Dani California

Red Hot Chili Peppers

About Dani California

"Dani California" is a single from the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers' ninth studio album, Stadium Arcadium. The single was first made available at the iTunes Music Store and then was officially released on May 2, 2006. The international radio premiere was April 3, 2006, when Don Jantzen, from the Houston radio station KTBZ-FM, played "Dani California" continuously for his entire three-hour program. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 24 and peaked at number six, becoming the band's third single (after "Under the Bridge" and "Scar Tissue") to enter the top-ten. In addition, "Dani California" became the second song in history (after R. E. M.'s 1994 hit "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?") to debut at number one on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, where it spent fourteen straight weeks topping the chart. The single also charted at number one on the Mainstream Rock charts, where it spent twelve straight weeks on top. The song won two Grammy Awards, one for Best Rock Song and the other for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. It also marked the band's joint-biggest UK hit to date along with "By the Way", peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart, being kept off number one by Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy". 


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Getting born in the state of Mississippi
Papa was a copper, and her mama was a hippy
In Alabama she would swing a hammer
Price you got to pay when you break the panorama
She never knew that there was anything more than poor
What in the world does your company take me for?
Black bandanna, sweet Louisiana
Robbing on a bank in the state of Indiana
She's a runner
Rebel, and a stunner
On her merry way saying baby, watcha gonna?
Looking down the barrel of a hot metal forty-five
Just another way to survive

California, rest in peace
Simultaneous release
California, show your teeth
She's my priestess
I'm your priest
Yeah, yeah, yeah

She's a lover, baby, and a fighter
Should've seen it coming when I got a little brighter
With a name like Dani California
Day was gonna come when I was gonna mourn ya
A little loaded, she was stealing another breath
I love my baby to death

California, rest in peace
Simultaneous release
California, show your teeth
She's my priestess
I'm your priest
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Who knew the other side of you?
Who knew that others died to prove?
Too true to say goodbye to you
Too true to say, say, say

Pushed the fader, gifted animator
One for the now, and eleven for the later
Never made it up to Minnesota
North Dakota man
Wasn't gunnin' for the quota
Down in the Badlands she was saving the best for last
It only hurts when I laugh
Gone too fast

California, rest in peace
Simultaneous release
California, show your teeth
She's my priestess
I'm your priest
Yeah, yeah, yeah

California, rest in peace
Simultaneous release
California, show your teeth
She's my priestess
I'm your priest
Yeah, yeah, yeah

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Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk rock and psychedelic rock. Live, they incorporate many aspects of jam rock due to the improvised nature of much of their performances. Currently, the band consists of founding members Anthony Kiedis (vocals) and Michael "Flea" Balzary (bass), longtime drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who joined in late 2009, following the departure of John Frusciante. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have won seven Grammy Awards and sold over 80 million albums worldwide. In 2012 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, John Frusciante, Michael Balzary

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Band History
"Dani California" is a song by the American rock band, Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band, formed in 1983, is famous for their funk rock style music, which often includes elements of alternative rock, pop, and psychedelic rock.
Album Information
The song is from their ninth studio album, "Stadium Arcadium". The album was released on May 9, 2006, and is a double album that includes 28 tracks.
Song Ranking
"Dani California" rapidly became a commercial success for the band. It achieved number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it remained for 14 weeks.
Song Theme
The song narrates the life story of a girl named Dani California, who was born in the deep South but manages to make her way to California, experiences a troubled life, and ultimately dies young.
Lyric Inspiration
Lead singer and primary lyricist, Anthony Kiedis, has mentioned that “Dani” is a representation of every woman he’s encountered in his life. The character also appears in other Red Hot Chili Peppers songs like "By the Way" and "Scar Tissue."
Music Video
The music video for "Dani California", directed by Tony Kaye, is popular for showing the band performing in a number of different style costumes, tributing various important periods of rock and roll history.
Award
The music video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 2006.
Copyright Controversy
The song sparked a minor controversy when it was suggested that the Red Hot Chili Peppers had plagiarised Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1993 song "Mary Jane’s Last Dance". However, Petty himself dismissed the allegations, stating that he seriously doubted that there was any negative intent involved.
Record
The song holds the record for the fastest accumulation of number 1 singles in Modern Rock chart history, and is the band's third number one hit.
Song Genre
"Dani California" is characterized by its fusion of funk, pop and rock elements. The song combines a catchy, pop-oriented chorus with more traditional rock elements in its verses.

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