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In what is likely one of James Cordon’s most raucous instalments of ‘Carpool Karaoke’, he takes the boys from the Red Hot Chili Peppers for a drive around LA, singing some of their biggest hits while the boys point out some pivotal landmarks from their misspent youth.
With Anthony Kedis riding shotgun and Flea in the back, sandwiched between Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer, they start the start the ride with some classic married couple bickering before James hits the stereo and we’re treated to an all-in-sing-along to the Chilli’s, “Can’t Stop”.
It’s a somewhat revealing road trip that inspires some cute reminiscing between Anthony and Flea who went to school together, notably an impromptu rendition of “Heemi Lheemy”, the very first song they wrote on a camping trip when they were 15. Flea prefaces the story by saying they were smoking copious amounts of marijuana at the time, which makes a lot of sense because the song appears to be entirely in its own language.
James grills Anthony on what exactly it is that he’s got to put in ya during “Give It Away” now, but Anthony gives nothing away, offering only innocent euphemisms in reply, while Flea bounces along head-banging and air-bass’ing in the back seat like a hyperactive kid.
A conversation about schoolyard roughhousing prompts a real-life, road-side wrestling match between James and Anthony, and a little more feather fluffing between the fellows sees them riding shirtless in no time. They end the trip on a high note, busting out in a rambunctious version of “By The Way”, with enough chair dancing from all on board to flip James’ Range Rover.
Tracks sung on the road include, “Can’t Stop”, “Give It Away Now”,”Californication”, “Dark Necessities”, “Zephyr” and “By The Way”.
Don’t miss your chance to catch the Red Hot Chilli Peppers on their upcoming Aussie tour! Tour dates and ticket links below.
FEB 17
Derwent Entertainment Centre - Glenorchy
FEB 19
Qudos Bank Arena - Sydney Olympic Park
FEB 20
Qudos Bank Arena - Sydney Olympic Park
Red Hot Chili Peppers
FEB 23
Hope Estate - Pokolbin
FEB 25
Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Boondall
FEB 26
Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Boondall
FEB 28
Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne
MAR 02
Mt Duneed Estate - Waurn Ponds
‘A Day On The Green’ (Concert & Dining)
MAR 03
Adelaide Street Circuit - Superloop Adelaide 500
MAR 05
HBF Park formerly known as nib Stadium - Perth
Brush up on all the Chilli's hits before the tour with our I Like: The Red Hot Chilli Peppers playlist!
