First Time Hearing Californication! Red Hot Chili Peppers

I told my friends/co-workers that "I Write Sins, Not Tragedies" by Panic At the Disco is one of the best white boy songs I've ever heard. Now they're sending me song suggestions and I'm doing live reactions here.

[@Chamomileable]

The "Everybody's been here" line refers to just how ever-present Hollywood is in everyone's life even if you're not from Cali. If you've turned on a TV, a radio, a computer, whatever. You've been blasted with Hollywood.

[@gnosis6073]

Yes the astro terfing of culture by Hollywood

[@HollywoodRobTV]

I don't really watch the music videos with these! I just add that there to give you guys something to look at. I like experiencing music for the first time with no visuals so that I'm not swayed. Also, the KZbin audio quality of music videos be trash on these old songs lol. Thanks for all the suggestion ya'll been giving!

[@SheynaVVV]

Good!!

[@mikegeorge4754]

That sounds like the perfect strategy. My only suggestion is to pull up the lyrics for any Rage Against the Machine songs you do. Yeah, all of em.

[@HistorysRaven]

I'd keep to this strategy as a lot of music videos will get copyright hits. That said, for bands like Linkin Park, System of a Down, Disturbed, and Rage Against the Machine, go watch the music video after reacting if you don't already. Some songs, like Flobots "Handlebars" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn24iWOvaaqjqqM) and anything by Sabaton, where the music video enhances the experience two, three, or even five times.

[@stormmontpelier8681]

I would suggest lyric videos for some song. Especially if you do Metallica - Master of Puppets

[@underAtack]

Their most recognizable song is "Under The Bridge", and absolutely worth a listen!

[@suddenlysarablog]

The full line is "Born and raised by those who praise control of population - Well, everybody's been there and I don't mean on vacation." Basically means we can all relate to our previous generation holding some fucked up views, and us trying to grow beyond that and live better lives than them.

[@Sindrijo]

Which is is what 'CRT' is really about, but some people just want to put their heads in the sand and pretend the past didn't exist, or if it did it wasn't that bad, and if it was that bad "they" deserved it... sound familiar?

[@muayboran6111]

I think we've regressed in some way

[@TyrannosavageRekt]

The writers of the show Californication, as well as its central characters *love* rock music, so the name for the show 100% comes from this song, and is also incredibly appropriate for its premise.

[@paul9569]

RHCP have a ton of great songs. "Give it Away", "Suck My Kiss", "Snow (Hey Oh)", "Under the Bridge", "Dani California", "Zephyr Song", "Areoplane", "Other Side", "Scar Tissue", "By the Way", "Can't Stop", "Soul to Squeeze", "Around the World", "Tell Me Baby", "Breaking the Girl"

[@SheynaVVV]

Under The Bridge!

[@BillPassmore]

entire blood sugar sex magik album.

[@TheFoolishnoob]

what you meant to say was, they don't have a bad song ;)

[@laurajaneluvsbeauty9596]

Roller coaster

[@trogdortheburninator3621]

@@SheynaVVV my be to old school for suggestions

[@kamcosmic]

this song got a special place in my heart cuz when i was 14 that guitar solo made me go "fuck it, how difficult can that be?" and learn guitar lol. 10 years later im still playing constantly and creating music 🥰

[@mr.hanger]

I picked up a strat knockoff for the same reason when I first heard Nirvana. I mean it's just chords and a simple solo, right? Keep rockin', friend!

[@ceriusblaq7018]

Super dope!

[@taylormartin107]

Same - same age and first solo I actually nailed. Keep grooving!

[@kamcosmic]

@@taylormartin107 thats a great coincidence! you keep on grooving too :)

[@kamcosmic]

@@mr.hanger hell yeah, we all learned smells like teen spirit when starting off lol. shoutout marty schwartz. and i still got a squier that i love to use. started off with an epiphone les paul though, they are awesome guitars.

[@eelnats17]

Absolutely love this series! If you haven't heard The Pretender by the Foo Fighters, I would definitely check that out. Can't wait for the Chop Suey reaction you were talking about in the last video.

[@ceriusblaq7018]

Yeah..Do that!

[@DrZentech]

Yes, get some Food Fighters into your ear holes! There is loads to choose from, Pretender is a great start point.

[@THE3FATGUYS]

He did not like Chop Suey 😅

[@stevenmonte7397]

Another avenue that will surprise you lyrically is Black Sabbath War Pigs and Ozzy Osbourne Crazy Train. Deep lyrics that you wouldn't expect from a headbanger.

[@MarkReed-smokindeist]

A lot of those early groups had a heavy blues influence--Sabbath is one and Led Zeppelin is another example.

[@worldofsimulacra]

"everybody's been there and I don't mean on vacation", compare to "you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave" from the Eagles' 'Hotel California' - this state really is another dimension man, I moved out here from Indiana and I'm still tripping on how different things are. The lyric about the sun having its final resting place here also alludes to the mystery of it - come up here to the Emerald Triangle and smoke enough Humboldt weed and it'll all click into place 😂

[@R0WVAN04]

Cant tell if u like it or not lmao

[@gileee]

That's what I always thought this line meant, although not so much California as the idea of it that Hollywood sells, i.e. "Cali-fornication". In Hotel California, even tho they never really answered it, it felt more like a metaphor for addiction. "You can checkout any time you like, but you can never leave" feels like "once an addict, always an addict".

[@samiam7093]

I recommend listening to Dont fear the reaper by the blue oyster cult it’s transcending so good 💕

[@koldphusion21]

First! Loving your raw reactions! Very visceral! And I like that you aren’t pulling your punches in your opinions. Trash is trash, fire is fire!

[@Knick_Fury]

The Chili Peppers got down with George Clinton and the Parliament/Funkadelic crew early on in their careers. These cats are legends. Check GIVE IT AWAY.

[@jvoodoochild2755]

George Clinton produced one of their records, but Rick Ruben has done a majority of them at this point. Just to name drop

[@hollywoodbb]

The guitarist is John Frusciante. He’s arguably one of the best guitarists of our time. He got crazy inspiration from Jimi Hendrix and is probably the closest guitarist to him in our era as far as style goes. He has a phenomenal solo in the song “Strip My Mind”

[@tylergreer2604]

goes fuckin hard on readymade as well, i always go back to that song for the frusciante stadium rock energy

[@saltysteve1004]

Loving how hard you're vibing with these songs and loving the raw takes. If you're accepting suggestions, a white people staple is Hotel California by The Eagles. Keep em coming, this kind of content goes hard.

[@Mike_H76]

Never heard of it... kidding, I'm old too.

[@42Mrgreenman]

OOO, great choice! A nice classic parallel to kind of go with the theme of this song...where do you go to engage in Californication?...The Hotel California...

[@17arando]

I have never been able to figure out why I hate that song so much, which bugs me probably even more than the song lol

[@Thenakedgigi]

Got to be careful with eagles stuff. Couple of KZbin reactors have been battling getting shut down. I don’t know how all that works, but apparently one member of the band is pressing hard on copyright and fair usage.

[@andya1752]

Pretty sure there's a Hotel Californication mashup out there somewhere...

[@tetsujin1979]

"Everybody's been there and I don't mean no vacation" refers to California's massive influence on media (tv, movies, etc) to the point where everybody feels like they've been to California, even if you've never visited the state.

[@Electrolith18]

It’s already been alluded to in these comments, but the line, “Well, everybody’s been here, and I don’t mean on vacation,” refers to the overall premise of the song. “Spies from China try to steal your mind’s elevation:” the epicenter of the world’s drama and paranoia. “And little girls from Sweden dream of silver-screen quotation:” the allure and romanticization of California and Hollywood. “The Sun may rise in the East, at least it’s settled in the right location:” A way of summarizing California as the far edge of the universe. It’s Californication.

[@hayleyroberts251]

It’s also referring to rehab. Everyone goes but it’s not for a vacation

[@PureChaos]

Honestly, RHCP has one of the most extensive catalogs of really good songs spanning 30+ years... Since you live in L.A., it's a bit cliché but you should give "Under the Bridge" a try if you have not already..

[@willtyler5118]

War Pigs by Black Sabbath is incredible if you want a nice intro to the British Metal scene, they're also pretty much credited with creating metal

[@iamlegend8120]

Yes!!

[@themetalhippieplays7993]

This is the first reaction channel I have discovered in it’s freshman state (with the rock stuff I mean) and I love it. If you want some more to react to that is not overly hard and metal you should check out some ”white boy” blues bands from the 70’s. A lot in common with the old school soul and Rn’B. If you want more Red Hot Chili Peppers I suggest you check out older stuff that is funky rap rock. Give It Away is one of their biggest hits and it’s an amaaazing song!

[@lyddiecatt]

I would love a bittersweet symphony reaction from you honestly

[@WhyWouldYouLikeThis]

It’s awesome that you’re exploring shit you haven’t really listened to before! Finding songs and artists like that and getting hooked is an awesome feeling. As far as suggestions go, Tommy the Cat by Primus. Definitely curious about how you’d feel about that one.

[@El-ingobernable]

Yes, they made "californication" •"Scar Tissues" •"Under the Bridge" •"Give It Away" You should react to Led Zeppeling •"Stairway To Heaven" •"Rock and Roll" •"Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" •"Since I've Been Loving You" •"I Can't Quit You Baby" Also Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Freebird" & "Simple Man" The Beatles - "Dont Let Me Down" Jimi Hendrix Pink Floyd Stevie Ray Vaughn Santana

[@anofsti]

The best thing about playing in a band is that you play live instruments with your friends. It's that we can create the song together but never alone that's a part of the magic. Especially playing in front of a crowd where everyone needs to be on point. When it comes together and the crowd is dancing there isn't a better feeling in the world

[@scraff97]

I love the genuine joy you get from the song.

[@louisatrey5725]

As much as you love the good live performance aspect, you've got to watch While My Guitar Gently Weeps with Prince on guitar. He goes so unbelievably crazy on stage with some absolute legends, you'll love it!

[@CrownRock1]

The Chili Peppers did a cover of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground, and you should absolutely check it out. The way Flea slaps the bass on that song is just out of this world.

[@impek667]

I don't know if you've heard it or not but I can tell you this, YOU WILL LOVE (DIRE STRAITS - SULTANS OF SWING) I swear if you haven't heard it yet you will really appreciate this suggestion.

[@circulati]

Omg, yes, whitest grooviest coolest guitar on earth 😊

[@humanversion3163]

Dude, your comment on what it sounds like to have multiple people playing instruments to make a cohesive sound is why I got so into funk music in my mid 20’s! Got like 12 people on stage contributing to the overall soundscape… amazing

[@lanceneuman9528]

You got the best fresh reactions going, honest and in your face.

[@makarr01]

awww baby flea in that video. I have gone to see them over a dozen times, they always throw the best concerts. The last time I saw them flea took stage with his daughter for a duet, her on sax and him on piano.

[@rowaineboyd1536]

The phrase 'being Californicated' has been around since the mid-70s or a bit earlier. RHCP did make Californicated/tion a more mainstream term, followed by the series. I remember wearing buttons on my denim jacket (in 1976) saying stuff like "Don't Californicate in public" - bought at Spenser's Gifts, so not a mom-n-pop outfit. All respect to RHCP for their excellent use of sarcasm and irony to deliver their messages to the masses (even if half or more don't understand what they're hearing).

[@melvinlai877]

“Well, everybody's been there and I don't mean on vacation.” As in we’ve all been to California via the consumption of media and Hollywood. The first view and defining idea of what “America” is to much of the world is through through movies.

[@emcduffie916]

This is CA music!! 😂 I love this song. Red Hot Chili Peppers have some serious bops!!! Give it Away & Under The Bridge should be added to your list too

[@mollyesther1]

This song was in the game Rock Band too. This is a fall-back karaoke song for me

[@simplystimpy7284]

It's so cool to see you just straight up vibe with the song for that first full verse and chorus. I can tell you actually dig the song.

[@puthenveetilnoel]

So many good songs by RHCP, but "Can't Stop" has some of the most hype energy.

[@albertomorales8392]

Im Eclectic when it comes to music, 55 yo NY Rican that grew up in NYC during the MTV generation. This is when Rap and Rock merged to give us many fusion sound we here today. And let's not forget phunk and electronica the was also part if my generation. Love the fact that decades later youngings like yourself are appreciating music as art.

[@Spark_Chaser]

Californication is a TV trope term more commonly known as "Hollywood Provincialism." It's the reason why a show based in one location will have things called by terms not commonly used in that area, but that are used in California. Like a show based in New Mexico calling the Motor Vehicle Department the DMV, when it's the MVD out there.

[@mollyesther1]

So many callbacks and references in this. “Dreamin’ Californication” refers to the Mamas and the Papas “California Dreamin” from the 60s.

[@stevenmonte7397]

RHCP are LEGENDS! Choose any song from their live concert at Slane Castle. Flawless from start to finish. Flea on the bass and John on the guitar are some of the best to ever play.

[@bat8675]

Rock and roll has diverse roots. Rock and roll evolved mainly from jump blues but also country, folk, doowop, gospel and classic, swing jazz. Naturally some artists would emphasize some of these kinds of music and de-emphasize others leading to a noticeable difference in the sound of their music. the genre encompasses a lot over the last 70 years of music! Thousands of sub genres of rock………

[@gustavoraffo489]

Good choices, I love that you really give your opinions, no sugarcoating. Keep it real, subscribed.

[@chillbill5773]

"Everybodys been here and I don't mean on vacation" means that hollywood exports culture to the entire world. It has deeper meaning, this entire sing is a criticism of that culture.

[@rytechplays1341]

You a beast RobTv, one or the best American fgc players of all time venturing into reaction vids now too.

[@glasgavlen]

2 albums you wanna BE SURE to listen to by them, Mother's Milk & Blood Sugar Sex Magik. The latter was on REPEAT infinity for... a long time, a long time. These guys have an entire catalog and it's ALL FIRE!!

[@supreme1572]

This song is about the positives and negatives of California culture. "Everybody's been there" means everyone's been influenced in some way by California culture with Hollywood for example.

[@mahavishnu73]

I have a feeling you'd really like some old stuff from before they mellowed out a lot. The song "Johnny Kick a Hole in the Sky" really slaps pretty hard. It's like funk/metal.

[@staratlas7778]

Still To this day, one of my Favorite Music Videos Ever! 😎🤘🏼

[@mrdylanja]

The collaboration aspect of live instrumentation elevates it beyond a single output.

[@GalacticFGC]

Hell you putting other people such as myself on to stuff we haven’t listened to yet 🙏🏾

[@mattdavid716]

You haven’t been here on vacation but you’ve visited this place in your mind, like you’ve imagined yourself a successful star on the movie screen it’s so natural so we’ve all done it

[@Blair19]

Peppers catalogue of Top-Notch Bangers is Vast: Otherside.. Scar Tissue.. Soul To Squeeze.. "Stadium Aracadium- whole album!!.. but have fun with this great band!!

[@LivingInTheKaliYogurt]

"Knock Me Down" is very old school Chili Peppers before they really blew up in the mainstream. Funky, catchy and rocking all at once. One of their best ever. Check it out.

[@mr.hanger]

You've probably heard it, but " locomotive breath" by Jethro Tull was a song WAY ahead of it's time.

[@RhetoricalMuse]

One of the few bands that still keeps knocking out amazing albums.

[@jacksmith-vs4ct]

Man like what you said back in the day people were so mad that Elvis was bringing black culture to the white youth and a White southerner at that. They didn't care he was stealing it for lack of a better word and they couldn't just call him out on that so they called it vulgar and too sexual lol I wish he had given more credit for it but hey it slowly brought people closer together at least.

[@retiresatisfied]

This song is how the term "Californication" was made famous and the show ran with it.

[@jamestaylor3805]

"Everyone's been here before, and I don't mean on vacation"... for decades the most filmed place in the world was southern California. It was were almost every film and commercial we have all watched comes from. We have all been there, either thru a Gushers fruit snacks commercial full of Rodeo Boulevard palm trees, or the latest star in the sidewalk being revealed on the nightly news... and we all wanted a piece of that for ourselves, selling out to the Californication of society.

[@riverroth3688]

So to explain a bit about the song, he means that California's influence on culture is almost all encompassing, that it influences everything. It's a helluva song. Lemme.make a recommendation because he mentions Cobain in this song, Nirvana, specifically Smells Like Teen Spirit. It's the true beginning of grunge, was the death of the 80's glam era. You've probably heard at least notes of it, but damn if.it isn't a song worth giving a listen to.

[@cacho707]

Try pixies! A weird band to be sure, lirics and soundwise, but so much influential and creative. "This monkey's gone to heaven" is a classic, but there are so much more, like "Caribou" or "Gigantic", or "Cactus". They are known for changing from slow and calm to hard and loud all the time.

[@sjeses]

This is what the internet should be: people sharing all the magic we can create and appreciating how incredibly diverse influences and ideas work together. What would you suggest a white guy to check out? I've been stuck in this bubble too long and don't know where to even begin looking (symphonic prog rock/metal is my jam, but blues gets me deep in my soul as well for example)

[@bat8675]

Based on your initial taste…… My recommendation would be REM… And also tool required listening!

[@doe13]

Under the bridge - one of the greatest pieces of music ever created

[@mldiluna969]

Love your reactions, got a couple of quick suggestions. "Zombie" by The Cranberries, and "Master of Puppets" by Metallica

[@damionshannon1067]

Blood Sugar Sex Magic is the Red Hot Chili Pepper's BEST album - spin the wheel and pick a song from that album and enjoy!

[@justischristiansen9760]

From what you said in this video, and how much you love the guitar in others... try "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" by Megadeth. It's long, but very worth it. Love your content, just subscribed.

[@theuberdork]

Flea is one of My personal all time favorite bassists, I think most would say that he's easily one of the greatest of all time-- certainly our time. RHCP has a lot of great bops I'm sure many have already recommended. so, hope you give more listens to some RHCP you haven't heard. *I think it's important to note that rap, rock, hip-hop, R&B; these genres all have the same roots. Tin-pan alley, the blues etc. was the start. and we all owe everything to those legends

[@stonerainproductions]

Californication was actually invented by a band called Mr Bungle, who Red Hot Chilli Peppers had a rival with. Mr Bungle was planning on naming their album Californication but it leaked and RHCP took it, leaving Mr Bungle to name their album California.

[@eljotade1187]

You Know ive watched lots of People react to rock music and they always like any song sometimes I think they are lying but you are the first one that is honest and respectfully said that didn't like the song I appreciate that, even though I think the song is great those were valid reasons not to like it.

[@spitfirevl2469]

You can't steal music. You can only be inspired by it and enjot it together.

[@bat8675]

You are correct about the origin of the music all rock ‘n’ roll, Punk ,hard rock and heavy metal can be traced back to blues…

[@atvena]

The blues

[@renokidRight]

Fun fact: the video playing in the background that mimics video game play actually predated the whole adventure game genre. The real game developer that created that video invented that scene. Crazy...

[@tomj120787]

I love how honest you are with these reactions! I love this song but I totally get how someone wouldn't like it and I really respect how you speak your mind instead of pandering

[@joannak6596]

A lot of their music is based drug experiences. Anthony Keidas is amazing! The whole band is, they are so unique.

[@banamarco]

JoAnn AKI am a huge fan and know everything about rhcp. It is absolutely not true that many songs are inspired by drug abuse. Only Under The Bridge talks about addiction and rebirth. However it would be Kiedis not Keidas 😊

[@CDelchuckL]

"Everybody's been there but I don't mean on vacation" - probably a reference to Hollywood and the global influence of American culture by means of the film industry. Under the "Californication" theme titling the song.

[@KeoTower]

Rock knowns no race, never has. But I love when black dudes discover rock. You're a rocker at heart but had never been introduced to it. This will be the best journey of your life my friend.

[@ervvmuller6020]

Sir, you have the talent to wear your raw emotions right on your face and it is so bright, and shining it down right is infectious. Very enjoyable.

[@grantnoremac8442]

John frusciante is a guitar god so thankful he is back. Great video

[@NuckleBebop]

I went to boarding school , as juniors we had bigger dorms and we would take turns playing music, so i basically listen to music from every genre now

[@ukeduke27]

I appreciate your appreciation man! Love watching your reactions to these songs. Get to relive my own firsts. Keep up the great work!

[@Bam_Boozler]

I would love to see what songs you eventually end up in your new Playlist for this genre you are opening up to. And what artists get invited to the cook out

[@CandyxKush]

When I was a kid, I used to imagine what the future video games would look like... And this came out, it was pretty good effects for the time.

[@monicabolden4055]

It's good to see a you try something different than what you're use to. It says volumes about your personality. Props to you!!!! Btw- Give their songs "Scar tissue" and "around the world" a listen.

[@billyblackman9996]

Awesome review! Forty Six & 2, by Tool. Talk about alter your view of what music and creativity is. Once you hear that, you may or may not be tempted to check out their whole discography (Stinkfist, Sober, Schism).

[@carlybfilmclub5851]

Yes absolutely. The creativity that Tool has is completely unmatched.

[@DaDamuse]

again appreciate your honesty while you watch this stuff. for me its like getting to listen to old songs for the first time again watching you man

[@iamlegend8120]

I remember the first time I heard this song, I was getting ready for school and the video came on MTV. I immediately stopped what I was doing.

[@itstsmith]

Easy Lover by Phil Collins, 80s classic.

[@brandon24816]

Music videos were a big part of the success of these songs. Being an MTV generation kid I relate to the videos more than just the song. Still see The Go-Go’s Vacation video when it hear it.

[@Heartheartrecords]

Also, if u ever gonna listen to just one Elvis Song, "If I can dream" is the one. U hear the pure soul of Elvis in this song imo.

[@RoxxyFly]

Honestly I love that you're starting where most of us started! Cant wait until you level up for lack of a better word lmao

[@artabraroble4250]

Audios from the new Tanxugueiras album "DILUVIO" released on 07/29/2022: Treboada: downpour. Prelude to the coming deluge. Half minute instrumental. On KZbin: Tanxugueiras Treboada. Arica: action of "aricar" (galician word) or superficial plowing to remove weeds and sow. It speaks of arrogance. On KZbin: Tanxugueiras Arica Sorora: defense of matriarchy. On KZbin:Tanxugueiras Sorora. This song is fully folkloric, with only voices and tambourines. Acougo: calm, tranquility after the deluge. Instrumental of 10 seconds. On KZbin: Tanxugueiras acougo

[@mysticguava2453]

Paint it black would be a good one to review

[@gemmamalo96]

When I was in kindergarten I told my mother that this was my favorite song; her reaction was basically, "that's great honey, but promise me you won't tell anyone at school, okay?"

[@NorthDaPro]

Live - Lightning Crashes. Please! Listen to it! I'm mixed. Black/White and grew up around white folks. Grew up with a wide range of music from Johnny Cash to Bobby Bland. You're gonna love Lightning Crashes by Live

[@stroketheboat]

Rob - you MUST do a reaction to Paranoid Android, Weird Fishes or any other song by Radiohead. They're a small band from here in the UK who've been putting stuff out since the 90's - you might have heard of them 😁😉

[@chriswilliams6212]

Bro I'm just binging all your rock reactions. Runs through like my Playlist.

[@alaksandutheexorkizein7634]

As a Swedish metalhead I totally agree. The white-americans stole basically everything from the african-americans and then took all the credit for it. But at least some of us Scandinavians know where the roots come from :)

[@artabraroble4250]

Tanxugueiras released their third album, “Diluvio” (Deluge) on july 29, 2022 and are presenting their "Midas" tour throughout Spain on these dates

[@42Mrgreenman]

7:15 LOL, to quote MJ from his Epic Rap Battle with Elvis, "He stole rock and roll, gave us rockabilly cheese!"

[@newbiesrock8206]

Personally, I think your comment about Elvis is unfair... Elvis took great care to show the origins of the his musical stylings, putting the spotlight on the Black artists who inspired him. He was an odd ball for a white folk who grew up in a neighborhood and was part of a black church. You could argue that he simply brought the genre to the "masses" and made it a style for all to enjoy - similarly to Rap, Jazz, Rag Time and Blues which all became "mainstream" at one point. In the words of BB King: “Elvis didn’t steal any music from anyone. He just had his own interpretation of the music he’d grown up on, same is true for everyone. I think Elvis had integrity.”