Road Trippin'

"Road Trippin'"
Song

"Road Trippin'" is a song by the American alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from their 1999 album, Californication. The single was released only in Europe. A music video was also made but never released in the United States until the band released their Greatest Hits album in 2003. Two versions of the single were released in the UK, but only the first was available elsewhere. A third, compilation version was released in Australia. The song is amongst the least known singles the band has released, and was possibly released due to being a fan favourite from the album. As a result it did not garner much recognition or airplay outside the band's fanbase.

The song tells of a road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway in which lead singer Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante and bassist Flea surfed at Big Sur following Frusciante's return to the band.

The song is entirely acoustic, and is one of few Peppers' album tracks (Along with "Lovin And Touchin", "Thirty Dirty Birds", "Pea" and "If") not to feature drums. As such, Chad Smith only appears briefly at the end of the video, arriving in a boat.

Track listing

Road Trippin' Single CD1

1. "Road Trippin'" (Album Version) – 3:26
2. "Californication" (Live) – 6:03
3. "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" (Live) – 4:21
4. "Road Trippin'" (Enhanced Video)

Road Trippin' Single CD2

1. "Road Trippin'" (Album Version) – 3:26
2. "Under the Bridge" (Live) – 4:28
3. "If You Have to Ask" (Live) – 5:21

Road Trippin' Single CD3

1. "Road Trippin' (Album Version)"
2. "Californication" (Live) – 6:03
3. "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" (Live) – 4:21
4. "Under the Bridge" (Live) – 4:28