rhcp is my confort zone, where I remember I'm human

[@ssnakeloveme_sicp2253]

Yeah but First born unicorn HARDCORE SOFT PORN is funny

[@VitorSexTube]

Why haven’t They ever released this song in an album? Im a fan since early 90’ and today was The day I knew this beautiful song! John is perfect in it.

[@tk-hf4oz]

I can't believe I didn't listen to this song a decade ago, I knew it existed but for some reason I always skipped it. I'm glad I found it again.

[@DiscountEscape]

It's beautiful. I love all their b-sides, they obviously deserve to be on the record but for some reason i love that you have to go out of your way to listen appreciate it. Shows your true love for it

[@iknowyouvebeendreaming2031]

one of the best of rhcp

[@lukebell7131]

Some these b sides r my fav songs

[@StuartHurry]

This is such a beautiful track, probably played this more than Scar Tissue when I had the single on CD.

[@Naefukabootio]

Brilliant track. Thanks for uploading. I've been watching lot of John Frusciante interviews lately and in one he said this was one of his favourite RHCP songs.

[@shadyknopfler7720]

Hi, I know it's an old comment, but could you link me the video?

[@renerosalesjr.4231]

Link to that interview

[@dominikkurowski3145]

@@renerosalesjr.4231 he never said that

[@larryelotro]

I remember he call this song Instrumental #1

[@Naefukabootio]

@@shadyknopfler7720 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3qlqIKOhLxgiac

[@ludwighusli979]

Amazing, I'm glad I found this. I've been obsessing over this song ever since I heard it

[@rubydacherry5709]

Found this at a local cd shop for $$1. Extremely pleased!!

[@chimpdogs]

One of the greatest RHCP songs

[@alldayeveryday20able]

Gong Li is my favorite actress

[@ShoopityDoopity]

Happiness. Nothing else, just happiness.

[@MarbGuitar]

The riff of this song always reminds me of Nirvana's All Apologies. Both are great songs!

[@woahhowmediocre3860]

This is the most mother fricking beautiful song ever. It's only few that make my chest feel like this

[@majestictwelve2401]

Oh god that's so awesome! I totally love it! Anthony's voice in this one is absolutely stunning...

[@julianbarker-hill3760]

So this song is about the relationship between Frusciante and Anthony? They honestly formed the core of this band. Frusciante's a musical genius with amazing chord progressions and melodies, and Anthony's a great song writer and lyricist. They have opposite personalities: Frusciante introverted and Anthony extroverted. But I think they creatively complemented each other. RHCP has lost its spark without Frusciante, but they at least have 3 masterpiece albums

[@adriansingleton1713]

5 Masterpiece albums. How could you forget Blood Sugar Sex Magik & Mother's Milk bro.

[@Rush1017]

+Adrian Singleton who's to say those weren't part of the 3?

[@izpaks5172]

+Rush1017 Oh shit game changer

[@IvanLendl87]

Julian Barker-Hill I've always wondered if this song was about Anthony's & John's relationship. As a curious observer of those two, I've always thought Anthony was a lot more tolerant and understanding and patient of John than John is of Anthony. I absolutely love and appreciate John's dedication to his art and consider him to be one of the very best guitarists of his generation and I'm ecstatic that he's back in the band but I do think he has a bad habit of not respecting what Anthony brings to the RHCP. Anthony is a helluva frontman. I know he's not the world's greatest singer but neither is Iggy Pop or Lou Reed to name just a couple. But he brings an energy and excitement to the band that would be difficult to find from anyone else.

[@jbarkerhill92]

Yeah, 5 masterpiece albums with Frusciante on guitar is true. Stoked that he’s back. Hopefully they crank out another album before tensions rise and he leaves again. I’m reminded a bit of the dynamic between Eddie Van Halen and David lee Roth. They had amazing musical chemistry but also had personality conflicts and drove each other crazy. So they kept breaking up and getting back together in the band. But every time they came together they created magic

[@hardwickmusic]

Great song. So beautiful and simple with real sincere lyricism. One of my favorites

[@PositiveGames64]

This music is so Beautifull

[@FanucciSaysEeeeh]

for some reason this sounds better than the Californication album mix

[@AHOY_MATEY]

Man I^ love this track.

[@justintimberlakeisannoying6466]

this song is so god damn good

[@1leoelcapo]

Frusciante es el mejor musico del planeta lejos, no solo por el sentimiento que el loco demuestra sino porque tiene una banda de discos solista es un cabeza, lo quiero mucho ojala algun dia lo conozca

[@ChefMarkyMarkz]

this song can be used to get back with your girlfriend/boyfriend after s huge fight. i know from past experiences, it works! great song! reminiscing as I type

[@jcotty7]

+Mark „steve“ Mendoza Hernandez lol

[@gamesmaster1060]

hmm lol

[@ievgenieris300]

Why I love this cause is that I can listen to them for years and still come across such wonderful songs I haven't seen yet.

[@petezaguy6054]

2:22 Anyone else like that drumming part too? 🤟

[@nsr8824]

Me, I love the fill chad smith plays

[@dosedwav]

Chad drops that lil fill often, just brings the 1 back in nice and smooth

[@dosedwav]

Chad drops that lil fill often, just brings the 1 back in nice and smooth

[@walkwitme92484]

Imagine an album so good that this song doesn’t make it on.

[@dres4039]

This song always makes me close my eyes and smile. Beautiful song!

[@jondiblasi700]

This is John's favourite R.H.C.P's track. 😍

[@joostrijkers5425]

Really?! Wow. Great to hear that. Do you have a source of this where he's saying this?

[@SimornM]

@@joostrijkers5425 just search up John frusciante q and a 2004 he talks about it real quick during the video

[@joedimaggio3687]

I thought that this Velvet glove was.

[@jimmym2334]

One day I started to hear this song as a message from me to myself and it helped save me. John and the Chilis ❤

[@Bodeeez]

one of the first bands (that many would argue) that incorporated rock/ rap/ funk all together.

[@Maxbtwshow]

Whenever a single was released, there was a "b-side" and an "a-side" to the album, and now when singles are released, there's extra tracks on the downloadable content, and those are the b-sides.

[@nicoguzman1653]

More people like you is what RHCP fans need, I really apreciate your effor to show us an unknown song ( or at least for me) ... Thank YOU.

[@Holyman556]

Why is this a B side wtf Its AMAZING!!!

[@timaustria56]

Why is it not on Spotify?🙄

[@tabrisb20098]

My favorite RHCP B-Side

[@2813Jasper]

Wow this song is just... arghh i cant even explain it, one of the reasons why i love RHCP :)

[@Thebookwarren]

Dang intro Gets me every time.. just beautiful

[@jeffescobedo5279]

Yeah this song takes me back in time.....b side r bad ass songs

[@VOKZEL]

I love the vocal tracks on Californication, the mixing they used sounds more beachy and old but adds to the feel rather than taking away.

[@funnyface9440]

Whoever that song is about .. ak was feeling it … and its beautyful peaceful melody almost heavenly

[@user-vd1zp7pc8b]

This song was mine and my brothers song he passed away on St Patrick's day 2000.after passing his licence test that day he celebrated with a box of stienlager🍻 beers and a acid 🃏 tab along with a few nice joints I think often that alcohol! ,, not the drugs was the cause of him falling off a rooftop carpark to his death whilst tryna take a piss. We were supposed to go 🏄surfing the day after but it was never to happen. Rest in peace my big brother Julian Patrick Dee 8.3.84 -- 17.3.2000☁☁