The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie

Red Hot Chili Peppers

About The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie

"The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" is a song from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' tenth album I'm with You and was the first single released from the album. It is their first single released since "Hump de Bump" in 2007 and the first single released with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. The song was released to radio on July 15, 2011, three days earlier than expected, due to an accidental release. The digital download was made available on July 18 while the CD single was released four days later. The single became the band's record-holding 12th number-one single on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart where it spent four straight weeks atop the chart. 


Year:
2011
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Lipstick junkie
Debunked the all in one
She came back wearing a smile

Looking like someone drugged me
That wanted to unplug me
No one here is on trial
It's just a turnaround
And we go, oh
Well then we go uh huh huh oh

Tick-tock I want to rock you
Like the 80s
Cock blocking isn't allowed

Tugboat Sheila is into memorabilia
Who said three is a crowd
We better get it on the go

Hey now
We've got to make it rain somehow
She told me to
And showed me what to do
How Maggie makes it in her cloud

I said hey now
We've got to make it rain somehow
She told me to
And showed me what to do
She knows how to make it loud

Rain dance Maggie
Advances to the final
Who knew that she had the goods

Little did I know
Her body was one
Delicious vinyl
To your neck of the woods
I want to lick a little bit

Hey now
We've got to make it rain somehow
She told me to
And showed me what to do
How Maggie makes it in her cloud

We've got the wrong girl
But not for long girl
It's in the song girl
'Cause I'll be gone girl

Hey now
We've got to make it rain somehow
She told me to
And showed me what to do
How Maggie makes it in her cloud

I said hey now
I want to rock this rowdy crowd
She told me to
And showed me what to do
She knows how to make it loud

But not for long girl
It's in the song girl
'Cause I'll be gone bye bye bye yeah
Bye bye bye girl

Bye bye girl
Bye bye girl
Bye bye

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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: Michael Balzary, Anthony Kiedis, Josh Adam Klinghoffer, Chad Smith

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Song Details
"The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" is a song by the American rock band, Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Album Release
It is the first single from the band's tenth studio album, "I'm with You", released in the year 2011.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Rock Songs chart and Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
The music video was shoot on the rooftop of a building in Venice, California, echoing The Beatles' final live performance on the rooftop of Apple Records in London.
Song Composition
The song is known for its funky bassline and catchy chorus, with Anthony Kiedis' vocals and Flea's distinctive bass playing being the standout elements.
Song Inspiration
Some fans speculate that 'Maggie' is a metaphor for addiction, given Anthony Kiedis' previous struggles with drug abuse, while others believe it's about a specific woman in his life.
Replace Original Song
The song was not originally slated to be the album's lead single. Another song, “Monarchy of Roses", was initially chosen.
Live Performances
The band has performed "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" at various music festivals and events around the world.
Contributions
This is the first single to feature new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced John Frusciante in 2009.
Notable Recognitions
The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2012.
Songwriting Process
This song was one of the very last ones written for "I'm With You". It was very spur-of-the-moment and spontaneous, which is unusual for the band.
Popularity
As of 2021, the song has over 130 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the most popular songs by the band on the platform.

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