"Aeroplane" is a song by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from their sixth studio album, One Hot Minute (1995). It was the third single released from the album and a music video accompanied its release. Although the song was left off the band's Greatest Hits album, the music video was included on the accompanying DVD. Critical reception Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "This delightful flight of fancy from the Chili Peppers shows why the act continues to succeed in spite of a frequently changing lineup and evolving musical tastes. An attractive pop tune pepped up with Flea's characteristic funk bass, "Aeroplane" may not be the Peppers' finest piece, but it is exceptionally radio friendly." Chart performance The single peaked at number eight on the Modern Rock Tracks chart where "My Friends" hit number one and "Warped" hit number seven. However, it outperformed "Warped"'s number 13 placing on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart (where "My Friends" was also a number one hit) by peaking at number 12. It was the only crossover hit from the album hitting number 30 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart where the other two singles failed to do. It was also the highest-charting single in the UK from the album, peaking at number 11. Live performances "Aeroplane" was the most performed song during the band's One Hot Minute tour. However, like all songs from the One Hot Minute album, with the exception of "Pea", it wasn't performed again following the departure of Dave Navarro until February 6, 2016, at Pier 70 in San Francisco, where the song was performed for the first time since 1997. The song was played regularly during The Getaway World Tour. Track listing CD single 1 "Aeroplane" (clean edit) "Backwoods" (live) (contains intro tease of "Come As You Are") "Transcending" (live) (contains intro tease of "Hey Joe") "Me and My Friends" (live) Note: Live tracks recorded in Rotterdam, Holland on October 16, 1995, by Veronica (Kink FM) Limited edition CD single 2 "Aeroplane" (album version) "Suck My Kiss" (live) "Suffragette City" (David Bowie) (live) Note: Live tracks were recorded in Rotterdam, Holland on October 16, 1995, by Veronica (Kink FM) Personnel Red Hot Chili Peppers Anthony Kiedis – lead vocals Dave Navarro – guitar Flea – bass, backing vocals Chad Smith – drums The "Aeroplane" Kids Clara Balzary – backing vocals Bailey Reise – backing vocals Askia Ndegéocello – backing