Johnny, Kick A Hole In The Sky

Album: Mother's Milk (1989)
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Songfacts®:

  • This is a song about the oppression of the Native American people. Lead singer Anthony Kiedis is part Native American, and his heritage is sometimes the subject of his lyrics. >>>
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    Ethan - Mt. Pleasant, SC

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  • Eloquentracer92 from Why Do I Have To Put A Location?It’s odd how this song appears on the first greatest hits album (it’s called What Hits?!, the second greatest hits album is way more well known and is simply called Greatest Hits) yet it’s never been performed live. This is one of my top 3 RHCP songs and my favorite from Mother’s Milk.
  • Alec from Yorktown Heights, NyEven though this is a bit of a fan favorite and the subject matter of the lyrics is something the band would be passionate about, the song has never once been played live for unknown reasons, not even on the tour to support the album of its origin. Though it is sometimes teased or used as an intro to other songs.
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