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Who sang Californication?

Release date: 8/6/1999

Duration: 05:30

Red Hot Chili Peppers released the song Californication. Date of release: 8/6/1999.

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The title is about a Californication dream, which refers to a culture of luxury and freedom. The lyrics describe people's aspiration for wealth and fame, and even destruction for creation. The lyrics also show that California is the ultimate dream for anyone seeking a life full of fun and luxury.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Californication’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Short Biography

- The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983.
- Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk, punk rock, hard rock, hip hop and psychedelic rock.
- They have sold over 120 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time.
- They hold the records for the most number one singles (14), the most weeks at number one (85) and the most songs in the top ten (25) on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
- They have won six Grammy Awards, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.

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- "Californication" is a song by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from their seventh album, Californication (1999).
- Released as a single in June 2000, it reached number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, and number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks. It was Californication's third number one single in Iceland.
- "Californication" has remained one of the band's most popular and most played songs on stage, appearing in almost every setlist since its live debut and making it the band's third most played song, with over 500 performances.

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