: Lead singer Anthony Kiedis reportedly gave the directors full creative freedom on one condition: they had to "make us look like the Gods of Funk".
: The video features the band performing in front of a blue screen, which was filled with abstract animated images and gritty war footage, creating a vibrant, psychedelic backdrop. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground (Official Music Video)
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1989 music video for —a high-voltage cover of Stevie Wonder’s 1973 classic—served as a pivotal commercial breakthrough that transitioned the band from underground funk-rockers to MTV mainstays. Released as the lead single from their fourth album, Mother's Milk , the video captures the raw energy of a band undergoing a major transformation following the tragic loss of founding guitarist Hillel Slovak. Creative Direction and Visual Style : Lead singer Anthony Kiedis reportedly gave the
: This was the first music video to feature guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith . Frusciante's melodic sensibilities and Flea’s "thunderous" slap bass—which famously replaced the keyboard line of the original—became the foundation of their signature sound. Released as the lead single from their fourth