"Doing that solo was a mind fuck, I'll tell you that. And it was the last solo I did out of all the 48 songs we recorded. I saved it for last, because the idea of having a song about Eddie Van Halen, you're basically saying to people, "Think about Eddie Van Halen." And then when it comes to this long guitar solo at the end, you're going "Now watch this!" And I did not like that idea. I was even thinking of cutting the solo entirely, because I did not know how to go about it. I was trying for a while, and I wasn't happy with anything I was doing. I was either going too far in the Eddie Van Halen direction, to where it was too busy and there was too much two-handed tapping and it didn't sound like me, or I was just doing it and it only sounded like me... in a song about Eddie Van Halen. I just turned off my mind and stopped thinking about it. I stopped being self-conscious about the idea that the song was about Eddie Van Halen and just did what was natural. We were recording, and I took maybe a 15-minute break. And when I came back in, I just did the whole thing in one take. Whatever Eddie Van Halen is in there, it's just there because of my love for his playing since I was eight years old." John Frusciante - Guitar Player Holiday 2022 Issue

This could easily be disguised as a song from Stadium Arcadium. These guys age perfectly while still keeping their old essence from previous albums.

this is the best song they've made in years. absolutely stunning

This is actually one of the best songs they’ve ever made.

That guitar solo is the perfect example of why everyone missed John. So much emotion in his playing.

The live performances of this song are going to be face melting

nothing here just the best one of the last 15 years. I just can't express how I love Frusciante, it's something out of this world

got by the way vibes from the intro. can’t believe these guys can still create music like this. their music is so timeless

John and Flea together are like magic.

My dead son Austin was a huge RHCP fan because of me and I am regretful that Austin couldn't get to hear this song in tribute to Eddie and this new RHCP album. He missed it by 2 months damnit. Lovely tribute and I hope Austin can hear it from up there....We had plans to go see them on this new tour and life had different plans. RIP Austin and Eddie.

Welcome back Fusciante, you've been missed a lot and this song is the proof of that. Rest in peace Eddie Van Halen.

watching John play this solo live was one of the most amazing moments of my life. I just couldn't believe what I was presenting. I'll never forget that

Such a lovely tribute to the man himself. R.I.P Eddie Van Halen.

I swear I don’t know what I love more, John’s therapeutic guitar playing or how beautifully his back up vocals compliment Anthony’s voice. His return to the Pepper’s has been such a gift!

Man flea slapping the bass while John gets down on the guitar with chad on the drums and Anthony on vocals this song slams hard

Lyrics I sail in the sunset's trail I'm a bit of a king Granny would take a trip I've been bending the strings Got hammers in both my hands Such a delicate touch They say I'm from Amsterdam Does that make me Dutch Please don't remember me For what I did last night, oh Please don't remember me Love them children Please don't remember me It's only 1980, it's only 1983 Smoking the reefer Feeling my own light My brother's a keeper I married a TV wife The devil's Camaro Parked in the high school lot A little sombrero 'Cause teacher was way too hot Please don't remember me For what I did last night, oh Please don't remember me Listen to Lord now Please don't remember me It's only 1980, it's only 1983 Tell my love but leave me never Can't complain about the weather Snowing at the rainbow, have a ball Cut my teeth down at the whiskey GTOs tried to kiss me One more song, they have seen it all Please don't remember me For what I did last night, oh Please don't remember me What'd I say, oh Please don't remember me It's only 1980, it's only 1983 Please don't remember me For what I did with David You know I'm talkin' David Lee Am I ready? Please don't remember me For what I did last night, oh I guess I played a Flying V

Man, Frusciante finds some crazy fantastic unique tones for the guitar, he's a master on that. And this song is amazing, I love it. The whole band is unbelievable. Thank you guys, because of you a kid at 9 years old decided to learn how to play guitar and is still playing now with 33.

GODDAMMIT HOW CAN THESE GUYS KEEP ON MAKING SONGS LIKE THIS????? I MEAN, PLEASE, NEVER STOP CREATING THIS MAGIK!!!!!!

They captured the essence of their live performance amazingly with this recording

Flee and the crew never changed their originality from the beginning. They raised me and they're still here to lead me from a grasshopper to a bullfrog. Some things never change and don't half to. Now that's gangster 😎! Love these guys from the first time I heard em.

I feel like they captured what it's like to see them live, this sounds like one of their live improvised jams. What a great band.

LYRICS: I sail in the sunset strip I'm a bit of a king Granny would take a trip I've been bending the strings Got hammers in both my hands Such a delicate touch They say I'm from Amsterdam Does that make me Dutch Please don't remember me For what I did last night, oh Please don't remember me Lord and the children Please don't remember me It's only 1980, it's only 1983 Smoking the reefer Feeling my own light My brother's a keeper I married a TV wife The devil's Camaro Parked in the high school lot A little sombrero 'Cause teacher was way too hot Please don't remember me For what I did last night, oh Please don't remember me Listen to Lord now Please don't remember me It's only 1980, it's only 1983 Tell my love but leave me never Can't complain about the weather Snowing at the rainbow, have a ball Cut my teeth down at the whiskey GTOs tried to kiss me One more song, they have seen it all Please don't remember me For what I did last night, oh Please don't remember me What'd I say, oh Please don't remember me It's only 1980, it's only 1983 Please don't remember me For what I did with David You know I'm talkin' David Lee Am I ready Please don't remember me For what I did last night, oh I guess I played a Flying V

I can’t stop playing this song. It gives touches my soul. I grew up with Van Halen. I was 13 when 1984 was released. Still one of my all time favorite albums. I was devastated when Eddie died. A legend gone way too soon. Thank you RHCP for making this beautiful tribute to EVH.

THIS IS A TRUE MASTERPIECE

In a world where everything gets worse and worse every day these guys got together again and gifted us with 2 albums in a year filled with gems like this. I'm not sure if they know how much this means to us. I'm literally in tears when I think about it or listen to these new songs. Thank you chili peppers! ❤️

The Fact That No-one is Talking about Fleas Bass is Exactly what Makes Him So Amazing, He's the Rug That Brings The Room Together, I Wish i Could Snowboard That Bass Line!!!!

The solo is the whole reason I keep playing guitar to this day.

If anyone want's to hear the best live performance of this song check out RHCP Eddie live at Rio de Janeiro 2023. this is the very best guitar solo for Eddie i've heard. let me know if i'm wrong.

Oh my god. I wasn't ready for that. This might one of the best songs I've heard by the chili peppers. It is even more incredible that this band can still do that for me in the year 2022. We are truly blessed with greatness right now

Put some good headphones on and just close your eyes and listen with your soul. This is a masterpiece. 🤙🏽

What I love about the peppers is the fact that all the songs feels familiar every time you listen to it. Even it's a new song you know deep within who created this magical music.

This is the essence of RHCP 00:00 By the way 00:04 Californication 00:30 Snow 02:34 Zephyr 04:06 Chorzów final jam 04:30 Slane Castle parallel universe outro

We’re so lucky to be able to hear 2 new albums of RHCP IN ONE YEAR!!!!!

Perfect tribute. Eddie was the type of guitarist who felt the significance of the overall sound itself and feeling of the music. Every note of his playing was special and played with purpose. What I love about John Frusciante's playing, is that every note that he plays sounds like it's carrying the weight of the world. 🤟

instantly in my top 3 favourie rhcp of all time after 35 years of playing together....

It makes so sad.. my dad was the biggest RHCP fan and died in march of 22’ and he didn’t get to witness maybe the best song they created

John's solo is such a beautiful send up to the legend without stepping on his toes. This whole song is just such a wonderful tribute to one of the absolute best to have ever done it ❤️ 👏 🙌

I haven’t heard John tear it up like this since Turn It Again. Tremendous

There is so much similarity between this solo and the 'throw away your television' solo he played live at slane castle in 2003. Man I'm glad John is back..

This song jus grew on me. Every element in this song is so in harmony and make me feel like I am over the clouds and that guitar solo takes me even higher.

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This song will go as one of the best songs this band ever made. It's a like a live song recorded. The lyrics, the drumming, Flea's being an absolute monster on that bass line (his line during the guitar solo is insane), John playing Van Halen alike adding his own style to It. Like, can we really ask for more? RIP Eddie Van Halen, the ultimate Guitar Hero to my eyes.

The best song the chilis have done in a long time imho. It has everything, a catchy hook, harmonious guitars and that bass line, um! John's beautiful backing vocals and unbelievable guitar solo holding it altogether with chads "otherside" like drums - very Californicationesque - excellent!

That broken guitar sound in the last solo is how everyone felt when when the notice of eddie died came out, that feeling that only John was able to transpose to the guitar.

A band of the ages, music for everyone of every generation. How they don't win every musical award possible is beyond me.

Absolutely incredible. Johns solo moved me to tears. So glad he’s back 🙌

that guitar man is fucking crazy, this band is crazy!

Flea's bass is fucking flying in this song👏👏👏

They somehow captured the essence of their live performances in that solo. Wow Edit: the part at 5:07 sounds like a throw away your television live outro, this is fucking amazing

Thanks for the tribute. It hit a lot of us pretty hard. Long Live Edward Van Halen !! 🎸

2003 = Don't forget me 2022 = Please don't remember me

I love playing this on air guitar.

I like how John was in Eddie's zone. Tapping,dive bombs,squeals etc. Done tastefully in honor of the master.

John absolutely gave me LIFE with his solo. He made his guitar scream and cry. My soul.

I love John’s solos where the guitar(s) sound like beseeched, screaming cries of a mother’s fears for her family and child(ren). Pure emotion. Solace and shots of uncertainty drilling the cerebrum.

this really is one of the best songs they have ever done.

Reading their tweets about this song gave it such a powerful dimension. Especially ‘Please don’t remember me for what I did last night’. Rest In Peace Eddie

As a Dutch man I'm very proud my favorite band made a tribute song to Eddie van Halen. It is gorgeous, boys. So much emotion, so much John....ahhhh you guys never let me down. I'm looking forward to the new album

The bass line is so beautifull

I have been listening to this song at least 2 times every day for the past week and I can't get enough of it. It is so catchy, yet it has that nostalgic feeling to it, as if it were an old RHCP song. I simply love this song

We may be in front of an new classic right here

This might just be one of my all time favourite RHCP songs. Absolutely breathtaking from start to finish.

RHCP long live for all eternity ...

Literally the best song they've released this year. Just killer.

John doesn’t play as technical as he can, he plays what sounds and feels good.

that solo is fucking godly omg

It's about time somebody paid tribute to Eddie 2 years later.

I always like how John serves the song and doesn't over play or show off like most elite guitarists do. Even when he's shredding it still fits the song. Even though it's ridiculously fast he's still holding back rom what he's capable of doing

Absolutely incredible, this could be one of their best albums ever if the rest of the songs are anywhere near this good

There are two favorite songs in this album, one of which is this song and The Drummer

I totally love it !!!!

Nice tribute to an absolute legend. John's guitar is channeling Eddie's fire and magic. It's done so eloquently and in his own style (just as Eddie had his own unique style). This is so beautiful. Thank you RHCP. Nothing but respect for you guys.

Thank you Flea for bringing John back.

Best RHCP song in the last 20 years

John is a heaping handful of talent. I’m honored to have been his fan since 1994. Watching him grow and overcome his past has been an honor. He saved my life when I was young and he is adding joy to my life everyday. Eddie would be proud of his sound in this tribute.

Amazing song. Eddie Van Halen was an incredible musician and person. RIP

This new Red Hot Chili Peppers era is way more emotional than ever. This really touches me. Thanks for this „comeback“!

Literally takes me back to Stadium Arcadium days. God i missed John

GOD please bless us with at least 5 more RHCP albums. These guys may be above 50 yo but their souls are truly childlike.

This is just some raw ass, borderless Pepper Magik. We are just living in a bonkers time, it’s amazing. They are truly returning to that dream canteen! Long Live Eddie

The power in this song is so uplifting and I just love this. Frusciante’s solo combined with Flea’s bass is such an amazing combo. Wow. Great singing, great instrumental ❤️ love u RHCP

i like the way john plays guitars

This Is now the longest Guitar solo in their history. Thank you, Fru.

This album is going to be full of bangers

I was ten years old when I first Heard Dani California, I didn't speak english but I fell in love with this group and this music, vous êtes indémodables, intemporels, le meilleur groupe de Rock, merci les Red Hot Chili Peppers, bisous from North Africa ❤️❤️❤️❤️

legit shed tears at that riff

This is the only RHCP song worth repeating from the 2 last albums

Rest in peace Van Halen ..You are always and will be missed forever

This song made me feel just like I did when I found out Eddie had passed. The solo was a genius-level tribute without slipping into mimicry. As an Eddie fanatic who graduated in '85, the line "It's only 1983" hit me like no other line A.K. ever wrote. Oof. Time to give "Women and Children First" another spin.

that guitar solo!!!! OMG!!!!! John and that guitar of his.....AMAZING!!!!

The melody of this song is soooo beautiful. John is really the master of creating beautiful and memorable melodies.

Lovely tribute. RIP Eddie

This band will cherish humanity with great musical experiences until the end of our existence. Love that song!

The guitar is crying so hard

Who knew one of their best songs ever would come out in 2022. Amazing , simply phenomenal…

What an absolute brain melter of a solo. Beautiful.

Truly an RHCP renaissance the last year or two. What a time to be a Chili Peopers fan. Love these guys so much

at about 4 and a half minutes John kicks it up to God level for the solo

This is.... wow... I just don't have the words. From the little kid who loved the Californication video to the man who is listening to this song in a pitch black room with headphones it has been an incredible spiritual musical journey with the almighty RHCP

wow, if this is any indication of what the rest of the album is going to be like… excellent, excellent…two major albums released within a single year… why they deserve all the accolades this year, and why they’ll always be my favorite band ❤