Eddie (song) explained

Eddie
Artist:	Red Hot Chili Peppers
Album:	Return of the Dream Canteen
Type:	promo
Released:	September 23, 2022
Recorded:	2021
Studio:	Shangri-La (Malibu, California)
Genre:	Alternative rock
Length:	5:42
Label:	Warner
Producer:	Rick Rubin

"Eddie" is a song by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from the band's thirteenth studio album Return of the Dream Canteen. The song was released as a promotional single on September 23, 2022. No music video was created for the song, but it did receive moderate airplay.

Background

"Eddie" was written as a tribute to guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died in 2020. It was first conceived by Flea the day after his death, after which the rest of the band contributed to the track.^[1]

Live performances

"Eddie" was performed for the first time on October 9, 2022, at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. It was the first song from Return of the Dream Canteen to be performed live .

Personnel

Red Hot Chili Peppers

• Anthony Kiedis – lead vocals
• Flea – bass
• John Frusciante – guitar, harmony vocals
• Chad Smith – drums

Additional personnel

• Rick Rubin – production
• Ryan Hewitt – engineering

Charts

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Peak position
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)^[2]	9
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[3]	18

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hear Red Hot Chili Peppers pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen in emotional new single, Eddie. Matt. Owen. September 23, 2022. Guitar World.
2. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of October 17, 2022. Billboard Japan. ja. October 12, 2022.
3. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 3, 2022. October 1, 2022.