Red Hot Chili Peppers “Under the Bridge” Live on the Stern Show

Red Hot Chili Peppers perform “Under the Bridge” live on the Stern Show from the SiriusXM Garage in L.A.
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[@howardstern]

Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: sxm.app.link/HSInterviews

[@LucasHormann]

Can't access from Brazil.

[@67dmills]

Perfect with him in the band

[@andrewthurlow4849]

Flea is the glue; John is the talent; Anthony is the fool; and Chad is the smart one.

[@johnrorer9308]

@@67dmills

[@johnrorer9308]

@@LucasHormann

[@happyman2802]

THIS IS SO FUCKING SICK TO SEE THEM PLAY AFTER SO MANY YEARS WITH JOHN!!!

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

Love Josh but nothing feels like an original line-up. Frusciante is RHCP for life.

[@Labyrinth1010]

TRUTH

[@Vinicius-ev5ym]

I got goosebumps watching this.. i love john... so much

[@NickB-md1oy]

@@HittokiriBattousai17 this is not an original line up

[@carlosvb97]

@@HittokiriBattousai17 Only Kiedis and Flea are original line-up

[@christopherhughes6521]

30 years later and playing this in the original key.....absolutely awesome. They killed this.

[@andykrygier8006]

the band is; not clear what key anthony is singing in.

[@GTTeancum]

@@andykrygier8006 HAHAHA! I was thinking the same thing. He's either phoning it in, not entirely sober, or just doesn't have the voice of his youth.

[@kadimusbaratheon7352]

Even tho he got out of tune many times throughout the song.

[@Trux004]

I'm shocked there is so much equipment in that studio. I hope they didn't drag it all in for just that song. But, I'll give them credit if they did.

[@shallex5744]

@@andykrygier8006 really? his pitch is fine for the verses, but for the choruses i'd say his pitch is fantastic

[@shankroidbeast4644]

When that bass kicks in...Flea is amazing, love to watch him play.

[@BrianDavis-sr4po]

He was waiting on his moment and killed it

[@TheRmm1976]

This song is child's play for him! I used to play it in college as a beginning bass player.

[@carlosrobertogl]

Ooow flea🤟🏾

[@kerbygator]

His bass is extra crunchy.

[@robertoyanez1943]

Music is the ultimate time travel system & the purest language of the human soul

[@taurusnyy]

I always think I heard this song enough till I hear it again, great tune.

[@Labyrinth1010]

Really their best.

[@axlnapolitano4242]

Hahaha same

[@manager4409]

It's overplayed

[@lIlIlIlIlIlIIIIIIII]

@@manager4409 to you kiddo

[@redzwestisbest]

perfect reply

[@TheFesta01]

God I love John Frusciante. He’s like the glue that sticks this band together perfectly.

[@Labyrinth1010]

He truly is. He’s the band’s soul.

[@pheidegger5464]

Simmmm eu penso exatamente a mesma coisa 😍😍😍

[@percyrevollo708]

que tal final!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dicktracy5066]

Flea is the glue

[@Vinicius-ev5ym]

@@pheidegger5464 me too

[@johnjg88]

Imagine, having a private freaking concert from almost every great act since the 80s perform for you. Stern has had everyone play at least something for him on air. Incredible.

[@jameskim1505]

Stern's audio team is superb, every band sounds so good

[@leokimvideo]

A true time machine performance, amazing

[@fdrstan]

Damn the boys still sounds sharp as ever. Having John back makes all the difference. So much soul.

[@chonc9576]

Truly great reply :)

[@hemi1430]

indubitably

[@themartinadler]

Howard Stern has the best audio crew hands down, no matter the artist the songs just pop!

[@TheSilverGate]

True, Metallica sounds impressive

[@Campbeano]

yup even Machine Gun Kelly!

[@eversick7892]

Hi Jason 👋

[@herme8863]

It’s only the best. I was a tech producer and this has got to be some quality people and equipment.

[@alessandrogiacomini3444]

Tiny Desk NPR is just a touch better

[@therivergiveth]

One of those rare songs that I can feel deeply into my soul. A masterpiece for sure.

[@jan279]

Really love Frusciante's playing, very "Hendrix-y" yet still uniquely his own.

[@NytronX]

5:38 - Literally crying. Flea & John together is like bottled lightning.

[@ISaudio]

Same

[@janimahonen3585]

Yes.

[@DaWizardOfOz7]

John being back is the best thing that happened in the 21st century

[@deepdivemusicreactions]

and in 20th too 😂

[@euphoricpandemonium2498]

Ah get it 21 century

[@Jewlions]

You know what the say… theres a reason for the 21st century….

[@2255223388]

Unless you're Josh

[@PhysicalEntity]

@@Jewlions Not completely sure but I know that it's meant to be

[@GuillaumeVrac]

Their longevity and loyalty to their music is awesome.

[@insalinity5558]

40 years on - and just keep killing it. Love them - truly a band, and probably the best at that.

[@xbriskx]

Well done John's backing vocals were uploaded this time.

[@robmausser]

Howard is an absolute perfectionist i'm sure someone got yelled at for that one.

[@Labyrinth1010]

Quite low, though!

[@MATTricotero]

Thank god!

[@lukecoolhand3243]

Should have been a falsetto?

[@FirearmsGunGear]

@@lukecoolhand3243 I think they've used some sort of pitch correction to match John's vocal to Anthony's, I think AK has some kind of mild auto tune keeping him in key

[@twistedviewlabs]

Not only am I happy to see/hear John back in the band...but can we discuss how healthy he looks too? Seriously, I haven't seen him this healthy since he first joined the band back in 1988. He also looks way more focused. MAD respect to him.

[@sableann4255]

Older & wiser

[@rdb5670]

He's been very healthy since 1999 actually.

[@111usul]

he should hit the gym with boys though, bandmates look unreal for their age

[@zachh5812]

Loved this. To me it was the ultimate healthy answer to the SNL Under the Bridge.

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

Definately nice to see him looking healthy

[@marshallross3373]

Wow. Flea's bass sounds just awesome.

[@joaopaulocavalli882]

It's incredible good 👍

[@sardiidrus6240]

he is one of the best in the world in bass playing..

[@SomeRandomBod]

Best rhythm section in the business 🔥🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jaywilldoit]

I can't believe these four people are playing music together again. John is the coolest person wearing normal clothes lol.

[@johnalpa6086]

And Flea is wearing clothes.

[@jojoe469]

Cause he’s Italian

[@WhyStealMyUserName]

Flea is coolest mofo around. Don't discredit him.

[@silverwolfd5209]

Jeez, I can tell you these four are a family already. ( until the end )

[@nevadak3424]

The best song about alienation ever written! Anthony is God!

[@Category5]

Man, I can't believe how much magic lies in THOSE 4 guys. They sound killer together, to this day, This is a perfect example of what happens when chemistry is perfectly matched in music. Wow.

[@designeratwork]

This performance is dirty, natural, simple, normal. And this is why we love it. A true live.

[@TheDantheman12121]

The opening of Under the bridge is my most favorite riff ever!

[@gonzoradio1007]

John's harmony is everything, he takes this band to whole other level. and of course his guitar prowess does as well

[@mariona1208]

John is the key, best guitar ever, fills my heart ❤️

[@hemi1430]

indubitably

[@captgeech]

He is the reason I love this band. He has some absolutely killer solo stuff too. Shadows Collide with People is such a good album.

[@karlykisel]

They were perfect from the beginning. 2022 and still killing it. Phenomenal. 🤘🏼

[@mindcontrol67]

And out of tune.Smh.

[@jnl477]

@@mindcontrol67 🤦‍♂️ It's their song--they can play it however they please, and it's perfect. Every time.

[@guitareater6975]

@@jnl477 sorry but Anthony’s singing is anything but perfect

[@stroberdolb9183]

Perfect when flea fucks up at 5:45

[@eugenekrabz6007]

@@mindcontrol67 They’ve been playing this song for over two decades. They have nothing to prove 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ElementsMMA]

Will Ferrell is such an underrated drummer.

[@jackwitcombe765]

Finally seeing them in February and I am beyond excited. They are one of those bands that have a million hits and a million great songs. My favourite band of all time.

[@tpgk2370]

I'm assuming for one of the aussie shows. Can't wait either!

[@jackwitcombe765]

@@tpgk2370 yes sir Perth

[@tpgk2370]

@@jackwitcombe765 Going there too! Can't wait for the entirety of Optus Stadium to be chanting Can't stop.

[@jackwitcombe765]

@@tpgk2370 if they don’t play under the bridge we riot haha

[@tpgk2370]

@@jackwitcombe765 Absolutely. One thing that annoys me is they probably won't be playing dark necessities as it's on the getaway. One of my favourites but oh well.

[@colico14]

"Under the Bridge" is absolutely brilliant; a masterpiece. As a guitar teacher, I love teaching it.

[@Markstun]

As I fellow guitar teacher I agree, unfortunately most kids don’t even know this song anymore

[@matthewzheng6188]

First song I learned that transitioned me from beginner to intermediate. Really opens up the whole neck. Every guitarist should learn it

[@FollowmedowntheNumberWhole]

@@Markstun all the more reason to teach it…hopefully one of them will make it go viral and kids will wake up to something new

[@majahcorcoran782]

Wheres the best place to get the songs genuine chords etc...? so many sites give wrong ones...

[@acaperic359]

And as a student I love playing it

[@MaxiZamac]

90's flashback, one of the best songs ever made.

[@gracelove886]

They are so unpretentious, I love that they are just about the music and they have the same musical spark as when theywere in their 20's.

[@mailenheuberger4875]

I think they're really one of the less pretentious rock n roll bands and that's what makes them great.

[@ohwellwhateverr]

Anthony is sounding better than he has done in years. These guys are pure undiluted magic

[@Aggrofool]

Magik

[@Kurtis8801]

a lot better but still out of key

[@orkun1247]

​​@@Aggrofool What is the difference with "magic"? Whats the meaning?

[@fishfood8711]

@@orkun1247search up the name of the album this song came from

[@oliversodomka3651]

​@@orkun1247 It's just a reference on the name of the album in which under the bridge is called "Blood sugar sex magik"

[@lachlangrantmusic]

That bass tone is amazing

[@BADMONK3Y]

I’d love the peppers would do a unplugged album

[@thelonewolf8333]

100% yes. Surprised MTV haven’t got them to do one

[@emmettthompson5036]

I know when Josh was with them they did an unplugged show. I remember them playing Under the Bridge and By the Way. I couldn't tell you what other songs though because it was so long ago

[@jasonsimpkins9069]

@@thelonewolf8333 You mean to tell me mtv still does music? Lol

[@lucianodniebass]

Woow this is a great idea

[@marclawrence5321]

Ha! MTV.

[@kdm313]

Such a great band

[@thegithegi]

This guitar riff or whatever is soul searching. It passes through you and leaves toffee where you had stone.

[@sven3456]

To see these 4 guys play together again, was all I ever wanted.

[@samuelpierce464]

John is fuckinng back!!!!!!

[@Hereforthecomments731]

“Damn that’s good”…. We all shared that emotion Howard!

[@shizueigaki702]

Chills. Literal chills. No matter how many times I listen.

[@kazutinoco8348]

They're almost 60 and they got the same energy that they had the time that song was released. Their new record was awesome, long life to RHCP.

[@billdoe8919]

They’re older now than when The Rolling Stones we’re touring in the 90’s and I remember thinking they had really slowed down at that point. RHCP are still playing with the same amount of energy they had when BSSM came out.

[@67dmills]

@@billdoe8919 RHCP still creating relative music as well where the stones were just playing there older hits

[@capitanfuturo594]

RHCP is one of the best rock bands of all time.

[@jude999]

And they all look fantastic.

[@chrisclement4090]

Loved Chad Smith's little flub at the 3:45 mark, just laughing to himself. So awesome!

[@DervanDuque]

lol ahuahuahau

[@sapmttamimi977]

He was laughing as if though some folks happen to notice that in the audience stands.lmao

[@darthmuel13]

@@sapmttamimi977 or just reminiscing to himself about how he used to do it

[@SHAKED0WN.]

Good catch!

[@igortokarski9517]

3:49 when he laughed

[@jarg7]

the bass at the end is my favorite part of this song

[@kevster1007]

For the life of me I can’t see a better structured rock song - greetings from London 🇬🇧

[@tt4570]

Takes me back to my youth, driving around with my best buds, all of us singing along having the time of our lives. Thank you for that 👍

[@TheFourNineThree]

I couldn't of said it better myself. I was 19 when this song came out. Exact same thing with all my friends. This song brings back so many memories from that time 👍

[@TheRotbringer]

Same. My buds and I would drive all around town jamming to RHCP, chainsmoking cigarettes at 15 thinking we were hot shit. Haha good times

[@galoarboleda612]

My thoughts exactly. Man, time sure does fly by.

[@daniellefen8478]

Yes!! I was 18 when this came out... Didn't know it then... but they were some of the best times of my life.

[@marklambert7144]

Love that John is back. I saw them on the Mothers Milk Tour in Toronto. They were awesome!!

[@majahcorcoran782]

Saw them on one hot minute tour in Toronto but unfortunately john wasn't there, seeing them in 2 months in UK , I've waited long time for this 😢......lol

[@mattschabel4423]

im seeing them in Toronto in Aug at the dome! first time for me.

[@christian103]

@@mattschabel4423 Me too! Its gonna be amazing for sure

[@majahcorcoran782]

@@mattschabel4423 I love the dome, best stadium imo..

[@iKRiiXx]

They will be in Toronto August 21st this year!! Cant wait

[@josetobias8084]

A guitar "GOD", a bass "GOD", a drum "GOD", and a vocal "GOD". I guess we can all be very happy to witness this FREAKING AMAZING band.

[@pamelabotha6235]

I am an old lady living in Crappy South Africa....and the RHCP GIVE me a lot of joy listening...and 💃 to their music.

[@ChrisJams2]

Can tell John is a little nervous at first then seeing him break out of his shell is fantastic such a great song everyone’s variation now is awesome

[@adamh7947]

The bass lines in this song are epic.

[@fenderjaguar2170]

Eh, this is probably one of the most simple Flea lines

[@jedinxf7]

epico

[@marcioarquiteto]

"Damm thats good" is so understated. This was AWESOME.

[@pleasure.93]

really love Flea's bass tone

[@PrawnWaters]

Anthony is one of those singers who can sing off key as much as he wants and it doesn’t matter! It’s all about the extraordinary vibe of these 4 mates together and how well John, Flea and Chad got his back instrumentally. All respects to Josh, he is amazing; but there is nothing like experiencing the original chilli peppers vibe again!!

[@brentj.peterson6070]

He's all about personality

[@adelesbelly]

Agreed. In tune dont matter anymore.

[@lolderdelol]

I agree, Flea and John are absolute masters of their instruments. I don't agree on Chad tho, he is a solid drummer, but nothing special.

[@hemi1430]

indubitably

[@highervisioncreativeconten9421]

@@lolderdelol Chad was hilarious in Elf & Anchorman tho ngl

[@nickfalletta661]

I didn't even know John was back in the band...This really takes me back to watching this music video on MTV at my grandma's house in the summer time when i was just kid. Time flies.

[@pnkrckmom]

I didn't even know he was OUT of the band.

[@maartenwestermann8229]

Oh man, that’s good. Love how light, almost vulnerable Kiedis sounds in the beginning, but really grows in strength into the song, as they all do. The outtro with Flea and John is also hauntingly beautiful here. Beautiful.

[@BoomstickAsh]

Damn they sound great 🤘🏻

[@Alessandro-Oliveira]

5:52 I love how Kiedis looks at the John and Flea playing.

[@AnCapone1899]

Anthony started rusty but in the chorus he killed it. Great performance of the 4.

[@joedimaggio6261]

agreed

[@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457]

They always start out rusty at the beginning of a tour

[@mauionion2]

Flea wears shirts? But seriously, I am learning this song today.

[@szithaanu9934]

30 years after that SNL performance. It brings joy to my heart to see these four still doing it after all they've been through.

[@alexvin6495]

God, it's so nice to see John in the band, best songs and records was wrote with him, and now it's like all the famely together again. Legends.

[@bravingbrivatebrian]

Famely

[@champorado2131]

30 yrs listening, I'm old, their still very good.

[@67dmills]

😂 same here

[@prabuyudhistiro]

Man how I miss the 90s

[@surfboarding5058]

Me too

[@ChefClary60]

Frasciante’s backing vocals are amazing.

[@stayhumbleanddreambig806]

With this song, it was my first touch with RHCP, since then i will be a fan forever

[@joel.rundle]

That part when Flea slides down to those two low notes at 4:15 - BOM. BOM. Gives me chills. Perfect phrasing.

[@KatharsysTheory]

Absolutely epic! So happy to see John back in the band. Also, can we please give KUDOS to the sound engineer over at Howard's studio? The absolutely NAILS the mix of every performance at the show EVERY SINGLE TIME.

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

I have the impression that John isn't happy and came back only for money to pay his ex-wife.

[@Unherejecualquiera]

Is amazing how Anthony looks nervous at the beggining and then is if like all that magic and confidence between him and John comes back :')

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

The great thing about this performance is it not only shows what a great drummer Will Ferrell is, it shows he doesn't age!!!!!!!! 🙃 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Msalehcit]

Still getting the chills from a song I've listened to a million times and will likely listen to a million more.

[@mrericthaguru]

My Sentiments exactly!

[@DanSistos]

What a great mix on this. Sounds huge with amazing clarity. Kudos to the mixer!

[@joefriedman9843]

yea most of these stern show performances sound amazing

[@carlosmagno1186]

The triumphant return of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers is a breath of youthful freshness in our souls, which takes us back to the glorious '80s and '90s. And that brings tears to my eyes. It's great that the RHCP has returned in full force.

[@Prxyshj]

If only we could go back to that time…

[@ralfmercado]

Been listening since i was 10yo now ill be 31 and im still loving them

[@matthewzheng6188]

Everything on the stern show sounds so good. Every band

[@bp4816]

Sound engineers best in the world

[@bucks3963]

Lol 03:45 Chad nearly drops his stick and then cracks up

[@nick011182]

John's strat has magical powers I swear.

[@quiners9174]

The lush sound from Frusciante's strat: One of my favourite things in this world! ❤️🤘

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Like liquid water bro 💦 💧

[@Matt-rk3de]

If you don’t get goosebumps from those opening notes, something is wrong with you

[@Tris444_]

I didn't get goosebumps. What's the diagnosis doc?

[@matpayne8866]

No u

[@SkaMasta097]

I get goosebumps from the opening notes and the final chord.

[@suburbanindie]

I got goosebumps and then Anthony started singing 🤮

[@conorsmith8551]

Every time

[@gigolosmurf]

The song still kicks butt in 2022. 💪👍

[@shanushankyy]

What a timeless band. God bless the quatret

[@morbiber]

He is Back!!

[@RadioSnivins]

2:24 I've always loved that chord. It's like the calm before the storm.

[@ThomWastes]

One of those Hendrix chords.

[@Lagmire]

@@ThomWastes not really, it’s just an e major 7

[@WeThePeopleMaricopa]

@@Lagmire discover the major 7th

[@CarlWinslowFM]

Los Angeles is a city where you can start over and completely reinvent yourself or dig yourself into the deepest pit imaginable.

[@tino8555]

En cierta medida igual que Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico

[@22bk113]

I love that John was in the zone and extended the intro.. cracking up Anthony and Chad😂😂😂😂

[@PrecursorLegend]

Still one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Love these boys. I never thought I’d see John performing this with them again!

[@Timmyfromphilly1994]

Rock bands like RHCP or Foo Fighters are the reason I love rock music. They’re all down to earth people. With real struggles that you can relate to.

[@brockolea]

So sad for Taylor 🙏🏻

[@theeagleeye1077]

Rip

[@Yo_Vincenzo]

Every one here for Frusciante

[@AlexGL07]

No im here for the whole band

[@thebomontellano4996]

👍🏼✌🏼

[@catherinemaurer7783]

Yep

[@Dovahkiids]

As soon as John came in with the “Under the bridge downtown” Tears all over my eyes, so emotional

[@AlexHamelMusic]

Beautiful. The song that made me fall even deeper in love with the guitar.

[@raulcalvo4762]

Knom

[@raulcalvo4762]

No no lo

[@raulcalvo4762]

K. Nnn n lloo mm n nk knlo

[@lanabarley4156]

These guys make me so proud to be a kid from L.A. during the 80's! This city, Los Angeles, as much as I can hate it sometimes... it's in my Heart & Soul, brothers. Keep Rockin'! ~:D

[@strangemachines_]

As a long time fan, this makes me endlessly happy.

[@glitchyhitchy1811]

21 years ago this legendary song was released... these guys are in there 60's and still produce this masterpiece !

[@brognarly3827]

This song came out in 1991

[@Alicia-rv8sk]

@@brognarly3827 shhhhh don't spoil it for them

[@Tungstencube66]

In their 50's

[@YouCantHoldOnTooLong]

WRONG! It was 31 years ago. ~Dutch

[@sebastianwhalin743]

31 years ago it was released and they are not in their 60s. Bro do you even time?

[@luisoscargonzalez3057]

everyone talks about John, but nobody sees this unique 4 string genius.

[@SauceySauce81]

Hes considered one of the greatest bassists of all time....what are you talking about

[@_King_Ray_02]

Flea is one of the best not John

[@SlipknotMachinehead]

@@_King_Ray_02 both of them are

[@soundzrinmygarden3833]

I see him, and his bass reckons he is the best dance partner on the planet

[@spill1t]

@meu8 and well-deserved too. I felt the song the moment he really came in. Flea and Anthony are RHCP - that band cannot be the same without either of them. No disrespect to the other band members though!

[@banfasso3109]

I love that John starts the song at a slower tempo and then when Chad joins he starts in at a faster BPM in classic drummer fashion and John just smirks. I love their band quirks so much

[@CodyJamez707]

Anthony slowed it down

[@tomryan5144]

I just love how even a pro band can mess up their tempo when they start in free time...even on a song they've played hundreds of times. It happens to everyone! At least they obviously aren't using a click.

[@chrisdurso3325]

Well it's chad he eats drums for breakfast

[@dominicmoisant8393]

@@chrisdurso3325 He missed that stick flip tho lol

[@elcal9600]

this song has saved my life numerous times...

[@thisisajang]

Damn, they aged like fine wine. Been their fan since the 90s, I practically grew up with them.

[@joelthompson4801]

This is one of those songs you can play over and over for years and always have that feeling of when you first heard it. Classic!

[@Incog2k6]

I simply love that jam at the end between John and Flea for two reasons: 1. They're finally playing together again and 2. Flea has studied music theory in the meantime and now sounds even better with John, who is a music theory geek himself. We got our boys back, and they've undergone an upgrade.

[@ashwinmenon7636]

No idea what you are saying. That "jam" is on the original record.

[@thefly1203]

Music theory is a myth

[@hallio111]

@@ashwinmenon7636 that's true, but his reasons might still be true.. it is not a jam and anymore than on the record, so in this case, they prob. just relistened their own material, playing it more to spec than ever lol... I do think so far that their new stuff has some kind of advanced melodic/harmonic features to it, but that doesn'T mean automatically that the songs are better in general... still pretty poppy too...

[@Drunk_Bishop]

I love that you noted Flea studying music theory. I remember reading the article about him going to Berklee

[@MrBarnerd]

These boys can play! I hope they can make it big someday. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jbm8444]

That is such a quality song.