Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mommy, Where's Daddy? Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was the song 'Mommy, Where's Daddy?' released?

   'Mommy, Where's Daddy?' was released on August 10, 1984, as part of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' debut studio album.

2. Who were the members of Red Hot Chili Peppers during the recording of 'Mommy, Where's Daddy?'

   The members during the recording were Anthony Kiedis on vocals, Flea on bass, Jack Sherman on guitar, and Cliff Martinez on drums.

3. Who are the credited songwriters for 'Mommy, Where's Daddy?'

   The songwriters credited for 'Mommy, Where's Daddy?' are Anthony Kiedis, Cliff Martinez, Jack Sherman, and Michael Peter Balzary (Flea).

4. Was 'Mommy, Where's Daddy?' performed live frequently?

   As of 2023, 'Mommy, Where's Daddy?' was last performed live in 2017. It is one of the few songs from the debut album still occasionally performed.

5. Who provided backing vocals for 'Mommy, Where's Daddy?'

   Gwen Dickey, better known as Rose Norwalt from the 1970s group Rose Royce, provided backing vocals for the song. During live performances, Flea performed her lines.

6. What was the band’s relationship with the album’s producer, Andy Gill?

   The band often clashed with producer Andy Gill over the album's musical direction. Anthony Kiedis and Flea were particularly disappointed with the lack of raw energy in the final product.